Jalen Milroe and his Alabama Crimson Tide put the college football world on notice in Week 5, defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in one of the season’s best games to date.
There is now a new No. 1-ranked team as well as a new Heisman Trophy betting favorite.
Here are the latest odds for the sport’s most highly desired award.
After generating 491 total yards in a marquee win against Georgia, Milroe catapulted to the top of the Heisman betting odds, surpassing Cam Ward of Miami.
Milroe now has 18 total touchdowns (10 passing and eight rushing) against just one interception. He is a true dual-threat quarterback who can beat opposing teams from inside and outside of the pocket.
Unquestionably, Milroe’s Heisman Trophy hopes will be determined by how he performs during the three-game stretch in which he’ll face Tennessee, Missouri and LSU, all in a row, as well as the SEC Championship Game, assuming the Crimson Tide get there.
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Ward was the betting favorite for a few weeks following big-time, early-season performances, most notably in the season opener against the Florida Gators.
Ward might have a difficult time dethroning Milroe simply due to a weak schedule. In fact, Miami has only one ranked opponent (Louisville) remaining on its schedule.
Still, an undefeated season resulting in an ACC Championship would give him a solid case for the Heisman. Ward currently has 20 total touchdowns against four interceptions and 1,928 total yards.
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A $20 wager on Cam Ward to win the Heisman at +550 odds from Caesars Sportsbook would reel in a $130.00 payout.
Hunter is truly a unicorn. If he were on a College Football Playoff-contending team, he would almost certainly be the favorite to win the Heisman.
However, he plays for Colorado, a team that is a +600 longshot to make the CFP. If the Buffaloes reach the 12-team playoff, Hunter could definitely win this prestigious award.
He is widely considered to be a top wide receiver and defensive back, which is a truly incredible feat. Team wins will heavily impact his chances to win the award.
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Ashton Jeanty, Boise State Broncos (+900, BetMGM)
Jeanty is the nation’s best running back. Through four games, the junior is averaging an incredible 10.3 yards per carry (best in the country) and has scored 13 touchdowns.
Another staggering stat: He has rushed for more than 250 yards in half of Boise State’s games this season. He also has recorded a 60-plus yard run in every game.
The Broncos have a very weak strength of schedule, which will boost Jeanty’s stats, but likely limit his chances of winning the Heisman. Boise State has one fringe Top 25 team left on the schedule in UNLV. Jeanty is on pace for 2,535 rushing yards.
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Dillon Gabriel, Oregon Ducks (+1400, DraftKings)
Gabriel is the third quarterback on this list, and he as earned this spot, as the sixth-year player has an 81.5% completion percentage and 11 total touchdowns against just one turnover.
He will get plenty of opportunities to showcase his skills against formidable opposition, with Oregon still having to face Ohio State, Illinois and Michigan in the program’s inaugural Big Ten season.
There is a path for Gabriel to dethrone both Milroe and Ward as the nation’s top quarterback.
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