Track the latest Heisman Trophy odds for the 2026 college football season at DraftKings Sportsbook. This page lists the top candidates, their previous-update and preseason odds, plus the players making the biggest moves in the market.
The Heisman race can change quickly as players produce standout performances, their teams move through the schedule and injuries affect the board. This page follows the latest movement throughout the season.
This page is updated weekly throughout the 2026 college football season with the latest Heisman Trophy odds movement at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Updated October 12, 2026. Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook and are subject to change.
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Heisman Trophy Odds
These are the current Heisman Trophy candidates at DraftKings Sportsbook, along with their previous-update and preseason odds.
| Player | Current odds | Previous update | Preseason odds | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State | -220 | +100 | +1400 | Shortened from +100 to -220 |
| CJ Carr, Notre Dame | +1000 | +800 | +700 | Lengthened from +800 to +1000 |
| Darian Mensah, Miami FL | +1000 | +500 | +1150 | Lengthened from +500 to +1000 |
| Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss | +1500 | +1600 | +1300 | Shortened from +1600 to +1500 |
| Gunner Stockton, Georgia | +1600 | +2900 | +1900 | Shortened from +2900 to +1600 |
| Keelon Russell, Alabama | +1700 | +800 | +2800 | Lengthened from +800 to +1700 |
| Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech | +2500 | +2500 | +2500 | No change |
| Julian Sayin, Ohio State | +3400 | +3100 | +1200 | Lengthened from +3100 to +3400 |
| Dante Moore, Oregon | +4500 | +4500 | +1100 | No change |
| Josh Hoover, Indiana | +4500 | +4200 | +1300 | Lengthened from +4200 to +4500 |
| Malachi Toney, Miami FL | +5000 | +3500 | +3800 | Lengthened from +3500 to +5000 |
| Jayden Maiava, USC | +7000 | +7000 | +2500 | No change |
| Sam Leavitt, LSU | +7000 | +7000 | +2000 | No change |
| Arch Manning, Texas | +7400 | +3200 | +750 | Lengthened from +3200 to +7400 |
| Will Hammond, Texas Tech | +12000 | +12000 | +4000 | No change |
| Marcel Reed, Texas A&M | +15000 | +15000 | +2700 | No change |
| Bryce Underwood, Michigan | +18000 | +18000 | +3800 | No change |
| LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina | +20000 | +5000 | +4000 | Lengthened from +5000 to +20000 |
| John Mateer, Oklahoma | +25000 | +25000 | +2500 | No change |
| Byrum Brown, Auburn | +40000 | +40000 | +5000 | No change |
Key Heisman Trophy odds takeaways
- Jeremiah Smith made the week’s biggest move, shifting from +100 to the Heisman favorite at -220 after four catches for 93 yards and two touchdowns in Ohio State’s 45-16 win over Maryland.
- Gunner Stockton shortened from +2900 to +1600 after Georgia’s 20-17 road win over Alabama. The Bulldogs’ victory pushed them to No. 1 in the AP Top 25.
- Trinidad Chambliss moved from +1600 to +1500 after throwing for 213 yards and three touchdowns while adding a rushing score in Ole Miss’ 52-17 win at Vanderbilt.
- Keelon Russell lengthened from +800 to +1700 after Alabama’s loss to Georgia. Russell finished with a season-low 185 passing yards and was sacked four times.
- CJ Carr moved from +800 to +1000 despite Notre Dame’s 58-7 win over Stanford. Carr completed 14 of 20 passes for 181 yards and three touchdowns.
Notable Heisman Trophy movers outside the favorites
- Arch Manning had one of the board’s largest drifts, from +3200 to +7400, after Texas lost 27-24 to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry.
- LaNorris Sellers lengthened from +5000 to +20000 despite accounting for five touchdowns in South Carolina’s 38-19 win over Florida.
- Darian Mensah moved from +500 to +1000, while Malachi Toney drifted from +3500 to +5000.
- Dante Moore and Jayden Maiava held their prices at +4500 and +7000, respectively, while Sam Leavitt remained +7000 after LSU’s overtime loss at Kentucky.
Heisman Trophy favorites
Jeremiah Smith leads the 2026 Heisman Trophy odds at -220. CJ Carr and Darian Mensah are tied for the next-shortest price at +1000, followed by Trinidad Chambliss at +1500 and Gunner Stockton at +1600.
Keelon Russell is listed at +1700, with Brendan Sorsby next at +2500. Julian Sayin, Dante Moore, Josh Hoover and Malachi Toney round out the next group of contenders.
How to read Heisman Trophy odds
Positive odds show how much a $100 bet would win. For example, a $100 bet on Gunner Stockton at +1600 to win the Heisman Trophy would return $1,600 in winnings, plus the original stake.
Minus odds show how much a bettor would need to wager to win $100. For example, a $220 bet on Jeremiah Smith at -220 would win $100, plus the original stake. The previous-update and preseason columns show how each player’s listed price has changed over time.
