College Football Playoff Semifinals Schedule, Matchups, Odds: Ohio State Now Favorite

12-team semifinals college football playoffs It is set and there is no conference champion left.

All four teams that qualified for the playoffs hosted games in the first round of the playoffs. And all four were favored in the first two games. The favorite team so far this postseason is 8-0 straight up and 7-1 against the spread. The only underdogs to cover the spread through the first eight games of the playoffs are: No. 4 Arizona State loses 39-31 double overtime to Texas in Peach Bowl On Wednesday.

Here's an early look at the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl. The final four teams will play for a chance to compete in the national championship game in Atlanta on January 20th.

Date: January 9 | Time: 7:30 PM ET | TV: ESPN | Line: Notre Dame -1.5 | Total: 48.5

Notre Dame got it. Biggest bowl win in 30 years They beat No. 2 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on Thursday. The Irish scored 17 points in less than a minute at halftime to build a 20-3 lead over the Bulldogs. Penn State kept Boise State's star rusher Ashton Jeanty in check during the Fiesta Bowl. They won 31-14 on New Year's Eve.

It feels appropriate for the game's lines to open up, and we're eager to see where the action takes it. Notre Dame was a slight favorite a few days before kickoff after opening as an underdog to Georgia. Both teams' defenses have been fantastic, but they are also dealing with injuries up front. Notre Dame edge Rylie Mills suffered a season-ending leg injury in the first round and Howard Cross III suffered a left ankle injury late in the game against Georgia. Penn State star defensive end Abdul Carter missed the second half of the Fiesta Bowl with a left shoulder injury. Carter has 11 sacks and 22 tackles for loss this season.

Date: January 10 | Time: 7:30 PM ET | TV: ESPN | Line: Ohio State -6.5 | Total: 53.5

Ohio State is a TD favorite in what could be a road game. Texas will be playing in its home state and will have a huge crowd advantage at AT&T Stadium.

The Buckeyes are a very important team because of the way they have played through the first two rounds of the playoffs. Ohio State has outscored its opponents 83-38 so far. Previously undefeated Oregon went up 31-0. It's midway through the second quarter in the Rose Bowl.

Meanwhile, Texas won against Arizona State with a 24-8 lead. Favorable Vicall for possible targeting penalty The game-winning field goal late in the fourth quarter bounced upright. before finally beating the Sun Devils in double overtime.. Texas' run game was key to beating Clemson in the first round, and the Longhorns didn't have the same success against ASU. Ohio State's defensive front was dominant against Oregon and was able to give the Longhorns, who may be the team best suited to handle Ohio State's passing game, real problems.

National Champion Odds

• Ohio State (+110)

• Texas (+350)

• Notre Dame (+350)

• Penn State (+450)

The Buckeyes are understandably the biggest favorite, while Texas and Notre Dame are tied for No. 1. 2 favorites. Penn State has the worst odds of the four, but I think the chances are slim to none at this point. The only possible regular season rematch in the title game is between Ohio State and Penn State. The Buckeyes beat the Nittany Lions 20-13 on November 2nd.