It’s not a BetOnline scam to find the odds up for next season in college football, even though the season just ended on Monday night with Alabama’s 21-0 shutout of LSU in a battle of the SEC powers. Here is a look at the early lines and five times who have a legitimate shot to lift the crystal ball next January in the Orange Bowl.

LSU (+385): A Bodog review of the Tigers’ season would show that they were the best team in the nation until Monday night, but they can take solace in a slew of returning defensive players, including Heisman finalist and cornerback Tyrann Mathieu, although they’ll likely lose Mo Claiborne in the secondary. LSU will have to sort out their quarterback situation, but that has been an issue for the last four years and head coach Les Miles has kept LSU on top.

Alabama (+500): The Crimson Tide will be a favorite of players that use price per head bookie software, but their front seven on defense that shut down the Tigers have a few potential losses looming and the secondary will lose experience as well. Head coach Nick Saban could choose to throw more after A.J. McCarron’s game against LSU, but he needs receiving help. Another Heisman finalist, Trent Richardson, will probably jet to the NFL, but the Crimson Tide have some young backs coming up.

USC (+1000): The Trojans have been ineligible for the postseason for two years due to violations from the Pete Carroll regime, but Lane Kiffin is regaining respect for steering the Trojans in the right directions in these tough times, and they would have been in the Pac-12 title game last season if not for those violations. Look for quarterback Matt Barkley to be a Heisman favorite among those that use price per head services, and he has a deep team on both sides of the ball.

Florida State (+1200): The Seminoles had a shady early-season stretch that took them out of the national picture, but they have a lot of returning talent led by quarterback E.J. Manuel and a defense that should be one of the best in the country due to its speed and hard-hitting style. However, they have to get past Virginia Tech and a resurgent Clemson program in the ACC.

Michigan (+2500): The Wolverines returned to the national stage in Brady Hoke’s first year as head coach, and the fanbase would have taken only a win over Ohio State, but 10 wins and a BCS bowl victory will also do (they also beat the Buckeyes). Denard Robinson has to work on his accuracy, but he forms a lethal one-two punch with Fitzgerald Toussaint coming out of the backfield. The defense was the key to their success, and their continued improvement will be integral to their sports betting online chances.