The 2024-5 Heisman odds before the start of the season suggested a quarterback is the most likely winner of the prestigious NCAAF trophy. However, a running back has stolen the show! Ashton Jeanty is leading the way, but there’s a lot of time left.
College football betting can be unexpected, so you should consider various options if you’re betting on the 2025 Heisman Trophy. Keep reading to see my thoughts on the favorites, a few top sleepers, and my predictions for the potential winner.
2024-25 Heisman Trophy Winner Odds
The best college football betting sites have continuously updated their 2024-25 Heisman prices each week of the season. Here are the latest Heisman odds, courtesy of BetUS Sportsbook.
| Players | 2024-2025 Heisman Odds | Preseason Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | +170 | >+5000 |
| Dillon Gabriel | +300 | +700 |
| Cam Ward | +600 | +2000 |
| Travis Hunter | +1000 | +5000 |
| Jalen Milroe | +1000 | +1400 |
| Carson Beck | +1200 | +750 |
| Cade Klubnik | +1200 | >+2000 |
| Quinn Ewers | +2200 | +1000 |
| Drew Allar | +2500 | >+2000 |
| Garrett Nussmeier | +3000 | +2000 |
| Jaxson Dart | +3000 | +1200 |
Ashton Jeanty’s historic start to the season has the running back on pace to break records this year. It has also caused Jeanty (+170) to surge from greater than +5000 odds to the pole position in the latest Heisman odds.
Quarterbacks Dillion Gabriel (+300) and Cam Ward (+600) are the only other players with shorter than +1000odds. Travis Hunter and Jalen Milroe are tied for the fourth-best odds at +1000.
Bovada covers even more players than what you see above. If you have an underdog in mind, just visit the sportsbook to back him.
NCAAF Heisman Trophy Favorites for 2024-25
Here are the latest favorites for the Heisman Trophy this year.
Ashton Jeanty (+170)
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty was not on the Heisman radar before the season. The Junior had longer than 50-1 odds to win the award at the start of the year. Jeanty is now the +170 favorite for the Heisman at BetUS Sportsbook.
Through six games, Ashton Jeanty is currently on pace to break Barry Sanders' single-season FBS rushing yard record 🤯
Will we have a new record holder by the end of the season?@BroncoSportsFB | @AshtonJeanty2 pic.twitter.com/g3tdXLb3jt
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 13, 2024
The only word to describe Jeanty’s performance this season is dominant. He has started six games for the Broncos this season and has carried the team to a top 15 ranking and a 5-1 record. Here are some of Jeanty’s otherworldly stats so far this year.
- 126 carries
- 1,248 rushing yards
- 9 yards per carry
- 17 rushing touchdowns
Jeanty also has nine receptions for 39 yards and one receiving touchdown this season. His numbers through six games would be a great season for most other players.
If Jeanty stays healthy, he could break Barry Sanders’ single-season record of 2,628 yards. Even if he falls short of the record, Jeanty should be on the stage in New York as a Heisman finalist.
Dillon Gabriel (+300)
Oregon transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel was the +700 favorite to win the Heisman before the season started. Gabriel has led the Ducks to a 6-0 start, and they are now ranked second in the AP Top 25 following their win over Ohio State.
His odds have shortened from +700 to +300 since the start of the season, but Gabriel has fallen to second in the current Heisman odds. He is 10th in passing yards with 1,790 yards so far this season. Gabriel’s 76.1% completion percentage is the best among players with 100 or more attempts.
The Ducks need to remain a top-five team in the rankings for Gabriel to have a chance at the Heisman. The quarterback also needs one or two great Heisman-worthy moments down the stretch if he wants to steal the award from Jeanty.
Cam Ward (+600)
Cam Ward was available at +2000 to win the Heisman before the season. Miami has won ugly this year, but they are still unbeaten. The sixth-ranked Hurricanes are 6-0, and Ward now has the third-best Heisman winner odds at +600.
Ward is tied for the most passing touchdowns in the FBS with 20 and has averaged 10.4 yards per attempt this year. He also has three rushing touchdowns on the year and averages 5.8 yards per rush on his 28 carries this season.
Ward and the Hurricanes have played with fire this season, and the referees have bailed them out on more than one occasion. If Miami can straighten up, they could be genuine National Championship contenders this season. On the other hand, Ward could be one or two losses away from falling out of the Heisman race altogether.
