Early Heisman Favorites
2021 Heisman Trophy Odds
- However, looking at the 2021 Heisman odds, it appears that quarterbacks are back in the driver’s seat to win the coveted award again with Oklahoma signal-caller Spencer Rattler listed as the early favorite.
- We can only speculate, but online betting sites have posted odds for who might be the next Heisman winner, so let’s talk about it. Early Heisman Picks: 1) Sam Howell – UNC +800.
Early Heisman Favorite For 2022 Football
Over at BetOnline, they released these way-too-early odds, and at the top are the usual suspects from schools like USC, Alabama, Clemson, and Georgia. The one Mountain West player on the list is Nevada quarterback Carson Strong. He was the conference player of the year and was amazing. His odds are 25/1 which are good for 22nd, so not great.
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Updated on Sun., Mar. 7 at 4:45 p.m. (ET) - Odds Provided by BetMGM - Subject to Change
How to Read the Heisman Trophy Odds
Quarterback Spencer Rattler of Oklahoma has been tabbed the early Heisman Trophy betting favorite at 3/1 odds (Bet $100 to win $300) per BetMGM.
That's always been a common trend with this award, but 2020 saw things play out different. Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith surged late in the season and won the award, with some bettors cashing tickets as high as 50/1 odds.
Along with Rattler, this year's 2021 Heisman Trophy Odds contenders include the below players and they're all quarterbacks.
Early Heisman Favorites 2020
- D.J. Uiagalelei (Clemson) +500
- JT Daniels (Georgia) +600
- Sam Howell (North Carolina) +700
- Bryce Young (Alabama) +700
The 2021 Heisman Trophy finalists will be announced on Dec. 6, 2021 and the ceremony is expected to take place on Saturday Dec. 11, 2021.
2022 College Football Playoff Odds Comparison
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Early Heisman Favorites For 2021 Cfb Season
Heisman Trophy History
The Heisman Trophy winner has been a quarterback in eight of the last 10 seasons with the two outliers coming from Alabama.
2019 Early Heisman Favorites
WR DeVonta Smith brought home the hardware for the Crimson Tide in the shortened 2020 season while running back Derrick Henry took the honors for 'Bama in 2015.
- 2020 - DeVonta Smith, Alabama WR
- 2019 - Joe Burrow, LSU QB
- 2018 - Kyler Murray, Oklahoma QB
- 2017 - Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma QB
- 2016 - Lamar Jackson, Louisville QB
- 2015 - Derrick Henry, Alabama RB
- 2014 - Marcus Mariota, Oregon QB
- 2013 - Jameis Winston, Florida State QB
- 2012 - Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M QB
- 2011 - Robert Griffin III, Baylor QB