Alabama 5-2, Clemson 6-1, Georgia & Ohio State 8-1, Michigan 10-1, Penn State 12-1
Michigan has fourth-best odds to win next year's College Football Playoff | MLive.com
Michigan odds probably assume that Shea Patterson will be the Wolverine QB to complement its excellent returning defensive stars.
ESPN's Mel Kiper: Shea Patterson could make Michigan a top-6 team | MLive.com
Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State all are in the Big Ten eastern division, making their path to the title much tougher than especially for Alabama, Clemson and Georgia, both with relatively weak regular season schedules. In 2018, Penn State hosts both Ohio State and Michigan in likely white-outs at Beaver Stadium, a notoriously difficult venue for opposing teams.
2018 toughest NCAA football schedules