College Starting Quarterback Battles - Betting Odds for 2025: Irish, Buckeyes, More

Written by :

C Costigan

Published on :

14 August, 2025

With around two weeks left before the 2025 college football season is fully underway, there are plenty of position competitions still ongoing.

Of course, the most important position is typically at quarterback, so let's take a look at the six major, ongoing QB battles and who is favored to win each.

Notre Dame Week 1 Starting QB

Kenny Minchey -120

CJ Carr -120

Ohio State Week 1 Starting QB

Julian Sayin -500

Lincoln Kienholz +300

Oregon Week 1 Starting QB

Dante Moore -1000

Austin Novosad +550

Michigan Week 1 Starting QB

Bryce Underwood -500

Mikey Keene +300

Jake Garcia +800

Jadyn Davis +1500

Tennessee Week 1 Starting QB

Joey Aguilar -200

Jake Merklinger +150

Missouri Week 1 Starting QB

Sam Horn -130

Beau Pribula -110

AP Poll Rankings vs. This Week's Updated Championship Odds

Each week we take a look at how the Associated Press voters align with the sportsbook. Check out the table below from BetOnline Sports & Casino comparing the latest AP poll rankings to the current CFP Championship odds.

Will the Tampa Bay Bucs Finally Cover the Spread With Baker Mayfield Out?

Including games played in 2026, and going back to last season, the Bucs have failed to cover a spread in 12 consecutive games, according to records provided by BetOnline Sports & Casino.

You Can Now Bet on Total Number of Turnovers for Drake Maye in 2026

Drake Maye dodged the dreaded sophomore slump last season, leading the Patriots to the Super Bowl during an MVP-caliber campaign.

Eagles vs. Bears Touchdown Scorer Prop Bets: Saquon Barkley, D'Andre Swift, Jalen Hurts

Saquon Barkley is priced right at -110, paying close to even odds. Barkley has not scored yet in 2026, and one can argue he is due coming into this one.