ESPN’s FPI updates College Football Playoff odds through Week 7
By Paul Harvey
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ESPN’s FPI is updating the outlook for the College Football Playoff following a dramatic weekend of football around the country! A handful of top-10 teams lost as the Playoff picture shifts entering Week 8.
At this point in the season, just two teams are given better than a 50% chance of making the Playoff. Those two programs are Oklahoma and Ohio State with the Sooners receiving nearly a 70% chance of reaching the 4-team Playoff.
Washington was a big riser this week after taking down Oregon, shooting up to a 39.9% chance. Meanwhile, the Ducks tumbled with the loss and are now below 20% to reach the CFP.
In regard to the SEC, Georgia saw its odds dip from over 40% a week ago to just over 30% after Week 7 despite a win over Vanderbilt.
Here is how the top 10 looks in terms of FPI odds to reach the CFP:
- Oklahoma — 69.4%
- Ohio State — 55.8%
- Florida State — 43.9%
- Washington — 39.9%
- Penn State — 34.9%
- Michigan — 31.6%
- Georgia — 30.4%
- Texas — 27.2%
- Alabama — 25.6%
- Oregon — 19.4%
While that is the FPI’s outlook for the CFP, Georgia remains the betting favorite to win another title in the national championship odds, closely followed by Michigan. Washington made a huge jump in those odds after the win over Oregon, and Florida State rounded out the top 4. Fans can head to BetMGM to take part in those odds!
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
