2025 Heisman Trophy Odds Tracker – Arch Manning the Early Favorite

• College football Heisman odds are already available for the 2025 NCAAF season
• Arch Manning is the betting favorite at most sportbooks, while LSU’s Garret Nussmier is a close second
• 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, given 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 (+750) is the early betting favorite, hoping to add “Heisman winner” to the family legacy.

The graphs below show the movement in the Heisman odds for favorites and longshots. Underneath the odds, find analysis and historical Heisman trends to help you place a bet for 2025.

2025 Heisman Odds

Texas pivot Arch Manning leads the pack at most books, priced between +750 and +800 at major sportsbooks. LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier sits close behind at +800 to +850, while Clemson’s Cade Klubnik, Tennessee’s Nico Iamaleava, and Penn State’s Drew Allar round out the early top five favorites.

Heisman Favorites 2025

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

• Jan. 31: Texas QB Arch Manning opened as the +750 favorite at FanDuel to win the 2025 Heisman Trophy. LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier is the second choice at +800.
• January 21, 2025: Arch Manning opens as the favorite at most books, with ESPN particularly bullish at +750. The Texas QB inherits a high-powered offense despite limited 2024 playing time.

Who Usually Wins the Heisman Trophy?

Quarterbacks have dominated the Heisman Trophy in recent decades, but Travis Hunter’s 2024 win as a CB/WR marked a significant departure from that trend.

Travis Hunter’s Historic 2024 Heisman Win

In 2024, Colorado’s Travis Hunter made history by becoming the first primarily defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy since Michigan’s Charles Woodson in 1997. Playing both cornerback and wide receiver, Hunter put up eye-popping numbers on both sides of the ball:
Offensive stats: 92 receptions, 1,152 yards, 14 TDs
Defensive stats: 4 interceptions, 11 pass breakups, 32 tackles

Under head coach Deion Sanders, Hunter’s unique talent and versatility were on full display. He played an astounding 118 snaps per game, lining up for 709 plays on offense and 713 on defense.

Hunter’s win challenged long-held assumptions about the Heisman Trophy, which had been awarded to a quarterback in 18 of the previous 22 seasons. His victory could pave the way for more two-way players and defensive stars to be seriously considered for the award.

Recent Heisman Trophy Winners

Before Hunter in 2024 and DeVonta Smith in 2020, the last non-QB to win was Alabama running back Derrick Henry in 2015. The previous primarily defensive winner was Michigan’s Charles Woodson in 1997.

Heisman Winner Trends

Beyond positional trends, Heisman winners tend to be upperclassmen, with juniors and seniors claiming 76% of the trophies since 2000.

Where Can You Bet on the Heisman Trophy?

Every major sportsbook in the country offers NCAA futures odds, which always include the Heisman Trophy odds. Bettors may notice that some sites take their Heisman odds down on Saturdays while games are being played. Don’t panic. They will be back once oddsmakers have had time to reflect on the day’s results and adjust accordingly.

The main list of legal sportsbooks offering Heisman futures odds in 2025 is as follows:

• FanDuel Sportsbook (see available FanDuel Sportsbook promo codes)
• ESPN Bet (see available ESPN Bet promo codes)
• BetMGM (see available BetMGM promo codes)
• DraftKings Sportsbook (see available DraftKings Sportsbook promo codes)
• Caesars Sportsbook (see available Caesars Sportsbook promo codes)
• BetRivers (see available BetRivers Sportsbook promo codes)

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 the 2025 Heisman odds hold and Arch Manning or Garrett Nussmeier wins the award, the SEC will have double-digit Heisman trophies 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 odds of +750 at FanDuel.

When is the Heisman Trophy awarded?

The Heisman Trophy is typically awarded in early-to-mid December, shortly after the conclusion of the regular college football season.

Has a defensive player ever won the Heisman Trophy?

While primarily defensive players have won before, it's very rare. Charles Woodson (1997) is the only primarily defensive player to win the Heisman. Cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter came the closest since, winning in 2024.

How are Heisman Trophy odds calculated?

Odds are set by sportsbooks based on a variety of factors including past performance, team success, media attention, positional trends, and betting patterns.

Can I bet on the Heisman Trophy winner?

Yes, many sportsbooks offer futures bets on the Heisman Trophy winner throughout the year. Check out the top college football betting sites to get the latest odds.

How often do the Heisman Trophy odds change?

Odds can change frequently, even daily, based on player performances, injuries, betting activity, and media hype. Expect a lot of odds movement early on and then some stabilization by midseason.

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Archived Heisman Trophy Odds:

• 2024
• 2023
• 2022
• 2021
• 2020
• 2019
• 2018