Just looking for a silver lining in this game.
Championship games over the years
Spreads (1-6 points): Underdogs win outright roughly 40-45% of the time.
2002 BCS National
Championship: Ohio State
(11.5-point underdog) defeated Miami (FL) 31-24 in double overtime.
2006 BCS National
Championship: Florida (7-point underdog) beat Ohio State 41-14.
2014 College Football National Championship
The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Oregon Ducks final score of 42-20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Vegas Odds: Oregon by - 6
2017 CFP National
Championship: Clemson defeated Alabama 35-31 as a 6.5-point underdog.
2021 CFP National
Championship: Georgia beat Alabama 33-18,
As a -9 point underdog
Championship games over the years
Spreads (1-6 points): Underdogs win outright roughly 40-45% of the time.
2002 BCS National
Championship: Ohio State
(11.5-point underdog) defeated Miami (FL) 31-24 in double overtime.
2006 BCS National
Championship: Florida (7-point underdog) beat Ohio State 41-14.
2014 College Football National Championship
The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Oregon Ducks final score of 42-20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Vegas Odds: Oregon by - 6
2017 CFP National
Championship: Clemson defeated Alabama 35-31 as a 6.5-point underdog.
2021 CFP National
Championship: Georgia beat Alabama 33-18,
As a -9 point underdog