The scary thing for opposing teams (and fans), is Ohio State won the school's eighth national titles on the backs of true sophomores and redshirt freshmen. Urban thought the Buckeyes were still a year away entering the season, and now that the dust has settled, it's the sport's best coach has Ohio State positioned for the future.
As such, Bovada, a Las Vegas bookmaker, released their 2015 odds, and it's no surprise who is holding down the No. 1 spot.
| SCHOOl | 2015 odds |
|---|---|
| OHIO STATE | 6/1 |
| TCU | 15/2 |
| ALABAMA | 10/1 |
| AUBURN | 14/1 |
| OREGON | 14/1 |
| FLORIDA STATE | 16/1 |
| LSU | 16/1 |
| MICHIGAN STATE | 16/1 |
| BAYLOR | 16/1 |
| NOTRE DAME | 20/1 |
| USC | 20/1 |
| MISSISSIPPI STATE | 25/1 |
| OKLAHOMA | 25/1 |
| BOISE STATe | 33/1 |
The full, only-degenerates-are-gambling-right-now odds can be found here.
What's more surprising, and interesting, however, is Bovada's odds on who starts for quarterback at Ohio State in 2015 season opener in Blacksburg.
| AWARD-WINNING QB | ODDS |
|---|---|
| CARDALE JONES | 11/10 |
| BRAXTON MILLER | 5/4 |
| J.T. BARRETT | 7/2 |
Obviously, Cardale Jones not suffering a career-ending injury played a factor in those odds, but he's the only one on that list who could be starting in the NFL in August.
Also, is there a better illustration of #BuckeyeProblems than that chart?
