College Football Playoff 2025: Best Odds & Tips

The first round of the 2025 College Football Playoff is set, with a strong lineup of four games scheduled for Friday, December 19, and Saturday, December 20.

It all begins on Friday, December 19, when the Oklahoma Sooners host the Alabama Crimson Tide. This is a rematch of a November 15 game at Alabama, which the Sooners won 23-21 as 6.5-point dogs in college football betting.

The Saturday, December 20th, tripleheader begins at College Station with the Miami Hurricanes at the Texas A&M Aggies.

Next is the middle game of the Saturday schedule with the Ole Miss Rebels hosting the Tulane Green Wave. Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is long gone to the LSU Tigers, with defensive coordinator Pete Golding now running the show as the new HC.

Finally, the Oregon Ducks will host the James Madison Dukes as the nightcap. James Madison is the biggest underdog on the board in the first round.

Meanwhile, the Ohio State Buckeyes, Indiana Hoosiers, Georgia Bulldogs, and Texas Tech Red Raiders are on bye weeks.

2025 College Football Playoff Schedule and Preview

On Friday, December 19, 2025, the Oklahoma Sooners will host the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET, with television coverage on ABC.

On Saturday, December 20, 2025, the Texas A&M Aggies will host the Miami-FL Hurricanes at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Kickoff is at Noon ET, with television coverage on ABC.

On Saturday, December 20, 2025, the Ole Miss Rebels will host the Tulane Green Wave at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, MS. Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. ET, with television coverage on TNT.

On Saturday, December 20, 2025, the Oregon Ducks will host the James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, OR. Kickoff time is 7:30 p.m. ET with television coverage on TNT.

Public Betting Odds Factors

Tulane and James Madison are tough sells to the casual sector as G5 teams going up against the elite of the P4 on the road.
The P4 home favorites could be overpriced against Tulane and James Madison as oddsmakers are fully aware of public branding perception.
The two P4 matchups have much smaller odds, indicative of even competition and respected power brands.

2025 College Football Playoff Predictions

Handicapping Factors to Consider

Alabama gets a revenge shot at an Oklahoma team struggling on offense.
Texas A&M was exposed in its season-ending loss at Texas.
Miami has the elite talent to exploit Texas A&M.
Tulane was already routed 45-10 at Ole Miss earlier this season.
James Madison does not have enough to hang with the big number at Oregon against one of the most complete teams in the land.

2025 College Football Playoff Prime Best Bets: Alabama Crimson Tide, Miami-FL Hurricanes, Ole Miss Rebels, Oregon Ducks

2025 College Football Playoff Betting Tips

Alabama opened as a 1.5-point favorite and a -120 moneyline chalk
Oklahoma opened as a 1.5-point dog and a +100 moneyline dog.
The Sooners and Crimson Tide opened with a total of 40.5.
Texas A&M opened as a 3.5-point favorite and a -152 moneyline chalk.
Miami-FL opened as a 3.5-point dog and a +152 moneyline dog.
The Hurricanes and Aggies opened with a total of 51.5.
Ole Miss opened as a 16.5-point favorite and a -950 moneyline chalk.
Tulane opened as a 16.5-point dog and a +610 moneyline dog.
The Rebels and Green Wave opened with a total of 56.5.
Oregon opened as a 20.5-point favorite and a -2100 moneyline chalk.
James Madison opened as a 20.5-point dog and a +1000 moneyline dog.
The Dukes and Ducks opened with a total of 50.5.

Alabama Crimson Tide

Last game, the Alabama Crimson Tide lost 28-7 against the Georgia Bulldogs as 1-point dogs
The game went under the total of 48.5.
As a result, Alabama is 10-3 straight up, 7-4-2 against the spread, and 4-9 over/under the total.
Late on, Alabama has covered one out of its most recent four games.
Alabama went under the total in five of its last five matchups.

Oklahoma Sooners

Last game, the Oklahoma Sooners won 17-13 against the LSU Tigers as 12-point home favorites.
The game went under the total of 36.6.
As a result, Oklahoma is 10-2 straight up, 6-5-1 against the spread, and 2-10 over/under the total.
Late on, Oklahoma has covered three out of its most recent four games.
Oklahoma went under the total in three of its last three matchups.

Miami-FL Hurricanes

Last game, the Miami Hurricanes won 38-7 against the Pitt Panthers as 6.5-point road favorites.
The game went under the total of 49.
As a result, Miami is 10-2 straight up, 7-5 against the spread, and 5-7 over/under the total.
Late on, Miami has covered two out of its most recent three games.
Miami went under the total in two of its last three matchups.

Texas A&M Aggies

Last game, the Texas A&M Aggies lost 27-17 against the Texas Longhorns as 2.5-point road favorites.
The game went under the total of 54.5.
As a result, Texas A&M is 11-1 straight up, 5-7 against the spread, and 8-4 over/under the total.
Late on, Texas A&M has covered one out of its most recent four games.
Texas A&M went under the total in two of its last two matchups.

Tulane Green Wave

Last game, the Tulane Green Wave won 34-21 against the North Texas Mean Green as 1-point home dogs.
The game went under the total of 67.
As a result, Tulane is 11-2 straight up, 7-6 against the spread, and 4-9 over/under the total.
Late on, Tulane has covered two out of its most recent three games.
Tulane went under the total in four of its last four matchups.

Ole Miss Rebels

Last game, the Ole Miss Rebels won 38-19 against the Miss State Bulldogs as 7-point road favorites.
The game went under the total of 63.
As a result, Ole Miss is 11-1 straight up, 7-4-1 against the spread, and 6-6 over/under the total.
Late on, Ole Miss has covered three out of its most recent five games.
Ole Miss went under the total in three of its last four matchups.

James Madison Dukes

Last game, the James Madison Dukes won 31-14 against the Troy Trojans as 24.5-point home favorites.
The game went under the total of 47.
As a result, James Madison is 12-1 straight up, 8-5 against the college football odds and 6-7 over/under the total.
Late on, James Madison has covered one out of its most recent three games.
James Madison went under the total in two of its last three matchups.

Oregon Ducks

Last game, the Oregon Ducks won 26-14 against the Washington Huskies as 6.5-point road favorites.
The game went under the total of 51.
As a result, Oregon is 11-1 straight up, 8-1 against the spread, and 6-6 over/under the total.
Late on, Oregon has covered three out of its most recent three games.
Oregon went over the total in two of its last three matchups.