College Football Betting Preview For Conference Championships
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Football content contributor Ron Marmalefsky offers his college football conference championship game betting previews kicking off on Friday! What are his takeaways from a betting perspective? Read below now!
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College Football Championship Game Betting Previews
What's at Stake: The winner has an exceptional shot at making the four-team playoff.
First Impressions: On October 14th, Washington defeated Oregon 36-33 thanks to a curious decision Dan Lanning made near the end of that game. It's been known for weeks that this rematch would likely take place.
Two Thoughts: 1st, what a way for the PAC 12 to end. Oregon is perhaps the hottest team in football right now, with exceptional run-pass balance. 2nd, look for Washington to play the “disrespected” card this weekend.
They are 12-0, yet a big underdog. Michael Penix has been excellent in 2023 but was held in check the last two weeks. He'll need to be at his very best this Friday night.
What's at Stake: Both teams were recently independents. To become a conference champion would be an exceptional accomplishment. Liberty could have extra motivation, as a win could give them a group of six invitation.
First Impressions: On September 9th, Liberty hosted and beat New Mexico State 33-17. Liberty is 12-0, with New Mexico State 10-3.
Both coaches are very new to their respective schools, but have excellent resumes and are highly regarded. It's a home game for Liberty, but Jerry Kill is a fighter, and should have New Mexico State ready to go.
What's at Stake: Oklahoma State was down 24-6 last week, but kept fighting and won in overtime, denying rival Oklahoma this playoff berth. Texas has only a last second loss on their resume. They do not control their own final four destiny but a convincing win could be all that's needed to get to the final four if things break their way.
First Impressions: These teams did not play each other in 2023, but did so in 2022, where the Cowboys, obviously motivated by the news that Texas (and Oklahoma) were leaving for the SEC, upset the Longhorns 41-34. They also beat Texas at their place in 2021.
Oklahoma State experimented with various QB and RB combinations in games 1-3, and found gold with QB Bowman and especially with RB Gordon. Texas has a potential 1st round QB in Quinn Ewers and by far the better defense. Slowing down Texas and their offense has to be priority #1 for Oklahoma State.
What's at Stake: Toledo is out to defend their MAC title, while Miami (OH) is 0-2 lifetime in this title game.
First Impressions: On October 21st, Toledo went to Miami and came away with a 21-17 victory. They were a small favorite in that game despite it being their third in a row on the road.
NOTE: Jason Candle (Toledo's head Coach) is likely going to receive some buzz to fill job openings during this latest coaching carousal. I suspect any serious talk will commence after this game, but listen to the chatter, just in case.
What's at Stake: Neither team has a shot to be the group of five representative, but both have some internal motivation. Boise recently fired its coach but have not lost since.