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2026 Heisman Chase: Weekly Tracker of Top Five Favorites via FanDuel Sportsbook

Bo Marchionte

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Wildcard) Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State
2026 Heisman Trophy Chase
- Position: Wide Receiver
- Height: 6’4”
- Weight: 222
- School: Ohio State
- Class: Junior
- Heisman Odds: +1500
Quarterbacks own this award until somebody steals it. Smith is precisely the kind of talent capable of doing that. He already finished sixth in Heisman voting last season and enters 2026 attached to another national-title contender.
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 1
- Team Record:
- Last Game:
- Overall Stats:
- Passing Yards:
- Rushing Yards:
- Touchdowns:
- Current Heisman Odds:
- Previous Week Odds:
2026 Heisman Trophy Chase
2026 HEISMAN TROPHY WATCH

The Heisman race begins on paper. Then Saturdays start tearing up the paper.
Each week, we’ll track the five shortest Heisman odds at FanDuel Sportsbook, plus one Wild Card capable of barging into the conversation. Once the season begins, records, production and movement in the betting market join the equation.

It’s no secret that quarterbacks are hoover near the very top for college football greatest individual award. Powerhouse programs also enter the fray which should only enhance the drama when the trophy is awarded

The 92nd Heisman Trophy Presentation is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026, in New York City.

Carr enters 2026 holding the shortest ticket in the Heisman market. After establishing himself as one of college football's emerging quarterbacks, Year 2 comes with a completely different assignment: handling expectations.
1) CJ Carr, Notre Dame
2026 Heisman Trophy Chase
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’2”
- Weight: 215
- Class: Sophomore
- Heisman Odds: +700
Carr enters 2026 holding the shortest ticket in the Heisman market. After establishing himself as one of college football's emerging quarterbacks, Year 2 comes with a completely different assignment: handling expectations.
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 4
- Team Record:
- Last Game:
- Overall Stats:
- Passing Yards:
- Rushing Yards:
- Touchdowns:
- Current Heisman Odds:
- Previous Week Odds:
2) Arch Manning, Texas
2026 Heisman Trophy Chase
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’4”
- Weight: 222
- Class: Senior
- Heisman Odds: +850
The name has always generated attention. Now the resume has to generate votes. Manning enters his fourth season at Texas with 25 appearances, 15 starts and a 12-3 record as a starter.
- AP Top 25 Ranking:
- Team Record:
- Last Game:
- Overall Stats:
- Passing Yards:
- Rushing Yards:
- Touchdowns:
- Current Heisman Odds:
- Previous Week Odds:
3) Darian Mensah, Miami (FL)
2026 Heisman Trophy Chas
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’3”
- Weight: 218
- School: Miami (FL)
- Class: Redshirt Junior
- Heisman Odds: +950
New uniform, serious expectations. Mensah arrives at Miami after throwing for 3,973 yards and 34 touchdowns against only six interceptions while leading Duke to the ACC title.
- AP Top 25 Ranking:
- Team Record:
- Last Game:
- Overall Stats:
- Passing Yards:
- Rushing Yards:
- Touchdowns:
- Current Heisman Odds:
- Previous Week Odds:
4) Dante Moore, Oregon
2026 Heisman Trophy Ch
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’3”
- Weight: 220
- Class: Senior
- Heisman Odds: +1000
Moore already owns the production: 3,565 yards, 30 touchdowns and a 71.8% completion rate last season. Now he quarterbacks a preseason heavyweight with a legitimate path to New York.
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 2
- Team Record:
- Last Game:
- Overall Stats:
- Passing Yards:
- Rushing Yards:
- Touchdowns:
- Current Heisman Odds:
- Previous Week Odds:
5) Julian Sayin, Ohio State
2026 Heisman Trophy Chase
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’1”
- Weight: 214
- Class: Junior
- Heisman Odds: +1300
Sayin isn't entering the race from nowhere. He finished fourth in the 2025 Heisman voting after throwing for 3,610 yards and 32 touchdowns. The jump from contender to winner is now sitting directly in front of him.
- AP Top 25 Ranking:
- Team Record:
- Last Game:
- Overall Stats:
- Passing Yards:
- Rushing Yards:
- Touchdowns:
- Current Heisman Odds:
- Previous Week Odds:
Wildcard) Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State
2026 Heisman Trophy Chase
- Position: Wide Receiver
- Height: 6’4”
- Weight: 222
- School: Ohio State
- Class: Junior
- Heisman Odds: +1500
Quarterbacks own this award until somebody steals it. Smith is precisely the kind of talent capable of doing that. He already finished sixth in Heisman voting last season and enters 2026 attached to another national-title contender.
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 1
- Team Record:
- Last Game:
- Overall Stats:
- Passing Yards:
- Rushing Yards:
- Touchdowns:
- Current Heisman Odds:
- Previous Week Odds:
2026 Heisman Trophy Chase
2026 HEISMAN TROPHY WATCH

The Heisman race begins on paper. Then Saturdays start tearing up the paper.
Each week, we’ll track the five shortest Heisman odds at FanDuel Sportsbook, plus one Wild Card capable of barging into the conversation. Once the season begins, records, production and movement in the betting market join the equation.

It’s no secret that quarterbacks are hoover near the very top for college football greatest individual award. Powerhouse programs also enter the fray which should only enhance the drama when the trophy is awarded

The 92nd Heisman Trophy Presentation is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026, in New York City.

Carr enters 2026 holding the shortest ticket in the Heisman market. After establishing himself as one of college football's emerging quarterbacks, Year 2 comes with a completely different assignment: handling expectations.

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