What Does ‘CFP’ Mean in Sports Betting?
“CFP” stands for the “College Football Playoff.”
It’s the annual knockout tournament that determines the national champion for NCAA Division I football—the highest level of college football in the US.
Think of it as the “Final Four” or “Super Bowl” for college football, all wrapped into one big event.
What “CFP” Means on a Sportsbook
When you see “CFP” on a betting app, it’s the category for all the bets related to the playoff tournament. This includes the First Round, Quarterfinal, Semifinal, and the big one: the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
The most popular ways to bet on the CFP are:
- Futures: This is a bet you place before the tournament starts (or even before the season) on who you think will win the National Championship. You can also bet on a team “to make the CFP.”
- Match Winner (Moneyline): You’re just picking the team you think will win a specific playoff game.
- Point Spread: You’re betting on a team to win by a certain number of points (the favorite) or to lose by less than that number (the underdog).
- Total (Over/Under): You bet on whether the total combined score of both teams in a game will be over or under a number set by the sportsbook.