One player bet, the other one raised, the first player called, and the chips were pushed to the middle of the table.
Flip the cards, let’s see what everyone has.
Oregon Ducks QB Bo Nix and LSU QB Jayden Daniels have been deadlocked in a battle for the Heisman Trophy over the past few weeks, and with the regular season now behind us, it’s time to see where everyone stands.
Except, Nix gets one more opportunity to strengthen his hand. That’s the benefit that you get when your team is among the best in the nation, and gets the opportunity to play for a conference championship game rather than sitting at home on the first weekend of December. Nix and the Ducks secured that opportunity with a 31-7 win over the Oregon State Beavers this week, while the 3-loss Tigers got a win over Texas A&M in the final game of their season.
It could end up being the difference in the Heisman race, with the two neck-and-neck in the betting odds after Week 13.
Where will things stand after Week 14? As with the College Football Playoff rankings, that’s what really matters. Until then, we can only speculate what is to come, and debate what we’ve seen so far. I’m of the opinion that an elite player on a one-loss team with a potential spot in the playoff is more deserving than an elite player on a three-loss team, destined for a spot in the ReliaQuest Bowl — a borderline exhibition game that Daniels will more than likely opt out of as he prepares for the NFL Draft.
That’s just my opinion, though. You have yours, and Las Vegas sportsbooks have theirs. Here are the update betting odds for the Heisman Trophy, courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook:
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