The steadfast Ohio State Buckeyes, despite a snafu in the Big Ten championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers, continue to stubbornly lead the pack when it comes to betting odds for the College Football Playoff (CFP) national title. Even after they had to relinquish their top seed, the sportsbooks across the nation are holding fast—Ohio State is still the favorite. ESPN reports that the Buckeyes, who secured a second seed in the CFP, are holding their ground in the betting world.
It's not as if their credentials aren't impressive, the team breezed through the regular season with a flawless 12-0 record, settling at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 for 14 unbroken weeks. The hiccup came this Saturday, which saw Ohio State edge out by Indiana with a 13-10 scoreline—their first loss since the identical score debacle against Michigan last season. As a part of the fallout, Indiana garnered the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, this detail confirmed by 10TV.
Despite these developments, the Buckeyes are not only still venerated by the bettors, but they have also managed a first-round bye and are slated to meet either Miami or Texas A&M on December 31 in the Cotton Bowl—a game that could serve as a launch pad back to the top. This status quo, captured by ABC 6, shows a resilient Ohio State team still very much in the hunt for the ultimate collegiate football accolade.
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