Vegas Rankings
(Top 10 CFB teams according to Vegas)
1) Alabama
2) Oklahoma
3) Ohio St
4) Clemson
5) Michigan St
6) Oregon
7) Baylor
8) Stanford
9) Notre Dame
10) Florida St
Vegas Rankings voted on by handicapper Bruce Marshall (Gold Sheet senior editor), professional bettor David Malinsky, and Las Vegas sportsbook CG Technology.
Committee Rankings
1) Clemson
2) Alabama
3) Oklahoma
4) Iowa
5) Michigan St
6) Ohio St
7) Stanford
8) Notre Dame
9) Florida St
10) North Carolina
If Playoffs Started Now (Vegas spread projections)
#1 Clemson favored by 8 points over #4 Iowa
#2 Alabama favored by 3 points over #3 Oklahoma
Best Snub
Vegas says #6 Ohio St best team left out:
Ohio St favored by 8 points over #4 Iowa
Ohio St favored by 3 points over #5 Michigan St
Perhaps even more impressive …
Ohio St EVEN (pick’em) vs. #1 Clemson
Overrated
14 college football teams would be favored over #4 Iowa (according to pro bettor David Malinsky)
Underrated
Committee says Oregon #16 ... Vegas says #6
Open Door?
Based upon Vegas odds: 43% chance that EITHER Alabama (14% chance) or Clemson (34% chance) will lose this weekend. 5% chance that BOTH lose.
Championship Odds:
Alabama +120
Oklahoma +250
Clemson 5/1
Michigan St 12/1
Iowa 20/1
Ohio St 22/1
N. Carolina 30/1
Stanford 40/1
Florida 65/1
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Which Committee ranking do you most disagree with?