Vegas Odds To Win Heisman

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Yes, it’s only February but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to have a look at the betting odds to win the 2020 Heisman Trophy as college football’s best player. We now know who has declared for the NFL draft and most of the transfers have gone through, making it a good time to find some value on the odds board.

To no surprise, this year’s list of Heisman candidates is chock-full of quarterbacks with just a few running backs thrown in the mix. Despite Ohio State defensive end Chase Young’s fourth-place finish last year, no defensive players currently crack the Top 25.

The 2020 favorites begin with two quarterbacks who will lead two of the most prominent programs in the nation: Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence. Both have current odds of +400, according to the SuperBook at Westgate Las Vegas (as of Feb. 24, 2020).

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Fields, last year’s third-place finisher in the Heisman race, threw for 3,272 yards with a 41:3 touchdown-to-interception ratio in 2019, leading the Buckeyes to a 13-1 record — their only loss coming to Clemson in the CFP semifinals.

Lawrence put up very impressive numbers last season as well, throwing for 3,665 yards with a 36:8 touchdown-to-interception ratio, but finished seventh in the Heisman voting, partially due to a weak schedule in 2019. The Tigers rolled through ACC play before sneaking past the Buckeyes in the national semifinal and losing to LSU in the title game.

Quarterbacks Spencer Rattler (Oklahoma), Sam Ehlinger (Texas), and Jamie Newman (Georgia) round out the Top 5 favorites before running backs Travis Etienne (Clemson) and Chuba Hubbard (Oklahoma State) appear on the odds board at +2,000.

Heisman Trophy Heisman Watch 2020: Latest Odds and Predictions in Race for Top Award Jake Rill Featured Columnist I December 24, 2020 Comments. Circa Sports posts odds on 373 players to win Heisman Trophy Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is the 5-1 favorite, but odds are available on players at as high as 5,000-1 to win college.

Those looking for longshot quarterbacks might want to look at Tua Tagovailoa replacement Mac Jones at +2,500 and LSU pivot Myles Brennan at +3,000.

Odds to win 2020 Heisman Trophy

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PLAYERSCHOOLODDS TO WIN HEISMAN TROPHY
Justin FieldsOhio State+400
Trevor LawrenceClemson+400
Spencer RattlerOklahoma+1,200
Sam EhlingerTexas+1,400
Jamie NewmanGeorgia+1,400
Travis EtienneClemson+2,000
Chuba HubbardOklahoma State+2,000
Ian BookNotre Dame+2,000
Mac JonesAlabama+2,500
Myles BrennanLSU+3,000
Bo NixAuburn+3,000
D’Eriq KingMiami+3,000
Adrian MartinezNebraska+3,000
Sam HowellNorth Carolina+3,000
Kedon SlovisUSC+4,000
Sean CliffordPenn State+4,000
Najee HarrisAlabama+4,000
Kyle TraskFlorida+4,000
Spencer SandersOklahoma State+4,000
Kellon MondTexas A&M+5,000
Master Teague IIIOhio State+6,000
Tyler ShoughOregon+6,000
Brock PurdyIowa State+6,000
CJ VerdellOregon+6,000
Charlie BrewerBaylor+6,000
Vegas Odds To Win Heisman

Heisman Trophy Betting Trends

Vegas Odds To Win Heisman

Here are a few trends to keep in mind before placing a bet on college football’s biggest individual award.

Vegas Odds To Win Heisman

Quarterbacks have dominated this award over the last 20 years with 17 Heisman winners playing under center. Only one non-skill position player has ever won this prestigious trophy (Charles Woodson in 1997) and the last wide receiver to take home the award was Desmond Howard in 1990.

Vegas Odds To Win 2020 Heisman

The Heisman trophy winner usually comes from a team with a shot at winning the national title. Since 2000, 13 Heisman trophy winners have played for teams that made it to the national championship game (including Reggie Bush who later had his trophy vacated for breaking NCAA rules). 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.

Historically seniors dominated this award but even though Joe Burrow won the Heisman in 2019, he is one of only two seniors to win the Heisman in the last 13 years. Over that span, two freshmen, four sophomores, and five juniors have claimed the prize.

Heisman Trophy History

Vegas Odds To Win Heisman 2019

A quick look at recent Heisman trophy winners, their schools, and the position they played.

Vegas Odds To Win The Heisman

HEISMAN TROPHY WINNERSCHOOLYEAR
Joe BurrowLSU2019
Kyler MurrayOklahoma2018
Baker MayfieldOklahoma2017
Lamar JacksonLouisville2016
Derrick HenryAlabama2015
Marcus MariotaOregon2014
Jameis WinstonFlorida State2013
Johnny ManzielTexas A&M2012
Robert Griffin IIIBaylor2011
Cam NewtonAuburn2010
Mark Ingram JRAlabama2009
Sam BradfordOklahoma2008
Tim TebowFlorida2007
Troy SmithOhio State2006
Reggie Bush*USC2005
Matt LeinartUSC2004
Jason WhiteOklahoma2003
Carson PalmerUSC2002
Eric CrouchNebraska2001
Chris WeinkeFlorida State2000