College Football Playoff Betting Market Launched

The college football landscape is undergoing significant changes this season due to conference realignment, particularly with the Pac-12's dissolution. Notable additions to the ACC include Stanford, California, and SMU, making it one of the largest conferences alongside the Big Ten, which has expanded to include Oregon and Washington. The Big 12 also added Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, and Utah, while Oklahoma and Texas transitioned to the SEC. DraftKings Sportsbook has introduced unique betting odds for how many teams from the major conferences will qualify for the new 12-team College Football Playoff, indicating a wide-open competition. As teams face tougher schedules in their new conferences, individual performances could influence prestigious awards like the Heisman Trophy, with players such as Quinn Ewers of Texas under the spotlight. The shifts in conference affiliations will not only impact playoff prospects but also the overall dynamics of college football this season.