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Where does Jackson Arnold rank in early 2024 Heisman odds according to Fan Duel?

Jackson Arnold is already getting some preseason Heisman buzz before his first year as a starter.

If you think [autotag]Jackson Arnold[/autotag] is going to win the [autotag]Heisman[/autotag] in 2024, now is the time to bet on it. You probably won’t see the odds this low again if he has the season you think he’s going to have.

Arnold is heading into his first year as the starting quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners. The sophomore quarterback showed flashes in games last year. Even though his bowl game was soured with all of the turnovers, he showed in that game why people are so high on him and his ability.

He’s definitely got all of the makings to be Oklahoma’s next great quarterback and Heisman contender. Arnold’s going to have plenty of opportunities to show out against several high-quality opponents.

So where does Arnold land in 2024 Heisman odds according to Fan Duel Sportsbook? Let’s take a look at the early contenders.

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Texas’ Quinn Ewers and Georgia’s Carson Beck tabbed Heisman favorites

Quinn Ewers is seen as a Heisman favorite according to one sportsbook.

More preseason Heisman odds have been released. According to one sportsbook, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Georgia quarterback Carson Beck appear to separate from everyone else.

Ewers and Beck check in at 7 1/2-1 odds. The players are followed by Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel at 10-1. Ohio State quarterback Will Howard and Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe slot at 12-1 odds.

Tennessee’s Nico Iamaleava (15-1), LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier (18-1) and Oklahoma’s Jackson Arnold (18-1) are interesting inclusions given their lack of experience. Even so, all three carry the talent and play at programs with enough pedigree that they could secure the award with a strong season.

Other notable odds include Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart and Texas A&M quarterback Connor Weigman. Dart has all the ability to put up Heisman numbers, but Ole Miss’ lack of program prestige appears to be working against him in early odds. It’s uncertain what effect that would have on his inclusion in the Heisman race.

What seems evident is that the odds view Texas and Georgia highly leading into the season. Since the award is typically given to a player from one of the top teams, with exceptions like LSU’s Jayden Daniels and Florida’s Tim Tebow, it appears some view Texas in the same tier as Georgia heading into 2024.

Texas will look to bring home its first Heisman Trophy since running back Ricky Williams won it in 1998.

Bo Nix becomes heavy favorites to win Heisman Trophy after 4 TD performance in Week 11

Bo Nix becomes heavy favorites to win Heisman Trophy after 4 TD performance in Week 11

A couple of weeks ago, we knew Oregon Ducks’ quarterback Bo Nix was sitting in a good spot when it came to the Heisman Trophy.

After the big win over the Utah Utes, Nix had jumped back into the conversation at the sportsbooks. With games against California and USC coming up — a pair of defenses that didn’t pose much of a threat — it seemed the opportunity was there for the fifth-year QB to boost his resume.

We told you to buy in on his odds if you hadn’t already, even though they dropped from plus-1300 to plus-600 after the statement win. I hope you listened because the value has completely left when it comes to placing a wager.

After four touchdowns and more than 400 yards passing against USC, Nix is now the heavy favorite to win the award, surpassing both Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy. The latter has completely fallen off the board.

Take a look at where Nix’s odds now stand in comparison to the rest of the candidates:

Bo Nix joins dead heat at top of Heisman Trophy odds after statement win

The Heisman race is getting crowded at the top, but Oregon’s Bo Nix is right in the thick of it.

We’re now getting set to turn our calendar over to November, which means that in the world of college football, it’s gut-check time.

While the first 9 weeks of the season were filled with non-conference cupcakes for most teams and a feeling-out period for others, the true contenders separate themselves once we get into November. Spots in conference championship games are put on the line, and College Football Playoff resumes are built as well.

Heisman Trophy resumes also start to be thrown under the microscope.

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With just over a month until the ultimate player-recognition award is handed out, the top athletes in the nation are continuing to jockey for position and try to land a seat in New York City for the ceremony at the start of December. Based on their play now, and their continued success over the next month, the ultimate individual achievement in college football can be won or lost.

It’s safe to say that there is a lot riding on these next few weeks for the top players in the nation. As we continue to watch while this thing winds down, here’s a look at the latest betting odds from FanDuel Sportsbook on the award.

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Bo Nix sees another massive bump in Heisman odds; Caleb Williams falls off the map

Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix has seen another big boost in his Heisman Trophy odds after a great game against Washington State.

In my weekly column, I preached patience for fans of the Oregon Ducks as they dive into the stretch run of the season with eyes on the Pac-12 Championship and a potential spot in the College Football Playoff.

It’s become clear that patience is also needed when it comes to Bo Nix and the Heisman Trophy.

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Early in the year, the Oregon Ducks’ quarterback was among the upper-middle tier of Heisman candidates, and he backed that up with very solid stats, leading the nation in completion percentage and among the top players in terms of TD-to-interception ratio.

After the Ducks dropped a game against the Washington Huskies, though, Nix’s odds plummeted, despite him having great stats in the performance.

Unsurprisingly, we just needed to exercise some patience and wait for Nix’s odds to jump back up

With another 3 total TD and zero turnover game last weekend against the Washington State Cougars, Nix is once again near the top of the Heisman board, and if he can keep it up going forward through Oregon’s tough schedule, there should be very little doubt that he will be in New York for the ceremony in December.

