Experts have given their opinions on the favorites for the CFP title and Heisman award. The Big Ten's Oregon Ducks and Dante Moore are favored by experts for these honors. Notably, Texas is not favored by experts for the CFP title.

Further details on the experts' reasoning can be found in a report from the Austin American-Statesman. The report provides more information on why the Oregon Ducks and Dante Moore are considered top contenders for the CFP title and Heisman award, respectively.