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FILE - Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, center, gets away from Miami defensive lineman David Blay Jr. (11) and defensive back Ja'Boree Antoine (16) to score a touchdown during the second half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.

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NIL-fueled parity shakes up title odds, with 7 teams at 11-1 or better to win title

NIL-fueled parity shakes up title odds, with 7 teams at 11-1 or better to win title

The landscape of college football has changed. More schools have a shot at the national championship. Thanks to name, image, and likeness deals, the odds are shifting. Seven teams have odds of 11-1 or greater to win the title in Las Vegas on Jan. 25. Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Texas lead the pack. Notre Dame benefits from a less challenging schedule. Texas and Oregon are also strong contenders. Notre Dame's CJ Carr is slightly favored for the Heisman over Texas' Arch Manning.