2025 Heisman Odds and Predictions – Arch Manning’s Time to Win the Heisman?

With Quinn Ewers now in the NFL with Miami, the Longhorns will turn over their offense to Manning, the nephew of Eli and Peyton Manning, and grandson of Archie Manning. In limited action as a freshman, Manning completed 61-of-90 passes for 939 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions. He also ran 25 times for 108 yards, and scored four times.

“He [Arch Manning] is going to be the most dynamic quarterback we have seen, perhaps, in a generation.”

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He’s more mobile than his uncles, but Manning has to prove he can make better decisions throwing the ball. He made some mistakes in his limited time behind Ewers, but he may have been forcing it because of the limited opportunities.

The team is his now, so the sophomore can relax and let the game come to him. He does have a lot of pressure on him to become the first Manning to win the Heisman (although his grandfather and uncles have an award named after them, the Manning Award).

Manning has a talented cast around him, and the defense should be excellent again. He’ll get thrown into the fire right away as #1 Texas visits #3 Ohio State in Week 1. That game will have be a major indicator of whether Manning’s Heisman favorite status is justified.

Nussmeier had a terrific 2024 season, completing 64.2% of his passes for 4,052 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. The senior pivot struggled during a three-game skid that took the Tigers out of CFP Playoff position, tossing four touchdowns and five picks during that stretch.

However, Nussmeier’s improvement is imperative to LSU’s CFP championship odds, and the Tigers had some new receivers to go with the returning Aaron Anderson. The offensive line has to protect Nussmeier, who is not a mobile quarterback. On the flip side, if you give him time, the Lake Charles, Louisiana, native will pick you apart.

Nussmeier and the #9 Tigers head to #4 Clemson in Week 1, so there will be a big test right off the bat. However, the fifth-year senior has plenty of experience, and he could overtake Manning early in the Heisman odds for 2025!

Klubnik will be waiting for Nussmeier and the Tigers, and he had a spectacular junior season for Clemson. The quarterback passes for 3,639 yards and completed 63.4% of his attempts, along with 36 touchdowns and just six interceptions. He also ran for 463 yards and another seven scores on the ground.

The Austin, Texas native acquitted himself well in a 38-24 loss to the Longhorns in the first round of the CFP Playoffs last season, throwing for 336 yards and three scores with just one pick. The Tigers have a relatively easy slate, so Klubnik could put up some massive numbers. If Clemson’s defense can improve and the Tigers can post a great record, Klubnik should move up the Heisman odds!

Smith had a phenomenal freshman season for the defending champion Buckeyes, catching 76 passes for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns, while adding another touchdown on the ground. His receiving yards and touchdowns set a record for true freshmen.

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The Buckeyes have a new quarterback in Julian Sayin (more on that below), while #2 receiver Emeka Egbuka is also gone, and there is a new offensive coordinator in Brian Hartline. Smith is going to attract a lot of attention, as he’s one of the most talented receivers to come along lately. Even if you just throw it up and let Smith go get the ball, that’s a good play in the Ohio State offense.

The last pure wide receiver to win the Heisman was Alabama’s DaVonta Smith in 2020, and the only other WR to do so was Notre Dame’s Tim Brown in 1987. Can Smith join that group?

Sellers heads into his junior year with momentum after leading the Gamecocks to a 9-4 record last season. The Florence, SC, native completed 65.6% of his passes for 2,534 yards, 18 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while adding 674 yards and seven scores on the ground.

Sellers will have to handle more as running back Raheim Sanders is gone, and the receiving corps is inexperienced. The #13 Gamecocks also lost a lot on defense, so there is even more pressure on Sellers. But many are high on his Heisman odds chances. If Sellers can navigate a brutal second-half schedule, jumping on that price now will be a bargain!

Sayin replaces the graduated Will Howard, who is now with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He didn’t get much work as a freshman, as Sayin completed just 5-of-12 passes for 84 yards, although he did have a touchdown pass. He is largely unknown to the rest of the country, and his 2025 Heisman odds might be a bit low.

That being said, he has a beast of a receiver to throw to in Smith, and if he can play well against Texas, Sayin doesn’t have a tough game until visiting Illinois in Week 7. The Texas game will serve as a strong barometer of where Sayin is right now, but don’t be surprised if the highly-touted sophomore has a fine season!

Jeremiyah Love rushed for 1,125 yards and 17 scores, as the Fighting Irish lost to Ohio State in the CFP championship game. The running back looks ready to carry a bigger load in 2025.

Normal people don’t move the way Jeremiyah Love moves.

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The issue with Love’s Heisman odds is the depth of his own team. Jadarian Price is also back for the #6 Fighting Irish, and he was third on the team in rushing yards with 746 yards. Price is going to take carries away from Love. I’m not sure if Love can put up the pure numbers he’ll need to be a serious Heisman contender.

But the Fighting Irish have a new quarterback in CJ Carr, so they’ll need someone to take the pressure off the redshirt freshman. If Love can deal with a heavy workload, he has a shot at the trophy.

Horvat winning would be probably the biggest upset in the history of the Heisman odds, and Navy isn’t even ranked after a 10-3 season. But Horvath, a senior, was incredible with 1,254 yards and 17 scores on the ground in Navy’s Wing-T offense, which is a run-heavy attack.

Yet, Horvath also showed he was capable of passing the ball, although he didn’t do it much. Horvath threw 139 times all season, completing 80 attempts for 1,353 yards, 13 touchdowns, and four picks.

Only two Navy quarterbacks have won the Heisman: Joe Bellino in 1960, and Roger Staubach in 1963. Horvath would probably have to run for 2,000 yards, and the Midshipmen would likely have to go undefeated. But people love a good story, especially surrounding the military. If Horvath were to have an astonishing season, you could see an unprecedented return in his 2025 Heisman betting odds!