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SportsWinner-take-all · 16 outcomes16 contractsPolymarketrefreshed 15 min agoCloses Jan 26, 2027 · 267d7pp · 15h

NCAA Football: 2027 National Champion

Leader sits at 39% across 16 bound outcomes, runner-up at 35%. This is a winner-take-all market — the headline is the leader’s price, not an arithmetic mean.

Leader probability

39%

2027 National Champion: Texas Longhorns

runner-up 35¢leader 39¢

Outcomes

16

winner-take-all

Runner-up

35¢

2027 National Champion: Ohio

Spread

4pp

contested

24h volume

$2

thin orderbook

Closes

Jan 26, 2027

267 days

Venue

Polymarket

16 bound

30-day trend

0%50%100%-30d-3w-2w-1wtoday2027 National Champion: Texas Longhorns: 27% (3 days, 3 points)2027 National Champion: Texas Longhorns: 27% on 2026-05-032027 National Champion: Ohio State Buckeyes: 32% (3 days, 3 points)2027 National Champion: Ohio State Buckeyes: 32% on 2026-05-032027 National Champion: Georgia Bulldogs: 23% (3 days, 3 points)2027 National Champion: Georgia Bulldogs: 23% on 2026-05-03
2027 National Champion: Texas Longhorns27¢2027 National Champion: Ohio State Buckeyes32¢2027 National Champion: Georgia Bulldogs23¢
Top 3 candidates by current price · 3d

Bracket family

How the bracket ladder is priced.

Each row is one outcome on the venue. Sorted by 24h volume — the heaviest book is at the top.

Analysis

Ohio State is currently the highest-priced contract for the 2027 NCAA Football National Champion at 32%, reflecting a roughly 1-in-3 chance according to prediction markets. This price reflects the Buckeyes' strong recent recruiting, returning offensive talent, and Big Ten conference strength, though they face competition from other blue-chip programs. The main factors influencing this probability are the development of the quarterback position, recruiting class rankings for the 2027 roster, and the evolution of the broader college football landscape following recent conference realignment. Uncertainty will gradually resolve through the 2026 season, where Ohio State's performance against top-tier opponents will significantly move the needle. The scheduled College Football Playoff semifinals and championship game in January 2027 will ultimately determine the outcome.

  • Ohio State's QB situation and offensive line development heading into the 2026 season affects tournament viability more than historical tradition alone
  • Comparative recruiting rankings and portal activity among top programs will shift market odds as the 2026 season approaches
  • 2026 regular season performance, particularly outcomes against ranked opponents, serves as the primary real-time signal for championship probability adjustment
  • Injury history to key offensive and defensive players during 2026 will create live volatility in contract pricing
  • Runner-up Notre Dame at 27% creates a 5-percentage-point gap that could close or widen based on program trajectory clarity by mid-2026

What moved the line

  • May 22027 National Champion: Georgia Bulldogs7pp1421¢ · Polymarket
  • May 32027 National Champion: Oregon Ducks5pp2025¢ · Polymarket
  • May 22027 National Champion: Indiana Hoosiers5pp2823¢ · Polymarket
  • May 22027 National Champion: Oklahoma Sooners5pp2419¢ · Polymarket
  • May 32027 National Champion: Texas Longhorns4pp3127¢ · Polymarket

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How we compute these odds

SimpleFunctions aggregates live prediction-market contracts from Kalshi and Polymarket. Each slug groups contracts that resolve on the same underlying event, identified by venue event_id.

For binary slugs, the headline probability is the liquidity-weighted mid-price across all bound contracts. For multi-outcome slugs (e.g. elections with 3+ candidates), the headline is the leader’s price; we never arithmetically average disjoint outcomes — that would produce a number with no real-world meaning.

Snapshots refresh every 5 minutes during market hours; daily aggregates are computed at 04:00 UTC. The 30-day sparkline is drawn from per-ticker daily means stored in market_indicator_daily; 24h delta and movement events are derived from the same source.

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