Heisman Trophy Odds Tracker: Caleb Williams stock rises in Oklahoma

Heisman Trophy Odds 2020

Betting on in-season futures can really give bettors an edge. Especially bettors that follow college football. One of the best betting markets to follow in all of sports is the Heisman Trophy. Each year there are a handful of favorites, but a few players seem to come out of nowhere to make a push for one of sports’ most vaunted trophies.

The most popular trophy in college football is of course the Heisman Trophy, which means that is without a doubt the most important player futures market available. Looking ahead to the 2022 college football season, it will certainly be a battle of the quarterbacks. Let’s take a look at possible candidates, odds, and updates for the 2022 Heisman Trophy betting market.

 

“The winner of the 2021-22 Heisman Trophy is…”

When the opening odds were released, Spencer Rattler was the heavy favorite to win the award, but that quickly changed as the season started slowly for the Sooners QB. Let’s take a look at the latest Heisman Trophy odds, news, and more as we will update throughout the 2021-2022 season.

 

Live Heisman Trophy Winner Odds 2021-2022

Here’s a look at the Heisman odds for each player, with prices shown from various legal sportsbooks.

 

Timeline – Odds to win the Heisman Trophy

A look at the timeline over the 2021-2022 CFB season and how the Heisman Trophy odds have moved.

  • Week 7 Update – Bryce Young remains favored at +180, but Matt Corral is right behind him at +190. Caleb Williams’ odds climb to +2500.
  • October 11th, 2021 – Alabama was upset by Texas A&M, but Bryce Young remained as the favorite to win. Matt Corral’s odds stayed at +200.
  • October 4th, 2021 – After Alabama’s dismantling of Ole Miss, Bryce Young has become the heavy favorite at +120 to win the Heisman with Matt Corral falling to +200.
  • September 27th, 2021 – After Week 4, Matt Corral is still the favorite but some others have climbed. Desmond Ridder and JT Daniels are now in the picture.
  • Week 3 Update – Ole Miss’ Corral becomes the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy at +200 ahead of Bryce Young.
  • Week 2 Update – Matt Corral joins the candidate list, as he is listed as high as +400.
  • September 6th, 2021 – DJ Uiagalelei odds plummet and Bryce Young’s odds skyrocket after Week 1.
  • Week 0 Update – Entering the first week of the CFB season, Rattler is the consensus favorite across major legal sportsbooks.
  • August 19th 2021 – With just over a week until the season, the Heisman odds shifted on BetMGM. Rattler is +800, Bryce Young is +1000, and DJ Uiagalelei is +1100.
  • Aug 11th 2021 – Rattler’s odds rise again, this time as high as +450 at BetMGM.
  • August 2021 – As camp opens, Rattler’s odds rise to +600. JT Daniels enters the fold at +1200.
  • July 2021 – Odds shift in Heisman race, Rattler at +650, Uiagalelei at +750, Bryce Young at +800 for top three.
  • June 2021 – William Hill (Caesars) releases public betting information, public is wagering on Spencer Rattler.
  • April 2021 – New Clemson QB D.J. Uiagalelei odds to win the Heisman rise, places him among top four.
  • February 2021 – Spencer Rattler opens as Heisman Trophy favorite, with Bryce Young and Sam Howell

 

Heisman Trophy Odds Updates

We provide an update each week at ActionRush, detailing odds movement, new candidates, and how players’ movements have shifted.

 

What are Caleb Williams Heisman odds?

It has been quite some time since we have seen a true freshman make an impact like Caleb Williams, but given his odds at +2500 in mid-October, there is a real chance he could slide into the Heisman Trophy race. Williams took over for Spencer Rattler, who was a Heisman hopful himself, and has dominated for Oklahoma. Williams has played (significantly) in two games against TCU and Texas, and the Sooner have scored 107 points in those contests. Williams has over 500 yards passing, six passing touchdowns, and has added 154 yards and two scores on the ground on just 13 carries. This kid is the real deal, and one to watch out for in the Heisman race.

 

Alabama vs. Ole Miss to decide Heisman Trophy favorite in October

The Week 5 matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Ole Miss Rebels decided a number of things. From the Heisman Trophy perspective, the winner of this game is the favorite as both quarterbacks are expected to play well. Matt Corral and Bryce Young are the two favorites at the top, and both players’ odds were so close. With this Week 5 showdown, it was a big one for the Heisman race. Here were some public betting odds from BetMGM, to show how close it was.

