Heisman Trophy Odds & Favorites 2025: Manning, Nussmeier, Klubnik Favorites

Texas quarterback Arch Manning is the early Heisman Trophy odds favorite, narrowly edging out LSU's Garrett Nussmeier and Clemson's Cade Klubnik.
Heisman Trophy Odds & Favorites 2025: Manning Favorite Over Nussmeier, Klubnik
Pictured: Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) lines up for a snap as we analyze the latest Heisman Trophy odds. Photo by Aaron E. Martinez / American-Statesman via Imagn Images.

The latest Heisman Trophy odds justify the monumental hype around Texas quarterback Arch Manning, as he's trading as the favorite to win the prestigious award.

Despite having never started a full season, Manning (+800) is the odds-on favorite over talented veterans, such as LSU's Garrett Nussmeier (+900) and Clemson's Cade Klubnik (+1000) at the best sports betting sites.

Ohio State duo Julian Sayin (+1800) and Jeremiah Smith (+1300) are also contenders for the award, as they look to lead the college football championship odds favorite back to the promised land. Below is a look at the full oddsboard.

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๐Ÿฏ Cade Klubnik (+1000)

Heisman Trophy Odds & Favorites 2025: Manning Favorite Over Nussmeier, Klubnik
Pictured: Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) in action as we highlight the latest Heisman Trophy odds. Photo by Jerome Miron via Imagn Images.

๐Ÿ“Š Best odds: +1000 via bet365 ($10 to win $100)
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Few - if any - quarterbacks took a bigger step last year than Klubnik. The Clemson signal-caller quietly improved in every major statistical category aside from completion percentage, which took a small hit as a result of an increase in his average yards per attempt (6.3 to 7.5).

Here are the numbers from his first two seasons as a full-time starter side by side:

Stat 2023 2024
Completion Percentage 63.9% 63.4%
Passing Yards 2,844 3,639
Passing Touchdowns 19 36
Interceptions 9 6
Passer Rating 126.3 148.2
Rushing Yards 182 463
Rushing Touchdowns 4 7

The Tigers return their top three receivers - Antonio Williams, Bryant Wesco Jr., and T.J. Moore - next season, and in college football, continuity breeds results. It's safe to assume the Clemson offense will be firing on all cylinders with Klubnik at the heart of that success.

The Tigers open up the 2025-26 campaign on a national stage by welcoming LSU to Memorial Stadium. This offers the perfect platform for Klubnik to kickstart his Heisman Trophy charge. A $10 wager would return $100 at the best sportsbooks if the 21-year-old becomes Clemson's first Heisman winner.

๐Ÿ“ˆ College football national championship betting insights

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Highest ticket percentage

  • Arch Manning: 22.7%
  • Jeremiah Smith: 13%
  • Garrett Nussmeier: 7.1%

Highest handle percentage

  • Arch Manning: 35.4%
  • Jeremiah Smith: 12.4%
  • Cade Klubnik: 7.8%

Biggest liability

  • Arch Manning
  • Jeremiah Smith
  • Sam Leavitt

๐Ÿ”ข Heisman Trophy opening odds

Odds via FanDuel.

  • Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU: +900
  • Arch Manning, QB, Texas: +950
  • Drew Allar, QB, Penn State: +1100
  • Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson: +1100
  • Nico Iamaleava, QB, Tennessee: +1100
  • Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State: +1700
  • Carson Beck, QB, Miami: +1800
  • Julian Sayin, QB, Ohio State: +1800
  • Dante Moore, QB, Oregon: +2000
  • LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina: +2000
  • DJ Lagway, QB, Florida: +2500
  • John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma: +2500
  • Kevin Jennings, QB, SMU: +3000
  • Austin Simmons, QB, Ole Miss: +3000
  • Miller Moss, QB, Louisville: +3300
  • Gunner Stockton, QB, Georgia: +3300
  • Ryan Williams, WR, Alabama: +3500
  • Jalon Daniels, QB, Kansas: +4000
  • Marcel Reed, QB, Texas A&M: +4000
  • Steve Angeli, QB, Notre Dame: +4500
  • Jackson Arnold, QB, Auburn: +4500
  • Thomas Castellanos, QB, Florida State: +5000
  • Sam Leavitt, QB, Arizona State: +5000
  • Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame: +5000
  • Jayden Maiava, QB, USC: +5000
  • Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana: +5000
  • Dylan Raiola, QB, Nebraska: +5000
  • Kaidon Salter, QB, Colorado: +5000
  • Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama: +5000
  • Avery Johnson, QB, Kansas State: +6000
  • Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor: +6000
  • Bryce Underwood, QB, Michigan: +6000
  • Kyron Drones, QB, Virginia Tech: +7500
  • Haynes King, QB, Georgia Tech: +7500
  • Devon Dampier, QB, Utah: +8000
  • Darian Mensah, QB, Duke: +8000
  • Beau Pribula, QB, Missouri: +9500
  • Demond Williams Jr., QB, Washington: +9500
  • Mikey Keene, QB, Michigan: +10000
  • Austin Mack, QB, Alabama: +10000

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ How Heisman Trophy voting works

The ballots go out to Heisman Trophy voters - 870 media members - in early December, and the deadline to vote is the following Monday. The three or four finalists are announced shortly after as they receive invites to the Heisman Trophy Ceremony in New York.

Heisman Trophy odds will likely be pulled from sportsbooks in the days following the submission deadline.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Heisman Trophy odds history

Year Name Preseason odds
2024 Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado +3500
2023 Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU +1000
2022 Caleb Williams, QB, USC +600
2021 Bryce Young, QB, Alabama +800
2020 Devonta Smith, WR, Alabama +10000
2019 Joe Burrow, QB, LSU +4000
2018 Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma +3000
2017 Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma +1000
2016 Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville +10000
2015 Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama +2500
2014 Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon +425
2013 Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State +600

๐Ÿ† Heisman Trophy winners by position

Position Heisman Trophy winners
Running back 40
Quarterback 38
Wide receivers 5
Tight end 2
Fullback 2
Halfback 2
Cornerback 2

โ“Heisman Trophy FAQs

Who are the Heisman Trophy favorites?

Texas' Arch Manning is the Heisman Trophy odds favorite. His longest odds (+800) imply a 11.11% probability he'll win, according to our odds calculator.

Who won the Heisman Trophy last year?

Colorado's Travis Hunter was named the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner. His preseason odds were +3500.

When will the Heisman Trophy be decided?

The 2024 Heisman Trophy Ceremony took place on Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. ET.

Where will the Heisman Trophy ceremony take place?

The 2024 Heisman Ceremony took place at Lincoln Centerโ€™s Appel Room in New York City. The venue has hosted each of the last three Heisman Trophy presentations.

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