Texas and Oklahoma probably thought they were done competing this year at the conclusion of their annual Red River Rivalry showdown on Oct. 11 in Dallas.

That hasn’t turned out to be the case as the season has progressed.

While the longtime adversaries will almost certainly not clash on the field again, they’re currently jockeying for position against each other in an effort to earn what might be the final College Football Playoff at-large spot.

CFP rankings are now released every Tuesday night, spurring dissection and discussion far and wide but the betting market implies it all might be unnecessary.

The picture is rather clear by the odds. Four teams at Caesars/William Hill are such big favorites to reach the 12-team field that odds aren’t even currently available — Ohio State, India

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