The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has been considered by many to be the top tier of College Football in recent years, and betting on teams in the SEC has become easier than ever after many states have passed sports wagering legislation.
With all the excitement surrounding the SEC, particularly the Texas Longhorns and their legacy quarterback, Arch Manning, odds for players, teams, and matchups are taking center stage in the South.
Below, we will discuss the numerous ways you can bet on college football and look at SEC odds that are available before the season starts.
SEC Futures
The Texas Longhorns are currently sitting on top of the odds boards in the SEC to win the conference championship. QB Arch Manning is also an early favorite to win the Heisman. However, the SEC is stacked with talented teams, including Georgia, Alabama, and LSU, all of which have favorable odds to win the championship.
Below are the current SEC odds from Bovada’s online sportsbook before the start of the 2025 season.
SEC Championship Game Winner
- Texas +300
- Alabama +360
- Georgia +330
- LSU +800
- Mississippi +1500
- Texas A&M +1600
- Tennessee +2300
- South Carolina +2500
- Auburn +2500
- Florida +2600
- Oklahoma +2700
- Missouri +5000
- Arkansas +15000
- Kentucky +30000
- Vanderbilt +30000
- Mississippi State +50000
Heisman Trophy
- Arch Manning (TEX) +500*
- Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) +850*
- Cade Klubnik (CLEM) +800
- Dante Moore (ORE) +2700
*SEC Conference
2025 NCAAF Champs
In 2025, the Ohio State Buckeyes won the college football national championship 34-23 over Notre Dame, and despite losing some of their top talent, they are favored to be in the mix at the end of the season too.
Current odds favor Ohio State to repeat and secure another college football championship in 2026. As you can see, with odds below 5, the top 10 teams are predominantly from the Southeastern Conference.
National Championship Game Winner
- Ohio State +525
- Texas +530
- Georgia +650
- Penn State +800
- Oregon +900
- Notre Dame +1100
- Clemson +1200
- Alabama +1300
- LSU +2000
- Mississippi +3000
2025-26 College Football Playoff Changes
Beginning with the 2025–26 season, the College Football Playoff (CFP) will implement a straightforward seeding format. Under this revised structure, the four highest-ranked teams in the CFP Selection Committee’s final standings will receive a first-round bye, irrespective of conference championship status.
This change eliminates the previous practice of automatically granting byes to the top four conference champions.