 

Heisman Trophy Odds News

Here is a look at some news and history from the offseason on this season’s Heisman Trophy odds, entering the season.

 

As season nears, Heisman Trophy odds shift

Just a week before the college football season began, the Heisman Trophy odds shifted dramatically at BetMGM Sportsbook. Here are the odds as of August 19th, a week before the season.

  • Spencer Rattler (+800)
  • Bryce Young (+1000)
  • DJ Uiagalelei (+1100)
  • JT Daniels (+1200)
  • Sam Howell (+1600)
  • CJ Stroud (+1600)
  • D’Eriq King (+2000)

This is much different than it was in early August, where Rattler was as high as +450. It is quite the close race as the season is set to begin, and will drastically change as the season goes on.

 

August camp opens, Rattler Heisman odds rise

As the 2021-2022 college football season gets closer and closer, more Heisman Trophy bets are being taken and there are shifts in the odds. As of August 5th, Spencer Rattler’s odds rose to +600. Here are the updated top 5:

  • Spencer Rattler (+600)
  • DJ Uiagalelei (+750)
  • Bryce Young (+900)
  • JT Daniels (+1200)
  • Sam Howell (+1400)

The changes from late July were Rattler rising from +650 to +600, but also Bryce Young falling to 9/1 from 8/1. This is notable as that means some money likely came in on Rattler, so the odds have shifted to center the market a bit more.

 

As the 2021 season nears, odds shift in Heisman Trophy market

In late July 2021, the odds have shifted a bit in terms of who will win the Heisman Trophy. At DraftKings Sportsbook, here are the prices in late July from DraftKings Sportsbook.

  • Spencer Rattler (+650)
  • DJ Uiagalelei (+750)
  • Bryce Young (+800)
  • JT Daniels (+1200)
  • Sam Howell (+1400)

One of the key parts of betting on futures is spotting value before the odds shift, and bettors have been watching these prices shift. While this year is overwhelmingly likely to be a quarterback, players like Bijan Robinson at +2800 or Master Teague III at +5000 make for interesting long shot options as the season nears.

 

Initial Public Betting Consensus: heavy money on Spencer Rattler

After the odds were posted, the first round of bets have more of the public money on Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler than any other quarterback.

Per our friends at William Hill, take a look at the betting splits for the Heisman Trophy. 17% of the total tickets are on Rattler at +350 at WH, and 20% of the overall money. At DraftKings Sportsbook, the odds are better for Rattler at +550.

 

Could Bryce Young Make a Heisman Run?

Yet again, another Alabama quarterback is in the running for a potential Heisman Trophy. This time, it is Bryce Young who may have the talent to be the best Alabama quarterback in recent years. That is saying a lot with Tua Tagavailoa and Mac Jones, but Young was just a freshman last season and was a five-star recruit. Plus, look at this throw in garbage time.

Young is third on the Heisman Trophy odds list, behind Rattler and Uiagalelei, but with a continued repertoire of wide receivers at his disposal along with a top-tier program, the Alabama quarterback is set for success in his first season as the starter. Time will tell if he is a true Heisman Trophy candidate, but it certainly looks like he will have a shot to compete for it.

 

Clemson’s D.J. Uiagalelei Odds Soar, Second on Odds List

Who is DJ Uiagalelei? If you do not know yet, you will this fall as Clemson’s latest five-star QB recruit takes over on offense. Uiagalelei is an absolute monster of a human being, drawing resemblances to Cam Newton with possibly an even stronger arm. Last season for Clemson, he threw 117 passes and completed 78 fo them for 914 yards and five scores while rushing for two more on the ground. Uiagalelei essentially started two games while Lawrence was out due to COVID, and threw for a total of 781 yards and four scores against Notre Dame and Boston College.

Clemson will likely not skip a beat, as Uiagalelei is just the latest star under center for the Tigers. His odds have risen to the second-shortest on DraftKings Sportsbook.

 

Spencer Rattler Opens as 2022 Heisman Trophy Favorite

2021 Heisman Trophy Opening Odds: Oklahoma’s Spencer Rattler in the Lead

With DeVonta Smith winning the Heisman this year, all eyes are on the odds for next year’s award. Spencer Rattler leads, but here is a quick look at the top three.

