Clemson’s title, Lawrence’s Heisman odds take hits

November 2, 2020 FLM CFP, Clemson Tigers, DraftKings, FanDuel, PointsBet, SportsBetting.com, Trevor Lawrence

The Clemson Tigers remain in a precarious position with quarterback Trevor Lawrence sidelined for at least one more game following his positive COVID-19 test.

The Tigers (7-0) escaped Boston College’s upset bid on Saturday but now must face fourth-ranked Notre Dame (6-0) minus their Heisman Trophy hopeful.

Clemson saw its grip on the No. 1 spot in the AP 25 poll shrink to two points this week, and oddmakers are equally skittish on the Tigers’ College Football Playoff aspirations.

Overwhelming favorites just a week ago, Clemson is now being offered at +200 along with the Ohio State Buckeyes at several sportsbooks, including PointsBet. The two were also being offered at +200 by SportsBetting.com, although Clemson was bet down to +150 by Monday while Ohio State’s odds had lengthened to +260, behind the Alabama Crimson Tide (+200).

Alabama was being offered at +250 by PointsBet. The only other school listed at less than +1600 was Texas A&M (+900).

Notre Dame was being offered at +3000 by PointsBet and +4000 by SportsBetting.com, where the Fighting Irish were 6-point home underdogs for Saturday’s marquee game.

Heisman Trophy odds were off the board at both books. The heavy favorite before his positive COVID-19 test, Lawrence is now third at DraftKings at +400, behind Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (+125) and Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (+150).

Lawrence remained the -105 Heisman favorite at FanDuel after the news of his positive test broke, but those odds had lengthed to +200 by Monday. Fields and Jones are now the co-betting favorites at +150.

CFP winner odds (SportsBetting.com)

Clemson +150
Alabama +200
Ohio State +260
Georgia +1200
Florida +2000
Notre Dame +4000
Texas A&M +5000
Wisconsin +6600
Oregon +8000
Oklahoma State +10000
USC +10000
Oklahoma +10000
BYU +10000
Cincinnati +10000
Kansas State +10000
Indian +10000
Michigan +12500
Miami (Fla.) +15000
Texas +15000
Washington +15000
Auburn +15000
Iowa +15000
Memphis +15000
Iowa State +15000

–Field Level Media (@FieldLevelMedia)