Ohio State is the clear favorite, but can Notre Dame be called an underdog?

Championship win odds through the 2024 season

A step line chart of odds to win the Championship week-over-week through the season according to The Athletic's Austin Mock's model. Notre Dame sat at less than 1% chance of winning the championship weeks 2 through 7. Ohio State is the overwhelming favorite presently, with a 69% chance of winning the championship.

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Note: Values are rounded to the nearest whole value greater than zero. “Week” is in relation to season calendar.

Source: Austin Mock/The Athletic