Player Odds to win 2022 Heisman Trophy
Spencer Rattler (QB, Oklahoma) +300
Bryce Young (QB, Alabama) +400
Sam Howell (QB, North Carolina) +800

2022 looks to be the year of the quarterback, as the favorites are all signal-callers at some of the nation’s best programs. Will Spencer Rattler be the next Oklahoma QB to win the award? We will see.

 

Last Year, Legal Sportsbooks Were Indecisive on Heisman Trophy Futures

The 2020 Heisman Trophy odds have been posted at various books, but some had taken them down amidst coronavirus concerns and the season for a lot of teams was cancelled. DraftKings Sportsbook had originally posted the odds with Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence leading, but have since taken them down and re-posted with new odds. Other sportsbooks have kept theirs up, like William Hill Sportsbook who had Justin Fields at +350 to win the Heisman Trophy, but has since removed them of course. Legal sportsbooks have many other college football futures markets available to wager on as well, such as CFB Win Totals, and College Football Playoff Championship odds.

 

How Can I Bet on the Heisman Trophy Odds?

College football betting has become a very popular betting market across legal sportsbooks in the US over the last two years. This is not only limited to betting on individual games or who will win the National Championship. Futures and prop betting are becoming more and more popular, which has led to many bettors wagering on who will win the Heisman Trophy. Betting on who will win the Heisman has become a staple across sportsbook operators college football products, and there are many to choose from.

You can bet on who will win the Heisman Trophy with a few simple steps:

  • Logging onto your favorite online sportsbook.
  • Navigating to “College Football” under sports.
  • Choosing “Futures”.
  • You will see “Heisman Trophy” odds if the sportsbook offers the betting market.

Like betting on the NFL or the NBA, there are plenty of betting markets available for college football betting. The Heisman Trophy is one of the most popular, and given how much the odds change it is a very market to follow.

 

Where Can I Bet on the Heisman Trophy?

There are plenty of options to bet on the Heisman Trophy, as more and more states are allowing legal sports betting in America. Let’s take a look at four of the top options to bet on the Heisman Trophy, which states they are available in, and the type of bonus you can get if you are a new player at the sportsbook. Be sure to take advantages of the welcome bonuses at various sportsbooks to increase your bankrolls.

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Heisman Trophy Betting History

 

Heisman Trophy Winner Year Opening Odds Closing Odds
DeVonta Smith 2020 +25000 -750
Joe Burrow 2019 +20000 -12500
Kyler Murray 2018 +2000 +700
Baker Mayfield 2017 +700 -1800
Lamar Jackson 2016 +10000 -1345
Derrick Henry 2015 +2500 -465
Marcus Mariota 2014 +500 -1500

As you can see, there have been many longshots that have gone on to win the Heisman in the last six years, but they have all ended up as the favorite when odds have closed except for one player…Kyler Murray. In 2018, Kyler Murray was +700 at the end of the college football season and Tua Tagovailoa was -1000, but Murray snuck through and won the 2018 Heisman Trophy. In 2019 and 2020, two long shots in DeVonta Smith and Joe Burrow won.

 

Last Five Heisman Award Odds and Winners

Heisman Trophy Winner School Year Preseason Odds to Win Heisman
DeVonta Smith Alabama 2020 +25000
Joe Burrow LSU 2019 +20000
Kyler Murray Oklahoma 2018 +2000
Baker Mayfield Oklahoma 2017 +700
Lamar Jackson Louisville 2016 +10000

Studying the preseason odds of past Heisman Trophy winners is a terrific exercise. Before the season, the only player that was considered a candidate that actually won was Baker Mayfield in 2017 with Oklahoma. Joe Burrow was +20000, Lamar Jackson was +10000, and others were +2000 or more.

 

Heisman Trophy Odds Frequently Asked Questions

Can I legally bet on the Heisman Trophy winner?

Yes. In states that allow legal sports betting and allow wagering on college sports, you can bet on who will win the Heisman Trophy.

Who won the 2020 Heisman Trophy?

The 2020 Heisman Trophy winner was DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama.

Who is the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy?

The current favorite to win the Heisman Trophy is Matt Corral, QB, Ole Miss.

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