After exploding to win the national title two seasons ago, Ohio State went off as the favorite on most of last year's college football championship betting boards at sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. However, a puzzling loss to a short-handed Michigan State cost the Buckeyes their shot at the repeat. This year, Ohio State rates among the favorites again, despite losing about half its team.
2016 regular-season wins over/under: 9.0
2016 odds to win Big 10: +175 (bet $100 to win $175)
Odds to win national championship: +700
Last Year in Review
Ohio State started 10-0 last season, but all was not exactly well.