Shedeur Sanders’ Heisman Odds Surge After Week 2 Performance vs Nebraska
By Brady Trettenero in College Football
Published:
- Shedeur Sanders is a Heisman candidate following his Week 2 performance vs Nebraska
- Sanders’ Heisman odds improved significantly following the conclusion of the game
- Read below to see Sanders’ Heisman odds, plus analysis on his MVP chances
Shedeur Sanders, the son of “Coach Prime” Deion Sanders, is officially a legit Heisman candidate following his impressive Week 2 performance vs Nebraska. The QB threw for nearly 400 yards and accounted for three touchdowns against the Cornhuskers.
DraftKings Sportsbook was particularly impressed by Sanders’ showing vs the Cornhuskers, moving the Colorado QB into the top-10 of their Heisman odds. Sanders now shares the same MVP odds as Alabama QB Jalen Milroe and Tennessee pivot Joe Milton.
Let’s take a look at the Shaduer Sanders Heisman odds and analyze his chances of winning the CFB MVP Trophy.
Heisman Odds 2023
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Caleb Williams (QB, USC) | +475 |
| Jordan Travis (QB, Florida State) | +750 |
| Michael Penix Jr. (QB, Washington) | +800 |
| J.J. McCarthy (QB, Michigan) | +1700 |
| Bo Nix (QB, Oregon) | +1800 |
| Sam Hartman (QB, Notre Dame) | +1800 |
| Jalen Milroe (QB, Alabama) | +2000 |
| Joe Milton (QB, Tennessee) | +2000 |
| Drew Allar (QB, Penn State) | +2000 |
| Shedeur Sanders (QB, Colorado) | +2000 |
| Drake Maye (QB, North Carolina) | +2200 |
| Quinn Ewers (QB, Texas) | +2200 |
| Travis Hunter (WR, Colorado) | +2800 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR, Ohio State) | +2800 |
| Dillon Gabriel (QB, Oklahoma) | +3000 |
| Jayden Daniels (QB, LSU) | +3000 |
| Carson Beck (QB, Georgia) | +3000 |
| Kyle McCord (QB, Ohio State) | +3500 |
| Blake Corum (RB, Michigan) | +4000 |
| Conner Weigman (QB, Texas A&M) | +4500 |
| Quinshon Judkins (RB, Ole Miss) | +5000 |
| Keon Coleman (WR, Florida State) | +6000 |
| TreVeyon Henderson (RB, Ohio State) | +6000 |
| K.J. Jefferson (QB, Arkansas) | +6000 |
The latest Shedeur Sanders’ Heisman odds see the Colorado quarterback listed at +2000, giving him a 4.76% implied chance of winning the trophy.
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Odds as of September 9th, 2023, at DraftKings Sportsbook. Claim the DraftKings promo code to bet on Sanders winning the Heisman.
Sanders Impresses vs Nebraska
Shedeur Sanders, the star quarterback and son of Deion Sanders, was the linchpin of the Buffaloes’ offense Saturday. Sanders threw for 393 yards and two touchdowns against Nebraska, plus showcased his agility with a rushing touchdown.
SHEDEUR TAKES IT HIMSELF@CUBuffsFootball is running away with this one 🔥 pic.twitter.com/n11gzfnqQW
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 9, 2023
Through two weeks of the college football season, Sanders has completed 69 of 89 passes for 901 passing yards and seven total touchdowns, along with zero interceptions. His performance was a continuation of the Buffaloes’ Week 1 upset over TCU, proving that Colorado is a force to be reckoned with this season.
Sanders’ connection with wide receiver Xavier Weaver on Saturday was particularly noteworthy, as Weaver racked up 170 yards and a touchdown on the day. There were five different CU players who caught passes from Sanders against Nebraska, which shows CU is spreading the ball around.
Sanders has also been skyrocketing in 2024 NFL mock drafts following his strong start to the season. There were many questioning if he could maintain the same level of performance as he put together at Jackson State. He answered those questions, as his lethal accuracy, poise, and decision-making, have scouts salivating.
Shedeur Sanders Heisman Odds
Shader Sanders’ Heisman odds have seen some wild movement in the early goings of the 2023 college football season. Sanders’ Heisman odds shortened from +1500 to +4000 after Week 1, and shortened even further to +2000 after Week 2. This type of odds movement is almost unheard of so early in the season.
What has also likely helped Sanders’ Heisman chances is that his star teammate, Travis Hunter, had an underwhelming performance vs Nebraska compared to his monstrous showing vs TCU. Hunter is now sitting with longer +2800 Heisman odds after being listed at the same price as Sanders following Week 1.
Travis Hunter snatching ankles 😮💨 (via @CFBONFOX)
— Overtime (@overtime) September 9, 2023
While Sanders’ Heisman odds movement is certainly notable, he’s still facing a major uphill battle to actually win. Reigning winner Caleb William is having another monstrous start to the season, while FSU pivot Jordan Travis could gain serious MVP consideration if he leads the Seminoles to the CFP.
Colorado faces its hardest stretch of the season in two weeks when it plays Pac-12 powerhouses Oregon and USC back-to-back. If you’re a believer in Sanders, you’ll want to lock in your bet before those games. If Sanders somehow leads the Buffs to upset wins, his Heisman odds will shorten significantly.
We’re airing on the side of caution with Sanders given the other talented quarterbacks in the Heisman race this season. He’s already been sacked 12 times in two games and we don’t trust the Colorado offensive line to protect their QB against the top defensive lines in the Pac-12.
Lead NHL & NCAAF Editor
Brady is the lead NHL and College Football editor at Sports Betting Dime, where he specializes in betting odds and data-driven analysis. Brady has over 10 years experience working in sports media, with work published by outlets such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports.
