Four groups stay within the working to win a nationwide title because the College Football Playoff prepares for the semifinal spherical.
Let’s check out the semifinal odds at DraftKings Sportsbook beginning January 2, plus what to find out about every recreation.
No. 7 OUR LADY (-1.5, -120) vs. no. 6 STATUS OF THE PEN (+100)
Capital One orange bowl
Jan. 9, 7:30 pm ET, ESPN
O/U: 47.5
What to know: ND-PSU seems to be a defensive duel, between two defenses which have allowed a mixed 51 factors in 4 complete CFP video games. However, Notre Dame arguably has the extra spectacular victory of the 2 groups, eliminating SEC champion Georgia within the quarterfinals, 23-10. The Fighting Irish opened as favorites, however solely barely, as the road is bound to vary within the coming days. Something to consider: Notre Dame defeated a then-ranked staff 4 occasions through the common season. Penn State solely beat a ranked staff as soon as at the moment, dropping the opposite two ranked matchups.
No. 8 STATE OF OHIO (-6, -225) vs. no. 5 TEXAS (+185)
Goodyear cotton bowl
Jan. 10, 7:30 pm ET, ESPN
O/U: 53.5
What to know: It’s about two groups having reverse performances within the group earlier than assembly one another. Ohio State met No. 1 Oregon within the Rose Bowl and It regarded just like the No. 1 staff. The Buckeyes led 34-0 within the second quarter earlier than cruising to a 41-21 victory in a recreation that was by no means remotely shut. Meanwhile, Texas confronted No. 4 Arizona State, and regardless of main 24-8 within the fourth quarter, ended up needing two overtimes to tug out a 39-31 victory over the Sun Devils. Now, the Buckeyes have opened as stable favorites over the Longhorns, and OSU can be the brand new favourite to win the CFP title. Their key weapon amongst a myriad of weapons? Freshman extensive receiver Jeremiah Smith, who actually torched the Ducks for a complete of 187 receiving yards and two touchdowns. If the Longhorns cannot a minimum of sluggish Smith down, it may very well be a protracted night time for Matthew McConaughey and Co.
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