2026 Heisman Trophy Odds: Carr Favored Over Manning Ahead of Week 0
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The 2026 Heisman Trophy odds saw plenty of preseason drama due to the Brandon Sorsby saga. But we're past that now, and it's CJ Carr and Arch Manning maintaining their spots atop the board with Week 0 on the…
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The 2026 Heisman Trophy odds saw plenty of preseason drama due to the Brandon Sorsby saga. But we're past that now, and it's CJ Carr and Arch Manning maintaining their spots atop the board with Week 0 on the horizon. Below are the latest college football odds to win the 2026 Heisman Trophy. Heisman Trophy odds Player Name Probability CJ Carr 13% Arch Manning 11% Darian Mensah 8% Julian Sayin 7% Trinidad Chambliss 7% Dante Moore 6% Jeremiah Smith 6% Josh Hoover 5% John Mateer 4% Marcel Reed 4% Odds as of 8-17. Percentages courtesy of Kalshi.Kalshi is a regulated financial exchange where you trade on real-world event outcomes. Instead of traditional odds, prices are listed as percentages (0-100%), representing the market’s estimated probability of an event occurring. Heisman Trophy favorites CJ Carr had a golden arm for the "Golden Domers" last year, throwing for 2,741 yards and 24 touchdowns. The Notre Dame man completed 66.6% of his passes and will front a team that's toward the top of the college football win totals in 2026. Arch Manning, who was favored in the 2025 preseason Heisman odds, is a close second choice despite a disappointing 2025 campaign for Texas. Darian Mensah has separated himself in the battle for third. The Duke transfer threw for nearly 4,000 yards last season. Start trading with Kalshi today! Sign up now using our exclusive Kalshi promo code 'COVERS20' and trade $20 on any event contracts to get $35 — including NCAAF futures! Sign Up Now at *Eligible U.S. locations only Heisman Trophy prediction Keelon Russell to win Heisman (3% probability) Neither Keelon Russell nor Austin Mack has been named the starting Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback yet. Mack has more experience in Kalen DeBoer’s system dating back to Washington. However, Russell has more upside. In this year’s spring game, Russell completed 21 of 33 passes for 240 yards, with four touchdowns and an interception. Russell also extended several plays with his legs despite wearing a non-contact jersey. Pick made by Brad Powers on 7-20. Heisman Trophy winners by position Position Heisman Trophy Awards Running back 40 Quarterback 39 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 trends Here are a few trends to keep in mind for the biggest individual award of the college football season. Quarterbacks have dominated this award over the last 20 years, with 16 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 five seniors to win the Heisman in the last 20 years. Heisman Trophy history Year Winner (Position) School 2025 Fernando Mendoza (QB) Indiana 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 This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here and view our best betting sites or check out our top sportsbook promos.