In a big development that’s creating significant buzz across the Big 12, Arizona State has emerged as the league’s top team in College Football Playoff odds according to BetOnline.
The sportsbook currently lists ASU with the best odds of any Big 12 team to make the CFP, signaling a big year ahead for Kenny Dillingham’s squad.
BetOnline posted the Sun Devils at 55/1 to win the national championship, but even more significant is their standing in the “make the College Football Playoff” market. ASU’s betting value now leads the conference, placing them ahead of traditional powers like Utah, Kansas State, and TCU.
The surge in betting confidence follows Arizona State’s breakout 2024 campaign. After being picked 16th in the preseason Big 12 poll, ASU shocked the league by finishing 11-2 and winning the Big 12 Championship. That earned the Sun Devils an automatic berth in the new 12-team CFP format.
Head coach Kenny Dillingham has quickly turned ASU into a legitimate postseason threat. His team’s resilience and late-season dominance impressed oddsmakers, and now BetOnline has the Sun Devils at the center of Big 12 playoff conversations.
What’s driving the buzz? It’s a combination of factors. Arizona State has the benefit of a favorable path through the conference, a proven coach, and momentum coming off a historic season. Their sudden rise has also captured attention as a Cinderella story, further boosting their narrative value in betting markets.
From a conference standpoint, ASU’s top-tier odds are a win for the Big 12. With Texas and Oklahoma in the SEC, the league needs fresh faces to emerge as contenders. Arizona State’s odds signal that the conference has viable playoff-caliber teams in its revamped lineup.
Still, nationally, ASU remains a longshot compared to bluebloods like Georgia, Michigan, and Ohio State. But within the Big 12, they’ve now claimed the role of standard-bearer in the eyes of Vegas.
Arizona State enters the 2025 season with expectations at an all-time high. Whether or not they reach the playoff again, their placement atop BetOnline’s CFP odds sends a clear message: the Sun Devils are no longer a spoiler; they’re a contender.