Here’s where the full Heisman odds stand after Week 8 of the season:

Texas QB Quinn Ewers among On3’s top Heisman contenders for 2023

“Easily the Big 12’s most likely Heisman Trophy contender.”

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers has garnered a substantial amount of hype this offseason. Continue reading “Texas QB Quinn Ewers among On3’s top Heisman contenders for 2023”

Quinn Ewers viewed as one of the five Heisman contenders in the Big 12

Quinn Ewers for Heisman?

As a five-star recruit, Quinn Ewers was widely viewed as the next great quarterback thanks to his big arm and ability to throw from all sorts of angles. Continue reading “Quinn Ewers viewed as one of the five Heisman contenders in the Big 12”

Heisman Trophy Candidates. Can ANYONE Beat Caleb Williams?

Who are the top candidates still in the mix for the 2022 Heisman Trophy race? Are there ANY candidates worthy other than Caleb Williams?

Who’s in the hunt for the 2022 Heisman Trophy? Are there any other candidates than Caleb Williams now?

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Heisman Watch: Top Candidates, Championship Week

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Last year at this time we still didn’t really know who the Heisman finalists were, much less the possible winner.

Alabama QB Bryce Young put together a drive for the ages to get by Auburn, but whatever – his candidacy was about to run into a hard wall with Georgia coming up next.

And then he threw for 421 yards and three touchdowns in the 41-24 SEC Championship win. That made it easy, and it’s simple this year, too, unless Caleb Williams has a disastrous day against Utah in the Pac-12 Championship.

Full disclosure, I’m a Heisman voter and can’t reveal my vote, preferences, or potential ideas for my ballot under penalty of death, or something far, far worse – like being forced to watch some sort of country music holiday special. With that said …

Can anyone provide any sort of a challenge to Williams?

The USC star did what he had to against Notre Dame, taking the Carson Palmer 2002 Heisman playbook and stepping up when the world was watching. However, Palmer didn’t have to play in a Pac-12 Championship with a College Football Playoff spot on the line.

There might be an opportunity for someone other than Williams to take the cheese with one monster performance this weekend.

Here are the five top realistic candidates for the 2022 Heisman Trophy.

Player(s) of Week 13

RB Donovan Edwards & QB JJ McCarthy, Michigan
But … but … Blake Corum?

After a week of speculation about whether or not Corum could play against Ohio State, he only ran twice for six yards. Edwards stepped up behind a great day from the Michigan offensive line, running 22 times for 216 yards and two scores. McCarthy ran six times for 27 yard and a score, and he hit half his passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns without a pick in the shocking 45-23 win.

5 Other Players On The Heisman Watch List

Reality check – if you’re not playing this weekend in one of the conference championship games, you’re not winning the 2022 Heisman Trophy.

You might be a finalist, but it’s going to take something amazing just to be close to the pin if you’re not doing something Heismaney with everyone paying attention.

Next week will be the list of finalists, and again, a few of these guys could be on it. None of them will win the trophy, though.

In alphabetical order …

QB Hendon Hooker, Tennessee
QB Drake Maye, North Carolina
QB Bo Nix, Oregon
RB Bijan Robinson, Texas
QB Bryce Young, Alabama

5. RB Blake Corum, Michigan

Unstoppable throughout the regular season, he wasn’t needed much in the first three games – he still managed to crank up five touchdown runs against UConn. Once the lights came on, he was fantastic averaging close to six yards per carry with 18 scores before suffering a knee injury late in the year against Illinois. He ran for 108 yards against the Illini as part of a run of eight straight 100-yard days.

Why Blake Corum Will Win the Heisman: He was the signature star for what’s turning into the signature team of the college football regular season. Seriously, Georgia was fun and all, but does it have wins as good as Michigan has over Ohio State and Penn State?

Why Blake Corum Won’t Win the Heisman: Shhhhhhh. You’re not supposed to say this out loud, but … 1) Blake Corum isn’t the best running back in college football – Bijan Robinson probably is. 2) Blake Corum isn’t the best running back in the Big Ten. He’s not even in the top two – Minnesota’s Mohamed Ibrahim and Chase Brown of Illinois had better seasons.

All that, and he – TOTALLY unfair, but it’s part of the Heisman deal – didn’t do much against Ohio State, and he’s hardly a lock to be a big factor in the Big Ten Championship with his knee injury still a concern.

NEXT: 2022 Heisman Candidates: Top 4

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UNC’s Drake Maye is among the four best odds to win the Heisman

Drake Maye is “quietly” having a Heisman Trophy-contending season. It’s time for the national media to catch up.

Through the first 12 weeks of the college football season, all the Heisman Trophy discussions have been aimed at CJ Stroud, Caleb Williams, Hendon Hooker, and more recently Bo Nix.

However, North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye is having a monster season. The redshirt freshman from Charlotte has been outperforming all of them. Maye is leading the nation in touchdown passes and second in yards.

Perhaps the game against Notre Dame, where UNC fell to the Irish has been keeping him out of the national discussion. In that game, all Maye did was throw for 301 yards and 5 touchdowns. Hard to knock him for that performance.

With just two weeks left in the regular season and three weeks before the ACC title game against Clemson, we broke down the top six Heisman Trophy contenders based on their odds to win it per Tipico Sportsbook.