Dismappointing start shifts Arch Manning's Heisman probability towards the south
Headline: Heisman Trophy Odds Shift Dramatically After Weekend Games
In the world of college football, the Heisman Trophy race is heating up as we approach the midway point of the season. Here's a roundup of the latest changes in the odds for some of the top contenders.
Georgia's Gunner Stockton and Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith see their odds increase
Quarterbacks Gunner Stockton of Georgia and Jeremiah Smith of Ohio State have seen a significant boost in their Heisman Trophy odds. Both players now stand at +1600, according to FanDuel, following impressive performances over the weekend.
Arch Manning's odds take a hit
The story, however, is different for Arch Manning. The Texas quarterback's Heisman Trophy odds took a hit after a subpar performance in the No. 1 Longhorns' loss to the No. 3 Buckeyes. Manning completed 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the game. As a result, his odds have changed from 5-1 at kickoff to +1800.
New contenders emerge
In the aftermath of the weekend's games, a few new names have entered the fray. South Carolina quarterback La'Norris Sellers and Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer have seen their odds increase to +1600. Meanwhile, Drew Allar of Penn State, Dante Moore of Oregon, and Carson Beck of Miami all sit at +1800, the same as Arch Manning.
Clemson's Cade Klubnik and LSU's Garrett Nussmeier remain co-favorites for the 2025 Heisman Trophy
Looking further ahead, the odds for Clemson's Cade Klubnik and LSU's Garrett Nussmeier to win the 2025 Heisman Trophy remain at +700. These two quarterbacks were moved to co-favorites before the Saturday evening game in South Carolina.
Odds for other contenders
Several other players have Heisman Trophy odds of +2000, +2500, +3300, and +3500, including Jackson Arnold (Auburn), Sam Leavitt (Arizona State), Julian Sayin (Ohio State), DJ Lagway (Florida), Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame), Thomas Castellanos (Florida State), Marcel Reed (Texas A&M), Kevin Jennings (SMU), and Austin Simmons (Ole Miss).
The current betting odds for Arch Manning winning the 2025 Heisman Trophy at FanDuel are not publicly available.
As the college football season continues, keep an eye on these contenders as they vie for the coveted Heisman Trophy. The race is far from over, and every game could potentially shift the odds in a player's favour.