Travis Hunter (+1000)
Colorado’s Travis Hunter was my preseason dark horse Heisman pick. The uber-talented two-way star was listed at +5000 in the 2024-2025 preseason Heisman odds. Hunter has once again been one of the best receivers and defensive backs in the FBS.
“Dad, how good was Travis Hunter?” pic.twitter.com/xVPV0hwoBq
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 13, 2024
Here are just a few of Hunter’s statistics from this season that show why he has shot up Heisman odds boards.
- 587 receiving yards – 8th most
- 49 receptions – 6th most
- 6 receiving touchdowns – Tied for 13th most
- 2 interceptions
- 1 forced fumble
Hunter’s two-way ability leads to an incredibly high snap count. However, it can also be a double-edged sword as it increases his injury risk. Hunter hurt his shoulder early in the Buffaloes 31-28 loss to Kansas State, and his Heisman candidacy could go up in smoke if he misses time.
Jalen Milroe (+1000)
Another player listed at 10-1 odds to win the Heisman this year is Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe. After opening the season at +1400, Milroe shot up odds boards after the Crimson Tide beat the Georgia Bulldogs. However, Milroe and company lost to Vanderbilt the next week, and his Heisman odds faded to +1000.
The QB has 12 passing touchdowns this season, tied for 26th in the FBS, and has 1,483 passing yards this year, the 35th most. On the other hand, Milroe has completed 72.7% of his passes and is averaging 11.2 yards per attempt. He has also been a force on the ground this year, racking up 319 yards and 11 rushing touchdowns on his 77 attempts.
Alabama has relied heavily on Milroe’s dual-threat ability to cover up its deficiencies on defense. If Milroe can continue to play at a high level and the Crimson Tide can avoid another loss, he should be a Heisman finalist this year.
Best Longshot Heisman Odds for 2024-2025
Travis Hunter was my longshot Heisman pick before the season, and he is now tied for the fourth-best odds to win the award.
The good news is that that you can find more good sleepers. Here are three dark horse candidates to consider at the mid-point of the FBS season.
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The Longhorns (6-0) are once again the top-ranked team in the AP Top 25, and they won the Red River Rivalry game 34-3 over Oklahoma. The blowout win was Quinn Ewers’ first game back since returning from an oblique staring.
Quinn Ewers with the Golden Hat 🤠 pic.twitter.com/QQCAjUDQwz
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 12, 2024
Ewers opened the season at +1000 odds to win the Heisman and played well to start the year. However, missing time due to injury cost Ewers in the eyes of the oddsmakers, and he has faded to +2200. Ewers is back and should make a run toward the Heisman in the coming weeks.
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Another quarterback to keep an eye on for this year’s Heisman is Penn State’s Drew Allar. He had longer than 20-1 odds to win the Heisman before the season, and he is still a longshot at +2500. The Nittany Lions’ quarterback has flown under the radar despite leading the team to a top-three ranking.
Allar announced himself as a Heisman candidate in the team’s 33-30 OT win over USC. He completed 69.8% of his passes and threw for 391 yards and two touchdowns. If Allar and the Nittany Lions continue to roll, he should move up Heisman odds boards as the season progresses.
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Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart was one of the top Heisman candidates before the season at +1200 odds. The Rebels are 5-2 but have lost two of their last three games. Darts’ Heisman odds have faded to +3000 as a result of the team’s recent struggles.
Dart is still a talented quarterback, and Ole Miss is currently ranked 18th in the country. If the team can right the ship, the Rebels could make a run to the 12-team College Football Playoff, and Dart could play himself into Heisman consideration.
2024-2025 Heisman Trophy Prediction and Betting Pick
There have been significant changes in the 2024-2025 Heisman odds over the last seven weeks. Injuries, unexpectedly great seasons, and early season Heisman moments have created major shakeups in the current odds for this award.
After watching the first half of the season, here are my updated Heisman Trophy winner predictions for the 2024-2025 season.
- Bet 1: Ashton Jeanty (+170)
- Bet 2: Jaxson Dart (+3000)
Travis Hunter (+1000) also deserves consideration if he can play through his shoulder injury. If not, Ashton Jeanty (+170) could, no pun intended, run away with the Heisman this season. Jaxson Dart is a good bet for a dark horse candidate if he and Ole Miss can make a late playoff run.
