College Football Heisman Trophy Odds (2026)

The following post features College Football Heisman Trophy Odds (2026).

With the 2026 NCAAF season approaching, oddsmakers have released preseason odds for the winner of the Heisman Trophy.

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With multiple legitimate contenders, the Heisman Trophy race sets up as a compelling futures market — giving bettors a chance to lock in value before the season begins.

So, how is the Heisman Trophy picture shaping up in 2026? Here’s what you need to know.

Heisman Trophy Odds (2026)

Below is a table displaying the preseason odds for the 2026 Heisman Trophy. All odds were sourced on June 27, 2026. Click here for the very latest odds (via OddsChecker).

Heisman Trophy 2026 – Preseason Player Spotlights

Arch Manning, QB, Texas Longhorns

Texas quarterback Arch Manning enters the 2026 season as one of the clear frontrunners for the Heisman Trophy. The former five-star and nephew of Peyton and Eli finally took over as the full-time starter in 2025 and showed flashes of brilliance down the stretch. Now fully healthy after offseason foot surgery and armed with another year in Steve Sarkisian’s offense, Manning is poised for a massive breakout on a loaded Longhorns roster with national championship aspirations.

CJ Carr, QB, Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Notre Dame’s CJ Carr co-leads the early Heisman conversation after a promising first full season as the starter. The redshirt sophomore put up solid numbers in 2025 and now returns with experience, weapons, and one of the most favorable schedules in the country. Many analysts view Carr as the favorite to deliver Notre Dame its first Heisman winner since 1987, provided the Irish stay in the national title picture.

Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss Rebels

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss burst onto the national scene in 2025 as a transfer from Ferris State, throwing for nearly 4,000 yards and leading the Rebels to a College Football Playoff semifinal appearance. After winning an extra year of eligibility through legal appeals, the dual-threat signal-caller returns as a veteran leader in Lane Kiffin’s high-powered offense and a legitimate dark-horse Heisman threat.

Julian Sayin, QB, Ohio State Buckeyes

Ohio State’s Julian Sayin showed significant growth throughout the 2025 season and enters 2026 with sky-high expectations in Columbus. The young quarterback has elite arm talent and benefits from one of the nation’s most talented supporting casts. If the Buckeyes contend for a national title, Sayin’s production and big-game performances could easily push him into the Heisman conversation.

Darian Mensah, QB, Miami Hurricanes

Miami’s Darian Mensah arrives in Coral Gables as one of the most intriguing transfers in recent memory. After stops at Tulane and Duke, the athletic quarterback with a cannon arm is expected to thrive in a high-octane Hurricanes offense. Analysts have raved about his upside, with some projecting him as a potential preseason favorite if Miami lives up to its lofty expectations.

Josh Hoover, QB, Indiana Hoosiers

Following Fernando Mendoza’s 2025 Heisman win, Indiana’s Josh Hoover has big shoes to fill — and the early odds suggest he’s up to the task. The transfer quarterback brings proven production and poise to a Hoosiers program riding high momentum. If Hoover can keep Indiana competitive in the Big Ten, he has a clear path to Heisman contention in what could be another magical year in Bloomington.

2025 Heisman Results

Last season, Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza made history by winning the 2025 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first Hoosier to claim college football’s most prestigious individual honor. The redshirt junior quarterback led the undefeated Hoosiers on a remarkable run, dazzling voters with his precision passing, leadership, and big-play ability while securing 643 first-place votes.

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia finished second with 189 first-place votes after an outstanding season that elevated the Commodores. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin rounded out the list of finalists.

Heisman Trophy Award

The Heisman Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football, as determined by a vote of media members, former winners, and one collective fan ballot. Finalists are selected based on total voting points, with ballots weighted toward first-, second-, and third-place votes.

The voting panel includes over 900 media representatives across six regions, plus all living former Heisman winners. The winner is announced each December at a nationally televised ceremony in New York City, following the conclusion of conference championship games. The award recognizes not only statistical excellence, but also impact on team success, big-game performance, and overall college football legacy.

Heisman Trophy Winner (by Year)

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