CFP Preseason Best Bet

2026-08-26 · 3 min read · NCAA Football/Football
Who Will Win the National Championship?

Who Will Win the National Championship?

College ball kicks off this Saturday, and our BMS gives the Notre Dame Fighting Irish the best chance of winning the Natty at 7/1 odds. With only three teams currently ranked on their schedule, ND has a clear path to the CFP, especially after being snubbed last season.
The Irish will dominate the trenches on both sides of the ball with the best offensive line in the land and a ferocious defensive unit bolstered by the transfer portal. Notre Dame co-led the nation in signing five 5-Star recruits, made a splash in the transfer portal by landing a pair of WRs from Ohio State, and stacked their defence with transfers from Alabama, Oregon, and Pitt.
CJ Carr has a plethora of targets to deliver the ball through the air, and Aneyas Williams, who averaged over 9 yards per carry last season behind that dominant O-line, takes over as RB1.
The Irish are our best bet to take home the Natty in Las Vegas come January.
Other teams that scored well on our BMS that should be in contention are OSU, Indiana and Oregon.
Who are you taking to win this year's National Championship?
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By: Conner Rowntree

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