2021 Heisman Trophy Odds

Oct. 17, 2021

by VI News
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2021 Heisman Trophy Odds

If you look at the betting odds, it's safe to say that a quarterback will capture this year's Heisman Trophy but the race continues to get tighter.

Alabama QB Bryce Young and Ole Miss QB Matt Corral are the co-favorites at +200 with BetMGM.

Young and the Crimson Tide bounced back from their first loss of the season to pound Mississippi State, 49-9 in Starkville. The Alabama quarterback torched the Bulldogs' defense for 348 yards and four touchdown passes in the win.

Corral's passing numbers against Tennessee weren't outstanding (231 yards), but the Ole Miss signal-caller took his game to the ground and rushed for 195 yards in a 31-26 triumph against the Volunteers.

Listed below are the top betting contenders for the 2021 Heisman Trophy.

Updated Sun., Oct. 17, 8:00 a.m. ET - Odds Provided by BetMGM - Subject to Change

Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral is coming off a strong performance against Tennessee and remains a Heisman favorite. (AP)

Heisman Trophy Odds Comparison

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Heisman Trophy Top 5 Contenders

• Bryce Young (Alabama-QB) +185
• Matt Corral (Ole Miss-QB) +210
• C.J. Stroud (Ohio State-QB) +1000
• Kenneth Walker III (Michigan State-RB)
• Bijan Robinson (Texas-RB)

How to Read the Heisman Trophy Odds

Quarterback Spencer Rattler of Oklahoma was tabbed the preseason Heisman Trophy betting favorite at 6/1 odds (Bet $100 to win $600) per BetMGM.

That's always been a common trend with this award, but 2020 saw things play out differently. Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith surged late in the season and won the award, with some bettors cashing tickets as high as 50/1 odds.

The 2021 Heisman Trophy finalists will be announced on Dec. 6, 2021, and the ceremony is expected to take place on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021.

Heisman Trophy History

The Heisman Trophy winner has been a quarterback in eight of the last 10 seasons with the two outliers coming from Alabama.

WR DeVonta Smith brought home the hardware for the Crimson Tide in the shortened 2020 season while running back Derrick Henry took the honors for 'Bama in 2015.

• 2020-21 - DeVonta Smith, Alabama WR
• 2019-20 - Joe Burrow, LSU QB
• 2018-19 - Kyler Murray, Oklahoma QB
• 2017-18 - Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma QB
• 2016-17 - Lamar Jackson, Louisville QB
• 2015-16 - Derrick Henry, Alabama RB
• 2014-15 - Marcus Mariota, Oregon QB
• 2013-14 - Jameis Winston, Florida State QB
• 2012-13 - Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M QB
• 2011-12 - Robert Griffin III, Baylor QB