What is the Heisman Trophy?

The Heisman Trophy is an individual award given to the "most outstanding" college football player in the country each season.

Can I bet on who will win the Heisman Trophy?

Yes, most legal U.S. sportsbooks offer odds on the Heisman Trophy. But some states like New York restrict betting on player awards.

Who can win the Heisman?

Technically any college football player can win the Heisman, but most have no realistic shot. Here are the four main criteria to winning it. The Heisman winner: Is almost always a quarterback Should win 10+ games Puts up strong raw stats -- lots of yards, lots of touchdowns. Efficiency is less important. Plays in a Power 5 conference

How does Heisman voting work?

870 voters across six regions get three total spots on their ballot, with players getting 3, 2 or 1 point for each vote. The voters are comprised of primarily sports writers, with past Heisman winners also getting votes. The regions do matter, because voters are more concentrated in the southeast, northeast and midwest. The west coast voters cover a large percentage of the country, but don’t make up a large percentage of the vote. So there can be a bit of an east coast/southeast bias in Heisman Trophy betting and voting.

How do college football odds work?

Heisman odds work like all other college football odds. They're centered around winning or risking $100 -- so a $100 bet on Caleb Williams at +500 would pay $500, plus your original $100 back. A $10 bet on Quinn Ewers at +1200 would pay $120. If you’re confused about all this, read up on a few of these educational pieces: How American odds work 12 things for brand-new sports bettors to know How point spreads work What is a moneyline?

Who won the Heisman Trophy in 2023?

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels won the 2023 Heisman Trophy.

2024-25 Heisman Trophy Odds: Who Will Win?

Chase Howell

Updated:

Oct 09, 2024, 03:52 PM EDT

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Player	Odds
Travis Hunter - Colorado Buffaloes	-8000
Ashton Jeanty - Boise State Broncos	+2000
Jaden Rashada - Georgia Bulldogs	+3500
Cam Ward - Miami (FL) Hurricanes	+10000
Seth Henigan - Memphis Tigers	+15000
Garrett Greene - West Virginia Mountaineers	+17500
Will Howard - Ohio State Buckeyes	+25000
Dillon Gabriel - Oregon Ducks	+25000
Shedeur Sanders - Colorado Buffaloes	+25000
Quinn Ewers - Texas Longhorns	+25000
Aidan Chiles - Michigan State Spartans	+50000

Odds via Caesars Sportsbook, updated in real-time. Confused? Learn more about how American odds work.

A quarterback has won the Heisman Trophy in 20 of the past 24 seasons, so it comes as a little bit of a surprise that two of the favorites to win the trophy are not quarterbacks.

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty has taken over as the Heisman favorite as he's run all over his opponents and is on pace to set rushing records.

Colorado's star athlete Travis Hunter has moved up the odds board each week.

Cam Ward and Jalen Milroe are the two top quarterbacks that could chase down Hunter and Jeanty.

Nico Iamaleava, Jaxson Dart and Dillon Gabriel make up the second tier that could jump up with a big game.

2024-25 Heisman Trophy Odds Comparison

Compare odds for the Heisman Trophy winner across all major U.S. sportsbooks.

FUTURES	Consensus	Cons.
Travis HunterT.Hunter	-8000	-2000	-8000	N/A	-9000	-3335
Ashton JeantyA.Jeanty	+800	+750	+2000	+800	+1400	+600
Jaden RashadaJ.Rashada	+3500	N/A	+3500	N/A	N/A	N/A
Seth HeniganS.Henigan	+15000	N/A	+15000	N/A	N/A	N/A
Garrett GreeneG.Greene	+17500	N/A	+17500	N/A	N/A	N/A
Aidan ChilesA.Chiles	+20000	N/A	+50000	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cam WardC.Ward	+25000	+25000	+10000	N/A	+50000	+50000
Dillon GabrielD.Gabriel	+25000	+20000	+25000	N/A	+50000	+25000
$Quinn Ewers Logo$ Quinn EwersQ.Ewers	+25000	N/A	+25000	N/A	N/A	N/A
Will HowardW.Howard	+25000	N/A	+25000	N/A	N/A	N/A
Luther BurdenL.Burden	+25000	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shedeur SandersS.Sanders	+33344	N/A	+25000	N/A	N/A	N/A
Jalen MilroeJ.Milroe	+50000	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bryson DailyB.Daily	+50000	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

The Heisman Trophy is the highest honor for a college football player, and many who have won this prestigious award have enjoyed exceptional NFL careers. Let's look at some of the brightest NCAAF talents seen in recent seasons who have been given the Heisman.

Data via SportsOddsHistory

Year	Winner	Position	College
2023	Jayden Daniels	QB	LSU
2022	Caleb Williams	QB	USC
2021	Bryce Young	QB	Alabama
2020	DeVonta Smith	WR	Alabama
2019	Joe Burrow	QB	LSU
2018	Kyler Murray	QB	Oklahoma
2017	Baker Mayfield	QB	Oklahoma
2016	Lamar Jackson	QB	Louisville
2015	Derrick Henry	RB	Alabama
2014	Marcus Mariota	QB	Oregon

2024-25 Heisman Trophy Odds: Who Will Win?

2024-25 Heisman Trophy Odds Comparison

Past Heisman Trophy Winners