2025 Heisman Trophy Odds Tracker – Arch Manning the Early Favorite

• College football Heisman odds are available for the 2025 NCAAF season
• Arch Manning is the betting favorite at online sportsbooks, while LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier sits close behind
• Track the 2025 Heisman odds for the favorites and longshots throughout the season

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The Heisman Trophy is college football’s most prestigious award, presented annually to the most outstanding player in the sport. This page tracks the 2025 Heisman odds, averaging out the futures available at major online sportsbooks.

Texas QB Arch Manning (+630) is the early betting favorite, hoping to add “Heisman winner” to the family legacy. Manning’s odds keep getting shorter as the hype builds for his first year as a starter.

The graphs below show how the Heisman odds move for favorites and longshots. Check out the analysis and historical Heisman trends underneath to help you bet on the 2025 winner.

2025 Heisman Odds

Texas quarterback Arch Manning leads the pack at most sportsbooks, priced around +630, with Garrett Nussmeier of LSU close behind at +788. Clemson’s Cade Klubnik (+850), Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith (+1040), and Penn State’s Drew Allar (+1640) complete the early top five.

Heisman Favorites 2025

Heisman odds are updated every 15-60 minutes from top-rated college football betting apps, including FanDuel, DraftKings & BetMGM

• Aug. 13: Ty Simpson’s Heisman odds surged from +4000 to +2000 after winning the Alabama starting QB job. Bryce Young (2021) remains the only Crimson Tide quarterback to win the award.
• Aug 1: LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier keeps climbing the board. He opened at +900 but now sits around +800 at most books.
• Apr 15: Nico Iamaleava’s dropped to +8000 after transferring from Tennessee to UCLA. Joey Aguilar went the other way (UCLA to Tennessee) and jumped from off the board to +4500.
• Jan 31: Arch Manning opens as the +750 favorite to win the 2025 Heisman Trophy. The Texas QB takes over a loaded offense despite limited 2024 snaps. LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier sits second at +800.

Who Usually Wins the Heisman Trophy?

Quarterbacks have owned the Heisman Trophy for years. Then Travis Hunter showed up in 2024 and changed everything as a cornerback/receiver.

Travis Hunter’s Historic 2024 Heisman Win

Colorado’s Travis Hunter became the first defensive player to win the Heisman since Charles Woodson in 1997. Playing both cornerback and receiver, Hunter put up crazy numbers on both sides:

• Offense: 92 catches, 1,152 yards, 14 TDs
• Defense: 4 picks, 11 pass breakups, 32 tackles

Coach Prime let Hunter do his thing all season. The kid played 118 snaps per game – 709 on offense and 713 on defense. That’s just insane.

Hunter’s win broke the QB stranglehold on the trophy. Quarterbacks had won 18 of the previous 22 Heismans before Hunter shook things up. Maybe more two-way players and defensive stars will get a real shot now.

Recent Heisman Trophy Winners

Before Hunter and DeVonta Smith (2020), you have to go back to 2015 for a non-QB winner. That was Alabama’s Derrick Henry at running back. Charles Woodson in 1997 was the only other defensive player to take home the hardware.Since 2000, quarterbacks have won 20 of 24 Heismans. Only four other guys broke through: Henry (RB), Smith (WR), Hunter (CB/WR), and Reggie Bush (RB).

Heisman Winner Trends

Heisman winners are usually juniors or seniors. Those two classes have won 76% of the trophies since 2000.

Where Can You Bet on the Heisman Trophy?

Every major sportsbook offers NCAA futures including Heisman Trophy odds. Some sites pull their Heisman odds on Saturdays during games. They’ll be back once the books adjust for the day’s results.

Here’s where you can bet on the 2025 Heisman Trophy:

• FanDuel Sportsbook (see available FanDuel Sportsbook promo codes)
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Heisman Trophies by Conference

The SEC and Big Ten have dominated the preseason Heisman favorites lately. However, while the SEC has actually followed through with their Heisman Trophy candidates, the Big Ten has only produced two winners since 2000.

If Manning or Nussmeier wins in 2025, the SEC will hit double digits for Heisman winners this century.

Heisman Odds FAQ

Who's the favorite to win the 2025 Heisman?

As of August 2025, Texas quarterback Arch Manning is the early favorite with average odds of +630.

When is the Heisman Trophy awarded?

The Heisman Trophy gets handed out in early December, right after the regular season ends.

Has a defensive player ever won the Heisman Trophy?

It's super rare. Charles Woodson won in 1997 as the only pure defender. Travis Hunter broke a 27-year drought in 2024 playing both cornerback and receiver.

How are Heisman Trophy odds calculated?

Sportsbooks set odds based on past performance, team success, media buzz, position trends, and betting action.

Can I bet on the Heisman Trophy winner?

Yes, most sportsbooks offer Heisman futures all year long. Check the top college football betting sites for the latest odds.

How often do the Heisman Trophy odds change?

Odds move all the time based on games, injuries, and betting action. Expect big swings early in the season before things settle down by October.

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Archived Heisman Trophy Odds:

• 2023
• 2022
• 2021
• 2020
• 2019
• 2018