posted May 16, 2008 at 13:51 in NCAA F Betting Trends

It may seem a long way off but it’s never too early to start thinking about online betting on college football. The national championship futures are already available for NCAAF betting fans to pore over and wager on their preferred national championship contenders.

No matter who they lose to the NFL every year, the USC Trojans always seem to enter the college football sports betting season as a favorite to win the national championship. This year is no different. USC said good-bye to starting quarterback John David Booty at the end of last season, but they still lead the BetUS national championship odds at +300.

Stepping into the breach is Mark Sanchez, who was solid in relief of an injured Booty at times last season. Even if Sanchez needs some time to adjust to his new starting role, the Trojans are certain to have one of the top defenses in all of college football to back him up.

Two years ago the Florida Gators celebrated their second national championship win. Judging by the Gators’ offense, they could be ready to add a third. The oddsmakers agree that the Gators have a national championship-caliber squad after listing them at +600.

With Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow back at quarterback, the Gators have the most dangerous double-threat in the nation. With another double-threat in receiver Percy Harvin, who can catch TD passes and effectively run the ball, the Gators should have no problem putting points on the board. If the Florida defense can show some improvement the Gators will definitely be a legitimate title threat.

Another SEC school to keep your eye on this season is the Georgia Bulldogs, who come in at +900 on the odds list. The Bulldogs boast a strong veteran-laden offense and a Heisman contender in running back Knowshon Moreno, making them a real threat to take home a national title.

The SEC also boasts the current national champs, the LSU Tigers, who may have trouble repeating after losing the core of the offense and their defense to the draft. Gone are starting quarterback Matt Flynn and starting running back Jacob Hester from the offense, among others, while defensive leader Glenn Dorsey also went early in the NFL draft.

The Tigers’ rebuilding process became even tougher after Flynn’s replacement, backup QB Ryan Perrilloux, was dismissed from the team for disciplinary reasons. LSU now has to break in a new QB as well as fill the other holes, so they may not stay at +1000 on the NCAAF odds list once the season begins.

NCAA football betting is close, and BetUS sportsbook already has tons of college football Futures betting available for those of us who can't wait. Bet on the Heisman winner, Conference and Divisional winners and, of course, the 2009 BCS National Championship winner. Bet NCAA Football Futures in our sportsbook today in the Future / props section!