Bama Still #2 to Win Championship After Nick Saban Announces Retirement
James Willis | January 10, 2024
Today Nick Saban announced his retirement as a college football head coach. He brought Alabama football back to its glory days. The year before Saban arrived, the Crimson Tide went just 6-6. The previous ten year term saw three different head coaches and a combined 67-49 record. It was one of the toughest stretches in school history.
Before Saban arrived at Alabama the school had 9 national championships under its belt. With Saban they were able to add 6 more championships in his 17 year stint. Saban also had a national championship as head coach of LSU in 2003.
College football championship odds had been set ever since the completion of the 2024 championship game where Michigan easily defeated Washington. Alabama will be returning a slew of players including their star QB Jalen Milroe. So it was a bit of a shock when Saban announced his retirement this Wednesday.
Despite the announcement, Alabama odds to win it all hung tight as the #2 overall favorite.
2024-25 NCAAF Championship Futures Odds
offered at BetOnline.ag
Georgia +375
Alabama +600
Ohio State +800
Texas +1000
Michigan +1000
Oregon +1200
Ole Miss +1200
LSU +1600
Florida State +2000
Penn State +2500
Texas A&M +2800
Tennessee +2800
Notre Dame +3300
Clemson +3300
Missouri +3300
