2025 Heisman Trophy Odds & Predictions

Outside of the College Football Playoff conversation, the Heisman race is the most talked-about and exciting topic throughout the NCAA season. Awarded to the nation’s most outstanding player, the Heisman Trophy comes with an unmatched level of honor and prestige.

Quarterbacks have historically dominated this category, winning in 15 of the last 19 seasons, with the other three going to two running backs, one wide receiver, and one unicorn (Travis Hunter). As such, almost all of the top candidates in this year’s Heisman race are quarterbacks.

Will we see a break from tradition this year? Or will the Heisman Trophy once again be awarded to the country’s best passer?

All NCAAF odds are current as of Tuesday, Aug. 26, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.

Top Heisman Candidates 2025

• Arch Manning, QB, Texas (+650)
• Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU (+950)
• Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson (+950)
• Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State (+1100)
• Carson Beck, QB, Miami (FL) (+1600)
• LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina (+1600)
• Drew Allar, QB, Penn State (+1800)
• Sam Leavitt, QB, Arizona State (+1800)
• DJ Lagway, QB, Florida (+2000)
• Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama (+2000)

All other 2024 Heisman candidates have (+2000) odds or longer.

2025 Heisman Prediction

LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina (+1600)

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LaNorris Sellers just completed over 65% of his passes for 2,534 yards with 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions as a freshman. This is a dual-threat quarterback who also rushed for 674 yards and seven scores.

The 20-year-old sophomore looks poised to build on this freshman season. With Sellers’ ability to put up gaudy numbers through the air and on the ground, this is the type of statistical profile that you want to target in a Heisman winner.

South Carolina plays in a tough SEC conference, so if Sellers can lead them to a year where they exceed expectations, don’t be surprised if he’s in Heisman consideration.

You have to like the odds at (+1600), so let’s ride with Sellers with your NCAAF bet of the day.

2025 Heisman Favorites

Arch Manning, QB, Texas (+650)

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The wait is over: Arch Manning is finally the starting quarterback at Texas. The highly-touted prospect with the Hall-of-Fame name is favored to win this award after a small sample of brilliance with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions in 10 games.

Like Sellers, Manning has the ability to make big plays on the ground, which bodes well for his Heisman chances.

• Should the Longhorns be favored in the CFP National Championship Odds?

Texas is currently the odds-on favorite to win the National Championship. If Manning is able to have a productive season and the Longhorns meet expectations, don’t be surprised if chalk wins out here.

With that said, I don’t like targeting favorites on awards markets like the Heisman, since there is so much variance here.

Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU (+950)

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Garrett Nussmeier had a breakout junior season, throwing for 4,052 yards with 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Now entering his senior season, the 23-year-old can contend for this award if he leads LSU to a big year.

The Tigers are currently (+1400) to win the National Championship, so the supporting cast is there to help Nussmeier put up big numbers that you need for a Heisman.

With that said, if I wanted to go with one of the favorites, I’d rather pay up for Manning, who has a higher upside and superior team context.

2025 Heisman Sleepers

Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama (+2000)

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Ty Simpson takes over the reins as quarterback in Alabama. This is an athletic quarterback with the mobility to make plays on the ground and a quick release to pick apart opposing defenses.

Alabama is currently (+1000) to win the National Championship, so if Simpson can exceed expectations in his first full season as a starter, he could find himself in the mix for the Heisman.

• See where the Crimson Tide land in our Top 50 College Football Power Rankings.

At (+2000) odds, Simpson looks like an appealing wager with a nice payout.

Former Heisman Trophy Winners