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2021 Heisman Trophy Odds

Odds to win 2021 Heisman Trophy (12/11/21)
PlayerAmericanFractional
Spencer Rattler (Oklahoma)+3003/1
D.J. Uiagalelei (Clemson)+5005/1
JT Daniels (Georgia)+6006/1
Sam Howell (North Carolina)+7007/1
Bryce Young (Alabama)+7007/1
Kedon Slovis (USC)+100010/1
D'Eriq King (Miami-Fl.)+120012/1
Jack Miller III (Ohio State)+160016/1
Jayden Daniels (Arizona State)+180018/1
Bijan Robinson (Texas)+220022/1
Isaiah Spiller (Texas A&M)+250025/1
Master Teague (Ohio State)+280028/1
Matt Coral (Mississippi)+280028/1
Brian Robinson (Texas)+300030/1
Kellen Mond (Texas A&M)+300030/1
Emory Jones (Florida)+350035/1
Breece Hall (Iowa State)+400040/1
Brock Purdy (Iowa State)+400040/1
CJ Stroud (Ohio State)+400040/1
Jase McClellan (Alabama)+500050/1
British Brooks (North Carolina)+500050/1
Malik Cunningham (Louisville)+500050/1
Dillion Gabriel (Central Florida)+500050/1
Max Johnson (LSU)+500050/1
Marcus Major (Oklahoma)+500050/1
Spencer Sanders (Oklahoma State)+500050/1
Casey Thompson (Texas)+500050/1
John Metchie (Alabama)+500050/1
Michael Penix Jr. (Indiana)+500050/1
Graham Mertz (Wisconsin)+500050/1
Sean Clifford (Penn State)+500050/1
Hendon Hooker (Virginia Tech)+500050/1
Tank Bigsby (Auburn)+660066/1
Mohamed Ibrahim (Minnesota)+660066/1
George Pickens (Georgia)+660066/1
Dorian Thompson-Robinson (UCLA)+660066/1
Desmond Ridder (Cincinnati)+10000100/1
Tyler Shough (Oregon)+10000100/1
Joe Milton (Michigan)+10000100/1
Zamir White (Georgia)+10000100/1
Kyren Williams (Notre Dame)+10000100/1
Taulia Tagovailoa (Maryland)+10000100/1
Max Duggan (TCU)+10000100/1
Xavier Hutchinson (Iowa State)+10000100/1
Grant Wells (Marshall)+10000100/1
Myles Brennan (LSU)+10000100/1
Bo Nix (Auburn)+10000100/1

While the offseason just began for most of these young men, early 2020 Heisman odds provide a potential edge heading into the year. Kedon Slovis – USC – Quarterback (+1000). With Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith taking home the 2020 Hesiman Trophy award, oddsmakers are already looking ahead to 2021. In the opening 2021 Heisman odds, Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler has been pegged as the early frontrunner. Burrow was widely considered a fringe draft pick before last season, while Murray seemed destined for the baseball diamond after succeeding 2017 winner Baker Mayfield at Oklahoma. A trio of Cyclones are listed among the players with early odds for the 2021 Heisman Trophy. Junior tailback Breece Hall, senior quarterback Brock Purdy and junior wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson are listed as players you can bet on to win college football’s most prestigious award. The 2020 Heisman Trophy was awarded to Alabama wide receiver.

Updated on Sun., Mar. 7 at 4:45 p.m. (ET) - Odds Provided by BetMGM - Subject to Change

How to Read the Heisman Trophy Odds

Quarterback Spencer Rattler of Oklahoma has been tabbed the early Heisman Trophy betting favorite at 3/1 odds (Bet $100 to win $300) per BetMGM.

That's always been a common trend with this award, but 2020 saw things play out different. Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith surged late in the season and won the award, with some bettors cashing tickets as high as 50/1 odds.

Along with Rattler, this year's 2021 Heisman Trophy Odds contenders include the below players and they're all quarterbacks.

  • D.J. Uiagalelei (Clemson) +500
  • JT Daniels (Georgia) +600
  • Sam Howell (North Carolina) +700
  • Bryce Young (Alabama) +700

The 2021 Heisman Trophy finalists will be announced on Dec. 6, 2021 and the ceremony is expected to take place on Saturday Dec. 11, 2021.

Early Heisman Favorites 2021

2022 College Football Playoff Odds Comparison

Odds To Win 2022 College Football Playoff (1/10/22)
Contenders
Spencer Rattler (Oklahoma)+550+550+300+650
D.J. Uiagalelei (Clemson)+600+600+500+900
JT Daniels (Georgia)+2500+2500+600+800
Sam Howell (North Carolina)+1700+1700+700+1400
Bryce Young (Alabama)+800+800+700+1000

Heisman Trophy History

Early Heisman Favorites 2020

The Heisman Trophy winner has been a quarterback in eight of the last 10 seasons with the two outliers coming from Alabama.

Early Heisman Favorites 2019

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WR DeVonta Smith brought home the hardware for the Crimson Tide in the shortened 2020 season while running back Derrick Henry took the honors for 'Bama in 2015.

  • 2020 - DeVonta Smith, Alabama WR
  • 2019 - Joe Burrow, LSU QB
  • 2018 - Kyler Murray, Oklahoma QB
  • 2017 - Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma QB
  • 2016 - Lamar Jackson, Louisville QB
  • 2015 - Derrick Henry, Alabama RB
  • 2014 - Marcus Mariota, Oregon QB
  • 2013 - Jameis Winston, Florida State QB
  • 2012 - Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M QB
  • 2011 - Robert Griffin III, Baylor QB

2019 Early Heisman Favorites