Miami’s Carson Beck was the Heisman favorite at +360 heading into Week 8. But after throwing four interceptions and no touchdowns in the Hurricanes’ 24-21 loss to Louisville, he plummeted to +6000.
So which players have surged up the Heisman oddsboard now that college football Week 8 is in the books?
Let’s dive into the lines at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 19, as well as what to know about each candidate.
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2025 Heisman Trophy odds
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana: +280
What to know: The Hoosiers are 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the Big Ten, thanks to Mendoza. He first skyrocketed up the Heisman oddsboard after dropping a whopping 63 points on the Illini in Indiana’s fourth game of the season with a five-touchdown performance. In Week 7, his 215 yards and one touchdown helped topple No. 3 Oregon, and his Heisman odds surged to +600 from +1400. Then in Week 8, he threw for 332 yards and four TDs in Indiana’s 38-13 win over Michigan State, and he surged to +280.
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Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama: +300
What to know: Simpson has helped lead the Tide to wins over teams ranked 16th or better in four consecutive weeks. He recorded three total TDs in a massive victory against Georgia, followed it up with a whopping 340 passing yards and two passing TDs in a win over a formidable Vanderbilt squad and then in Week 7, he helped lead the Tide to a 27-24 win over Missouri with 200 yards. In Week 8, his 253 yards and two TDs helped guide the Tide to a 37-20 win over Tennessee.
Julian Sayin, QB, Ohio State: +400
What to know: Sayin’s odds are surging in this spot, rising to +400 from +1400 over the last week. In the Buckeyes’ Week 8 34-0 shutout over Wisconsin, the QB threw for 393 yards and four touchdowns, helping his team improve to 7-0.
Marcel Reed, QB, Texas A&M: +1000:
What to know: Reed has 1,770 yards through the air and 15 TDs on the season. He had a strong Week 8 performance, passing for 280 yards, three TDs and one rushing TD in the Aggies’ 45-42 win over Arkansas.
Diego Pavia, QB, Vanderbilt: +1200
What to know: The Commodores improved to 6-1 after defeating No. 10 LSU in Week 8, and Pavia is leading the charge. He’s got 1,569 yards and 15 TDs this year, including 160 yards, one passing touchdown and two rushing TDs in the win over the Tigers.
Gunner Stockton, QB, Georgia: +1300
What to know: The Bulldogs are 6-1 and Gunner Stockton is making plays with his arms and legs. He’s got seven rushing TDs and 10 passing, with 279 yards on the ground and 1,553 through the air on the season. In the Dawgs’ big win over No. 5 Ole Miss, Stockton put up 289 yards passing with four TDs and another touchdown on the ground.
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