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Take a moment to set aside the College Football Playoff, Michigan State football fans. (I understand, it might be challenging at this very moment.)
At the beginning of the college football betting season, both experts and enthusiastic supporters were unsure if Michigan State would achieve even five wins. However, the incredible Spartans, with a flawless 8-0 record, are now just five wins away from reaching the final four in NCAA football.
The initial CFP rankings, released on Tuesday night, positioned Michigan State as the third-ranked team. If the Spartans can maintain their position within the top four in the final poll on December 5, they will secure a spot in the national semifinals. This achievement would mark their return to this stage, last reached in 2015.
Michigan State at Purdue: NCAA Football Odds
The road to Indianapolis and a College Football Playoff berth
Michigan State’s current ranking offers no guarantees in either direction, despite their recent triumph over in-state rival Michigan with a thrilling 37-33 comeback victory.
Despite the calendar moving into November, the difficulties are still ongoing. This upcoming Saturday’s game against Purdue poses another challenge. Purdue has already achieved a significant victory this season, defeating the previously undefeated Iowa three weeks ago. Currently, Purdue holds a record of 5-3, with a conference record of 3-2 in the Big Ten Conference.
Following that, there will be a home game against a battered yet formidable Maryland team (5-3, 2-3), followed by consecutive high-stakes matchups against Ohio State (7-1, 5-0) and Penn State (5-3, 2-3) to conclude the regular season.
If they manage to win all their remaining games (which may seem unlikely, but is definitely not impossible), Mel Tucker’s Spartans will undoubtedly secure a spot in the top four teams. This would set them up for the Big Ten Championship Game on Dec. 4 in Indianapolis, where they would face either Iowa, Purdue, Wisconsin (5-3, 3-2), or Minnesota (6-2, 4-1). In this scenario, the Spartans would be strongly favored to win against the team that emerges as the Big Ten West winner.
During an ESPN interview on Tuesday night, Heisman Trophy contender Kenneth Walker III expressed that from the very beginning, he immediately initiated a meeting where he inquired about our academic and athletic needs. This early interaction greatly contributed to our team’s cohesion and unity on the field.
Michigan sportsbooks still not bullish on Spartans’ chances
Most Michigan sportsbooks consider reaching Indy as the major obstacle. The Buckeyes, ranked at No. 5 in the CFP poll, are anticipated to pose the greatest challenge to the Spartans in the Big Ten East.
Ohio State is the clear frontrunner to win the Big Ten overall, with odds of -286 at BetRivers Sportsbook. Other sportsbooks also have them as strong favorites, with odds of -270 at FanDuel Sportsbook and -260 at DraftKings Sportsbook.
The odds for Michigan State’s Big Ten championship at those locations are +600, +1000, and +900, correspondingly.
The national championship odds appear even more challenging due to the participation of SEC powerhouses Georgia and Alabama.
The Bulldogs, who are currently leading in rankings, are the unanimous favorites in the betting world. You can place a bet on them at +110 odds on BetRivers, -110 odds on FanDuel, +110 odds on DraftKings, and even-money +100 odds on FoxBet Sportsbook.
In the order listed directly above, the Spartans scored +5000, +8000, +4000, and +5000.
Despite the devastating loss, there is still hope for the Michigan Wolverines in the realm of mathematics. If Jim Harbaugh’s team manages to win all their remaining games and if Michigan State experiences two losses, possibly against Ohio State and Penn State, the Wolverines could potentially make it to Indianapolis and even have a slim chance at the College Football Playoff. This is despite their current ranking at No. 7.
To add some excitement, here are the odds at DraftKings for Michigan: +1000 to win the Big Ten championship and +6000 to win the ultimate prize.
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