The Florida Gators might have been able to beat out the Trojans to play in the 2007 BCS Championship Title Game, however they were not able to beat out Southern California as the favorites to win the 2008 College Football National Championship. Florida pulled off the upset against Ohio State to win the 2007 BCS Championship, however PinnacleSports.com has listed the Southern California Trojans at +279 (bet $100 to win $279) and the favorites to win it all in 2008. The Gators are listed at +597 (bet $100 to win $597) to repeat at National Champions.
Next year's BCS Title game will be played at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Sports caommentator Marc Bednarcyzk already predicted that the 2008 CBS Championship will be the Florida Gators vs. USC Trojans in his rant about the Ohio State Buckeyes the other day. Despite losing several quality players, Urban Meyer has several talented and experienced guys coming back next season including two dynamic freshman: quarterback Tim Tebow and speedster Percy Harvin.
"Our young guys are growing up," Meyer said. "There were a lot of young guys out on that football field."
When asked about Tebow, Meyer's commented "What I think Tim Tebow brings to the table is arguably the greatest competitiveness and leadership. We'll run a little bit more option, a little more quarterback run. A little more spread, like Utah."
Tebow and the Florida Gators will benefit from a veteran offensive line.
ESPN is reporting that Dwayne Jarrett will announce his declaration for the NFL Draft Wednesday. Despite losing their star wide receiver to the NFL. Pete Carroll has publicly stated he going to staying at USC. The Trojans confirmed that he met with Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga last weekend while on vacation in Costa Rica.
The Trojans victory in the 2007 Rose Bowl cemented them in the top spot to win the 2008 BCS National Championship.
Southern California: +279
Michigan: +658
Texas: +1320
Oklahoma: +1786
Florida: +597
West Virginia: +1417
Arkansas: +1992
LSU: +1086
Auburn: +6218
Ohio State: +2499
California: +7401
BYU: +10000
Tennessee: +10000
Wisconsin: +10000
Wake Forest: +15000
Miami (FLA): +4529
Louisville: +5657
Notre Dame: +5090
Rutgers: +5657
South Carolina: +10000
Clemson: +12500
Florida State: +10000
UCLA: +10000
Boise State: +15000
TCU: +10000
Georgia: +3852
Georgia Tech: +15000
Nebraska: +2866
Hawaii: +10000
