We haven't even crowned a 2025 National Champion, but Heisman Trophy odds for 2026 are already on the board.
Just like he was at the start of last season, Arch Manning is atop the betting board for college football's greatest individual honor. But hot on his heels is Notre Dame signal caller CJ Carr.
Dante Moore is also back in the thick of things after forgoing the NFL Draft to return to Oregon.
Below are the latest college football odds to win the 2026 Heisman Trophy.
Heisman Trophy odds
| Player | Position |  |
|---|---|---|
 Arch Manning |
QB | +750 |
 CJ Carr |
QB | +800 |
 Jeremiah Smith |
WR | +1100 |
| Julian Sayin |
QB | +1100 |
 Josh Hoover |
QB | +1100 |
 Gunner Stockton |
QB | +1300 |
 Sam Leavitt |
QB | +1300 |
 Dante Moore |
QB | +1300 |
 Marcel Reed |
QB | +1700 |
 Jayden Maiava |
QB | +1700 |
2026 Heisman Trophy opening odds
- Arch Manning +800
- CJ Carr +800
- Jeremiah Smith +1000
- Julian Sayin +1000
- Josh Hoover +1200
- Gunner Stockton +1200
- Sam Leavitt +1200
- Marcel Reed +1500
- Jayden Maiava +1600
- Dylan Raiola +1600
Odds courtesy of FanDuel.
Heisman Trophy winners by position
| Position | Heisman Trophy Awards |
|---|---|
| Running back | 40 |
| Quarterback | 39 |
| Wide receiver | 4 |
| Tight end | 2 |
| Fullback | 2 |
| Halfback | 2 |
| Cornerback | 2 |
Running backs won the Heisman Trophy 11 straight times from 1973 to 1983.
Heisman Trophy betting trends
Here are a few trends to keep in mind before placing a bet on the biggest individual award of the college football season.
- Quarterbacks have dominated this award over the last 20 years, with 16 Heisman winners playing under center.
- The Heisman trophy winner usually comes from a team with a shot at winning the national title, even though it is a regular season award. Since 2000, 14 Heisman trophy winners have played for teams that made it to the national championship game. If you're handicapping the Heisman, you might want to consider looking at which teams have the best chance of winning the title on the NCAA futures odds board.
- Even though DeVonta Smith won the Heisman in 2020, he is one of only five seniors to win the Heisman in the last 20 years.
Heisman Trophy history
| Year | Winner (Position) | School |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fernando Mendoza (QB) | Indiana |
| 2024 | Travis Hunter (CB/WR) | Colorado |
| 2023 | Jayden Daniels (QB) | LSU |
| 2022 | Caleb Williams (QB) | USC |
| 2021 | Bryce Young (QB) | Alabama |
| 2020 | Devonta Smith (WR) | Alabama |
| 2019 | Joe Burrow (QB) | LSU |
| 2018 | Kyler Murray (QB) | Oklahoma |
| 2017 | Baker Mayfield (QB) | Oklahoma |
| 2016 | Lamar Jackson (QB) | Louisville |
Heisman Trophy Odds FAQs
Arch Manning is favored to win the Heisman Trophy.
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy in 2025.
Quarterbacks have won 16 of the last 20 Heisman Trophies.
