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Ranking the Top 5 2026 Heisman Trophy Candidates Going Into Week 4

Bo Marchionte

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Weekly Heisman Trophy Rankings
Weekly Top 5 Heisman Favorites Opening Odds
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: +750
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +800
- Dante Moore, Oregon, Quarterback: +1000
- Julian Sayin, Ohio State, Quarterback: +1100
- Josh Hoover, Indiana, Quarterback: +1200
Heisman Top 5 Odds Heading Into Week 1 (September 1)
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: +750
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +800
- Donte Moore, Oregon, Quarterback: +1100
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +1200
- Julian Sayin, Ohio State, Quarterback: +1200
Heisman Top 5 Odds Heading Into Week 2 (September 7)
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +550
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: +1000
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +1100
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, Receiver: +1200
- Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss, Quarterback: +1200
Heisman Top 5 Odds Heading Into Week 3 (September 14)
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +450
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, Receiver: +700
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +800
- Malachi Toney, Miami (FL), Receiver: +1000
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: +1100
Heisman Top 5 Odds Heading Into Week 4 (September 21)
- Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss, Quarterback: +325
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +325
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +1000
- Kamario Taylor, Mississippi State, Quarterback: +1000
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, Receiver: +1000
- Malachi Toney, Miami (FL), Receiver: +1000
1. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
Trinidad Chambliss Heisman Trophy Profile
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’0”
- Weight: 210
- School: Ole Miss
- Class: Fifth-year senior
Trinidad Chambliss Week 3 Stats vs. LSU
- Passing: 33/48
- Yards: 363 yards
- Passing Touchdowns: 2
- Interceptions: 1
- Rushing Touchdowns: 1
Dual-threat quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has jumped immediately to the top spot after this sensational performance in the Rebels' 32-24 win over LSU. The ripple effect will also be felt in the 2027 NFL Draft quarterback order. The win against former coach Lane Kiffin has Ole Miss flying high.

Trinidad Chambliss Heisman Odds
- Current: +325 (No.1)
- Last Week: +1300
- Opening: +900
Trinidad Chambliss 2026 Stats
- Passing Yards: 924
- Passing Touchdowns: 7
- Interceptions: 2
- Rushing Yards: 64
- Rushing Touchdowns: 2
Trinidad Chambliss Resume
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 4
- Team Record: 3-0
- Last Game: LSU, Win, 32-24
- Next Opponent: at Florida
2. Darian Mensah, Miami (FL)
Darian Mensah Heisman Trophy Profile
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’3”
- Weight: 205
- School: Miami (FL)
- Class: Redshirt junior
Darian Mensah Week 3 Stats vs. Wake Forest
- Passing: 30/34
- Yards: 220
- Passing Touchdowns: 3
- Interceptions: 0
- Rushing Touchdowns: 0
Quarterback passing efficiency is the early hallmark of Darian Mensah's game in 2027. He is currently 71 of 79, with an incredible 89.9 completion percentage.

Darian Mensah Heisman Odds
- Current: +325
- Last Week: +450
- Opening: +1300
Darian Mensah 2026 Stats
- Passing Yards: 873
- Passing Touchdowns: 11
- Interceptions: 0
- Rushing Yards: 31
- Rushing Touchdowns: 0
Darian Mensah Resume
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 6
- Team Record: 3-0
- Last Game: Wake Forest, Win, 33-20
- Next Opponent: Central Michigan
3. Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State
Jeremiah Smith Heisman Trophy Profile
- Position: Wide Receiver
- Height: 6’4”
- Weight: 222
- School: Ohio State
- Class: Junior
Jeremiah Smith Week 3 Stats vs. Kent State
- Receptions: 5
- Targets: 6
- Receiving Yards: 85
- Receiving Touchdowns: 0
- Average: 17.0 yards per catch
Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith became the school's all-time leading receiver in the first half of the Buckeyes' game against Kent State on Saturday.

