The official 2025 College Football Playoff bracket will be revealed on Sunday. With some suspense surrounding which team will secure that last spot, current contenders include Notre Dame in tenth place, along with Miami, BYU, and James Madison still competing.

Betting fans don’t have to wait for the bracket’s finalization as FanDuel Sportsbook offers various playoff markets to explore potential value ahead of the matchups.

Here are a few key CFP bets prior to the Sunday announcement:

Notre Dame Fighting Irish to Make CFP Quarterfinals (-105)

My preferred wager is on Notre Dame to progress to the quarterfinals. Despite earlier setbacks, if they finish strong, they should secure a spot as the committee won’t overlook them after tight losses to Miami and Texas A&M.

Should they indeed qualify, positioning in the bracket would see them pitted against either Texas A&M or Oklahoma.

Texas Tech Red Raiders to Make CFP Semifinals (-110)

I’m confident that Texas Tech will end up as the No. 3 or No. 4 seed, which could allow them to win a game in the playoffs and make it to the semifinals. They possess a formidable defense that consistently puts pressure on the opposing offense.

Depending on the finalized seeding, Texas Tech could face Oregon or Ole Miss — both of which I believe they can overcome.

Georgia Bulldogs to Win National Championship (+750)

While Ohio State might be the team to beat, I feel the playoff is quite open this year. Teams that are peaking, like Georgia and Notre Dame, interest me, especially given Georgia’s recent solid performances against notable teams.

I expect them to have a strong shot at winning if they advance, especially given the value presented at +750.

James Madison Dukes to Make CFP (+156)

For James Madison, an impressive victory over Troy is crucial for their playoff aspirations. They need an upset win from Duke to have a chance.

Given their standing, placing a wager on James Madison at +156 could yield a significant reward.

This article aims to provide insights into strategic betting options as the College Football Playoff approaches.