Indiana made history last night, and college football futures markets are already reacting.
The Hoosiers captured their first-ever college football national championship, defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 to complete a perfect 16–0 season and one of the most unlikely title runs the sport has ever seen.
That victory didn’t just crown a champion – it redefined what’s possible in college football.
Indiana’s Historic Championship
Indiana was available with odds as high as +10000 to win the national title before the season started. Few programs in modern sports history have gone from a 100-1 underdog to champion in a single season, let alone by running the table.
The Hoosiers are also the first program to win its first-ever national championship since the Florida Gators in 1996/97, ending a 29-year drought for first-time title winners.
Now, Indiana enters the 2026/27 offseason as a legitimate contender rather than a Cinderella story.
Early College Football Futures Odds for 2026/27
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook has already released NCAAF odds for next season, and several familiar power programs headline the board:
- Ohio State +650
- Indiana +700
- Notre Dame +700
- Texas +750
- Oregon +900
- Georgia +1000
- LSU +1200
Spotlight on Florida Programs
Florida schools once again feature prominently across the futures board, ranging from legitimate contenders to true longshots.
- Miami +2000
- Florida +6000
- Florida State +15000
- South Florida +50000
- UCF +100000
- Florida Atlantic +250000
Betting Outlook: What Indiana’s Run Means for Futures Markets
Indiana’s championship reinforces a growing trend in college football futures: longshots are no longer impossible, especially in an era of expanded playoffs, transfer portals, and rapid program turnarounds.
While traditional powers still dominate the odds, Indiana’s rise from +10000 to national champion serves as a reminder that value can emerge quickly – and unexpectedly – in futures betting markets.
As the 2026/27 season approaches, bettors will be watching closely to see whether Indiana’s breakthrough was a one-off, or the beginning of a new era in college football.
All referenced odds are subject to change. Check out the latest odds within the Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook app.
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