It’s the semifinals of the College Football Playoff!
The first time 12-team CFP has been an interesting one to say the least as many have spent the entire season waiting for a true National Championship contender to emerge, and we have found our team. With four teams left in the field, all appear to be chasing Ohio State, who has become the odds on favorite to win the National Championship.
The Buckeyes are primed to face Texas in the Cotton Bowl while Notre Dame and Penn State face off in the Orange Bowl on Thursday night.
Below, you’ll find all you need to get set to bet this one with a deep dive into how each team got here, the matchup and a handful of betting angles to take ahead of kickoff!
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Reed is a Senior Editor at SI Betting. He grew up in New Jersey and graduated from the University of Wisconsin. His passion lies with the Brooklyn Nets, but is always hunting for an edge.
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