Arch Manning and Texas are the early favorites to emerge victorious in the College Football Playoff. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Texas has the highest odds to win a national title at +550. Ohio State follows close behind at +600, while Penn State owns the third-best odds at +700.

ESPN’s Paul Finebaum is high onArch Manning, obviously, and offered a bold prediction ahead of the Week 1 matchup between Texas and Ohio State. In a new ESPN segment dubbed “Crystal Paul,” Finebaum looked into the future.

As the 2025 college football season approaches, all eyes are on the Texas Longhorns and their quarterback, Arch Manning. On ESPN's College Football Countdown, analysts Rece Davis,