Jeremiah Smith Heisman Odds
- Current: +1000
- Last Week: +700
- Opening: +1400
Jeremiah Smith 2026 Stats
- Receptions: 21
- Receiving Yards: 400
- Receiving Touchdowns: 3
- Yards Per Reception: 19.0
- Rushing Yards: 5
Jeremiah Smith Resume
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 7
- Team Record: 2-1
- Last Game: Kent State, Win, 59-3
- Next Opponent: Illinois
4. Kamario Taylor, Mississippi State
Kamario Taylor Heisman Trophy Profile
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’4”
- Weight: 220
- School: Mississippi State
- Class: Sophomore
Kamario Taylor Week 3 Stats
- Passing: 18/26
- Yards: 261
- Passing Touchdowns: 4
- Interceptions: 1
- Rushing Yards: 33
- Rushing Touchdowns: 0
One of the fastest-rising names in the Heisman race, Taylor has Mississippi State sitting 3-0 after engineering a comeback road win at South Carolina. The dual-threat sophomore has accounted for 12 touchdowns through three games and now gets a ranked Missouri team at home with another chance to push himself deeper into the national conversation.

Kamario Taylor Heisman Odds
- Current: +1000
- Last Week: +3000
- Opening: +15000
Kamario Taylor 2026 Stats
- Passing Yards: 832
- Passing Touchdowns: 11
- Interceptions: 1
- Rushing Yards: 178
- Rushing Touchdowns: 1
Kamario Taylor Resume
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 24
- Team Record: 3-0
- Last Game: South Carolina, Win, 41-34
- Next Opponent: No. 19 Missouri
5. Arch Manning, Texas
Arch Manning Heisman Trophy Profile
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’4”
- Weight: 225
- School: Texas
- Class: Senior
Arch Manning Week 3 Stats vs. UTSA
- Passing: 17/33
- Yards: 164
- Passing Touchdowns: 2
- Interceptions: 0
- Rushing Yards: 50
- Rushing Touchdowns: 0
The Longhorns hosted UTSA Saturday, and Arch Manning and company quietly put away the Roadrunners 30-6. With Trinidad Chambliss and Kamario Taylor having big weekends, Manning will need to duplicate big performances to remain in the tight Heisman Trophy race.

Arch Manning Heisman Odds
- Current: +1000
- Last Week: +800
- Opening: +800
Arch Manning 2026 Stats
- Passing Yards: 664
- Passing Touchdowns: 7
- Interceptions: 2
- Rushing Yards: 80
- Rushing Touchdowns: 0
Arch Manning Resume
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 1
- Team Record: 3-0
- Last Game: UTSA, Win, 30-6
- Next Opponent: No. 14 Tennessee
Weekly Heisman Trophy Rankings
Weekly Top 5 Heisman Favorites Opening Odds
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: +750
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +800
- Dante Moore, Oregon, Quarterback: +1000
- Julian Sayin, Ohio State, Quarterback: +1100
- Josh Hoover, Indiana, Quarterback: +1200
Heisman Top 5 Odds Heading Into Week 1 (September 1)
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: +750
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +800
- Donte Moore, Oregon, Quarterback: +1100
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +1200
- Julian Sayin, Ohio State, Quarterback: +1200
Heisman Top 5 Odds Heading Into Week 2 (September 7)
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +550
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: +1000
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +1100
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, Receiver: +1200
- Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss, Quarterback: +1200
Heisman Top 5 Odds Heading Into Week 3 (September 14)
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +450
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, Receiver: +700
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +800
- Malachi Toney, Miami (FL), Receiver: +1000
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: +1100
Heisman Top 5 Odds Heading Into Week 4 (September 21)
- Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss, Quarterback: +325
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +325
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +1000
- Kamario Taylor, Mississippi State, Quarterback: +1000
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, Receiver: +1000
- Malachi Toney, Miami (FL), Receiver: +1000
1. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
Trinidad Chambliss Heisman Trophy Profile
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’0”
- Weight: 210
- School: Ole Miss
- Class: Fifth-year senior
Trinidad Chambliss Week 3 Stats vs. LSU
- Passing: 33/48
- Yards: 363 yards
- Passing Touchdowns: 2
- Interceptions: 1
- Rushing Touchdowns: 1
Dual-threat quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has jumped immediately to the top spot after this sensational performance in the Rebels' 32-24 win over LSU. The ripple effect will also be felt in the 2027 NFL Draft quarterback order. The win against former coach Lane Kiffin has Ole Miss flying high.

Trinidad Chambliss Heisman Odds
- Current: +325 (No.1)
- Last Week: +1300
- Opening: +900
Trinidad Chambliss 2026 Stats
- Passing Yards: 924
- Passing Touchdowns: 7
- Interceptions: 2
- Rushing Yards: 64
- Rushing Touchdowns: 2
Trinidad Chambliss Resume
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 4
- Team Record: 3-0
- Last Game: LSU, Win, 32-24
- Next Opponent: at Florida