Heisman Trophy Odds & Predictions 2025

After college football’s conference championship games brought a final opportunity for the top Heisman Trophy contenders to impress voters, the award is now Fernando Mendoza’s to lose.

The four finalists will be revealed on Monday, with the winner announced on Dec. 13 in New York.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at the Heisman Trophy best bets.

Top Heisman Candidates 2025

All NCAAF odds used for these Heisman Trophy predictions are current as of Monday, Dec. 8, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.

• Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana (-1200)
• Diego Pavia, QB, Vanderbilt (+600)
• Jeremiah Love, RB, Notre Dame (+15000)
• Gunner Stockton, QB, Georgia (+50000)
• Julian Sayin, QB, Ohio State (+50000)
• Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech (+50000)

Who Will Win the Heisman Trophy?

Fernando Mendoza (-1200)

Mendoza is now the runaway favorite to win the Heisman. The Indiana quarterback seemed to wrap up his case for college football’s most coveted award with his performance Saturday in the Big Ten Championship.

The senior threw for 223 yards with one touchdown and one interception on 15-of-23 passing, as the unbeaten Hoosiers outlasted top-ranked Ohio State 13-10 to capture their first Big Ten title since 1967.

After seeing Mendoza’s Heisman odds jump from +160 to -1200, it’d be a massive surprise if he didn’t win the award, making this my NCAAF pick of the day.

Heisman Trophy Contenders

Diego Pavia (+600)

Despite Vanderbilt being idle, Pavia saw the Heisman Trophy odds shift in his favor at one point Saturday.

In 12 games this season, Pavia has thrown for 3,192 yards, 27 touchdowns, and just eight interceptions on 71.2% passing, while adding 826 yards and nine touchdowns rushing.

Vanderbilt is in the midst of its first double-digit win season in program history. But without a CFP appearance, Pavia’s candidacy doesn’t carry as much cache.

Jeremiyah Love (+15000)

The first non-quarterback on the board and a one-man highlight reel, Love did everything but carry Notre Dame to the CFP.

Love ranks fourth in the county in rushing yards (1,372) and third in rushing touchdowns (18) for the 10-2 Fighting Irish, who declined a bowl invite after being snubbed for the 12-team playoff.

He’s a worthy Heisman candidate but lacks the defining moment needed to overtake the top quarterbacks.

Heisman Trophy Sleeper Pick

Gunner Stockton (+50000)

Stockton was named MVP of the SEC Championship Game after completing 20-of-26 passes for 156 yards and three touchdowns in a 28-7 takedown of Alabama.

• Predict Georgia’s outcome in our College Football Playoff printable bracket.

Stockton won’t be the Heisman Trophy winner pick, but that performance should be enough to earn him a trip to New York as one of the four finalists.

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