The 2016 College Football Playoff pairings are out, and it didn’t take long for No. 1 Alabama to be established as a heavy favorite in Vegas.
Alabama opened as a 14-point favorite over Washington in the Peach Bowl, while Ohio State was a 3-point favorite over Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl.
Alabama -14 over Washington, Ohio State -3 over Clemson via @LVSuperBook
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) December 4, 2016
For his credit, Washington head coach Chris Petersen had a light perspective on facing ‘Bama.
"The Seahawks are here in town, maybe they'll scrimmage us." — Chris Petersen on preparing for Alabama.
— Chantel Jennings (@ChantelJennings) December 4, 2016
This marks the 243rd consecutive game Alabama opens as a favorite (approximately), while, according to Charleston Post & Courier beat writer Aaron Brenner, Clemson has opened as the underdog for the sixth consecutive post-season game.
While not related to the betting line, Nike also emerged as a big winner on Sunday. For the third consecutive year the Swoosh will outfit all four Playoff teams. As per (recent) tradition, Nike will make slight alterations to each team’s kits ahead of the Playoff.
Nike once again unveils alternate uniforms for Ohio State College Football Playoff run. https://t.co/bv8HfhwPU5
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) December 4, 2016