Surge of betting for CFP semifinals, but short of setting records

The combination of a strong College Football Playoff field and the semifinals being on New Year's Day sparked a surge in betting, but not to the level hoped for by sportsbooks. Michigan is a 4 1/2-point favorite at FanDuel Sportsbook, but it's Washington that is driving the early action.

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