The confetti has barely finished falling on the 2024 season and Heisman Trophy odds for the 2025 season are already on the board.
The opening odds are looking to the SEC for true standouts, with LSU and Texas' quarterbacks leading the (QB-heavy) initial odds board.
Here is an early look at the college football odds to win the Heisman Trophy in 2025.
Heisman Trophy odds
| Player | Position |  |
|---|---|---|
 Garrett Nussmeier |
QB | +800 |
 Arch Manning |
QB | +900 |
 Cade Klubnik |
QB | +1000 |
 Dante Moore |
QB | +1200 |
 Jeremiah Smith |
WR | +1200 |
 Nico Iamaleava |
QB | +1400 |
 LaNorris Sellers |
QB | +1800 |
 Carson Beck |
QB | +2000 |
| Julian Sayin |
QB | +2000 |
 Drew Allar |
QB | +2000 |
Odds courtesy of FanDuel as of 2-14.
Heisman Trophy odds analysis
Unsurprisingly, the early Heisman odds for 2025 are dominated by quarterbacks — led by LSU star Garrett Nussmeier and followed by Texas hype machine Arch Manning, who finally has the reigns to the Longhorns offense with Quinn Ewers departed for the NFL.
The highest non-QB on the board is Ohio State superstar WR Jeremiah Smith.
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2025 Heisman Trophy opening odds
- Garrett Nussmeier +900
- Arch Manning +950
- Cade Klubnik +1100
- Drew Allar +1100
- Nico Iamaleava +1100
- Jeremiah Smith +1700
- Carson Beck +1800
- Julian Sayin +1800
- Dante Moore +2000
- LaNorris Sellers +2000
Odds courtesy of FanDuel.
Heisman Trophy winners by position
| Position | Heisman Trophy Awards |
|---|---|
| Running back | 40 |
| Quarterback | 38 |
| Wide receiver | 4 |
| Tight end | 2 |
| Fullback | 2 |
| Halfback | 2 |
| Cornerback | 2 |
Running backs won the Heisman Trophy 11 straight times from 1973 to 1983.
Heisman Trophy betting trends
Here are a few trends to keep in mind before placing a bet on the biggest individual award of the college football season.
- Quarterbacks have dominated this award over the last 23 years with 18 Heisman winners playing under center.
- The Heisman trophy winner usually comes from a team with a shot at winning the national title, even though it is a regular season award. Since 2000, 14 Heisman trophy winners have played for teams that made it to the national championship game. If you're handicapping the Heisman, you might want to consider looking at which teams have the best chance of winning the title on the NCAA futures odds board.
- Even though DeVonta Smith won the Heisman in 2020, he is one of only four seniors to win the Heisman in the last 17 years. Over that span, two freshmen, five sophomores, and six juniors have claimed the prize.
Heisman Trophy history
| Year | Winner (Position) | School |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Travis Hunter (CB/WR) | Colorado |
| 2023 | Jayden Daniels (QB) | LSU |
| 2022 | Caleb Williams (QB) | USC |
| 2021 | Bryce Young (QB) | Alabama |
| 2020 | Devonta Smith (WR) | Alabama |
| 2019 | Joe Burrow (QB) | LSU |
| 2018 | Kyler Murray (QB) | Oklahoma |
| 2017 | Baker Mayfield (QB) | Oklahoma |
| 2016 | Lamar Jackson (QB) | Louisville |
| 2015 | Derrick Henry (RB) | Alabama |
Heisman Trophy Odds FAQs
LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier is the opening favorite to win the Heisman, followed by Texas QB Arch Manning.
Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy in 2024.
Quarterbacks have won 18 of the last 22 Heisman Trophies.
