In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, Geoff Dover and John Barban take an early deep dive into the 2025 National Championship picture. With transfer portal moves, injuries, and depth chart battles still to come, the guys hunt for value in the betting market and identify the best long-shot picks before the season kicks off.The Favorites: Are They Worth It?Vegas has Ohio State (+600), Texas (+650), Oregon (+650), and Georgia (+700) leading the odds. But do they offer any real value? • All four teams will be breaking in first-year starting quarterbacks. • History shows that first-year QBs rarely win national titles, making these risky bets at low odds. • Instead of taking these overpriced favorites, Jeff and John look deeper down the board for better bets.The Best Value PicksRather than going chalk, the guys find better value in teams with returning quarterbacks and solid rosters: • John’s Pick: Florida (+5000) 🐊 • DJ Lagway has Heisman potential and already proven he can win SEC games. • The SEC schedule is brutal, but that also means plenty of opportunities for big wins. • Florida meets Bud Elliott’s Blue-Chip Ratio, meaning they have enough elite recruits to win it all. • Jeff’s Pick: Tennessee (+1800) 🍊 • Nico Iamaleava is a returning starter, giving Tennessee an edge over other teams with new QBs. • The Vols’ defense was elite last season, and continuity should keep them strong. • Tennessee gets Georgia at home, giving them a clear path to an SEC title run.Why Michigan at +900 Is a Sneaky PickMichigan’s odds don’t reflect their actual chance to win the Big Ten. • They don’t have to play Penn State or Oregon in the regular season—a huge advantage. • Freshman Bryce Underwood is a potential star, and Michigan’s defense should be elite. • At +900, Michigan offers better value than Ohio State (+600) or Oregon (+650).Avoiding Traps: Teams We’re Staying Away FromSome teams are getting too much love from sportsbooks, making them bad bets at current odds: • Notre Dame (+1200): A first-year starting QB leading a title run? Not happening. • Alabama (+1600): First-year QB, new coach, and tons of uncertainty. Too much risk. • Ole Miss (+2500): They might surprise some teams but aren’t strong enough to win it all.Bonus Bets: Early Week 1 Picks!Before wrapping up, Jeff and John take a first look at Week 1 betting lines and find an early lock: • TCU (+2.5) at North Carolina 🏈 • TCU returns its starting QB, while UNC breaks in a new offense. • Bill Belichick coaching at UNC is exciting, but it won’t help in Week 1.They also like Michigan (+5.5) at home against Ohio State in one of the best early bets of the season.Final ThoughtsIf you’re looking to place early bets on the 2025 National Championship, this episode breaks down the best value picks, dark horses, and overrated teams before the odds shift. Will Florida or Tennessee make a shocking title run? Or will the traditional powerhouses dominate again?Tune in to hear our best bets and join the debate!

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