Despite being undefeated, No. 2 Washington (13–0) is listed as a four-point underdog in its College Football Playoff semifinal matchup against No. 3 Texas (12–1) on Monday night at the Sugar Bowl.
Oddsmakers’ shocking power rankings on the Huskies of late has left many analysts and sports bettors perplexed to say the least. In two of Washington’s last three games, the Huskies were installed as underdogs: by one point on the road at Oregon State and by 9.5 points against Oregon in the Pac-12 championship game at Las Vegas.
Although the Huskies have emerged victorious in every game this season, including against the Ducks twice, they remain considerable underdogs heading into their Playoff showdown with Texas.
