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2026 Heisman Chase: Betting Odds Favor Receivers in FanDuel Sportsbook Top 5

Bo Marchionte

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Top 5: Weekly Heisman Tracker
Opening Season Odds
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: +700
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +850
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +950
- Dante Moore, Oregon, Quarterback: +1000
- Julian Sayin, Ohio State, Quarterback: +1300
Week 1
- 1, Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +600
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +1100
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, Receiver: +1100
- Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss, Quarterback: +1100
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: +1100
Week 2
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +550
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, Receiver: +700
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +850
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: *1000
- Malachie Toney, Receiver: +1200
1. Darian Mensah, Miami (FL)
2026 Heisman Trophy Chase
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’3”
- Weight: 218
- Class: RedShirt Junior
Miami (FL) smashed Florida A&M. Mensah missed only one completion and took a half day at the office with the school out of hand early. If the Hurricanes keep winning and more importantly, he keeps up these performances. He’ll be on top.
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 5
- Team Record: 2-0
- Next Opponent: at Wake Forest
- Last Game: Florida A&M, Win, 77-7
- Stats Against Last Opponent: 14/15, 252 yards, 3 touchdowns
- Overall Passing Yards: 653
- Overall Rushing Yards: 21
- Overall Passing Touchdowns: 8
- Overall Rushing Touchdowns: 0
- Overall Interceptions: 0
- Current Heisman Odds: +500 (No.1)
- Previous Week Odds: +600 (No.1)
2. Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State
2026 Heisman Trophy Chase
- Position: Wide Receiver
- Height: 6’4”
- Weight: 222
- School: Ohio State
- Class: Junior
Looked unstoppable against Texas. Jeremiah Smith is going to make this one hell of a battle and bring receiver into the mix all the way to New York for the Heisman presentation.
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 6
- Team Record: 1-1
- Next Opponent: UTSA
- Last Game: vs. Texas, Loss 24-23
- Stats Against Last Opponent: 8 catches, 164 yards, 1 touchdown
- Overall Receiving Yards: 315
- Overall Receptions: 16
- Overall Rushing Yards: 5
- Overall Receiving Touchdowns: 3
- Overall Rushing Touchdowns: 0
- Current Heisman Odds: +700 (No. 2)
- Previous Week Odds: +1100 (Tie No. 2)
3. Arch Manning, Texas
2026 Heisman Trophy Chase
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’4”
- Weight: 222
- Class: Senior
It wasn’t pretty in Austin, Texas as the Longhorns trailed for much of the game against Ohio State. However, credit Arch Manning for staying diligent and making enough plays to secure the victory and knocking off the Buckeyes from the top overall spot in college football.
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 1
- Team Record: 2-0
- Next Opponent: UTSA
- Last Game: vs. Ohio State, Win 24-23
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- Stats Against Last Opponent: 23/37, 195 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
- Overall Passing Yards: 500
- Overall Rushing Yards: 30
- Overall Passing Touchdowns: 5
- Overall Rushing Touchdowns: 0
- Overall Interceptions: 2
- Current Heisman Odds: +700 (No. 2)
- Previous Week Odds: +1100 (Tie No. 2)
4. CJ Carr, Notre Dame
2026 Heisman Trophy Chase
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’2”
- Weight: 215
- Class: Sophomore
CJ Carr is doing exactly what he needs to do to stay in the hunt. Winning games for Notre Dame and playing clean football for the Fighting Irish relevant for a championship shot.
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 3
- Team Record: 2-0
- Next Opponent: Michigan State
- Last Game: vs. Rice, Win 52-0
- Stats Against Last Opponent: 16/20, 253 yards, 4 touchdowns
- Overall Passing Yards: 492
- Overall Rushing Yards: -6
- Overall Passing Touchdowns: 6
- Overall Rushing Touchdowns: 0
- Overall Interceptions: 0
- Current Heisman Odds: +1000 (No. 4)
- Previous Week Odds: +1200 (No. 5)
5. Malachi Toney, Miami (FL)
2026 Heisman Trophy Chase
- Position: Receiver
- Height: 5’11”
- Weight: 185
- Class: Sophomore
The Hurricanes opener put Toney on the Heisman map after he caught 12 passes for 234 yards along with three scores. The sensational sophomore may play second fiddle behind teammate Darian Mensah as the chase for the 2026 Heisman Trophy is getting interesting.
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 5
- Team Record: 2-0
- Next Opponent: at Wake Forest
- Last Game: Florida A&M, Win, 77-7
- Stats Against Last Opponent: 4 catches for 96 yards
- Overall Receiving Yards: 330
- Overall Rushing Yards: 21
- Overall Receiving Touchdown: 4
- Overall Rushing Touchdowns:
- Current Heisman Odds: +1200 (5th)
- Previous Week Odds: Outside Top 5
Top 5: Weekly Heisman Tracker
Opening Season Odds
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: +700
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +850
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +950
- Dante Moore, Oregon, Quarterback: +1000
- Julian Sayin, Ohio State, Quarterback: +1300
Week 1
- 1, Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +600
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +1100
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, Receiver: +1100
- Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss, Quarterback: +1100
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: +1100
Week 2
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +550
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, Receiver: +700
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +850
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: *1000
- Malachie Toney, Receiver: +1200
1. Darian Mensah, Miami (FL)
2026 Heisman Trophy Chase
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’3”
- Weight: 218
- Class: RedShirt Junior
Miami (FL) smashed Florida A&M. Mensah missed only one completion and took a half day at the office with the school out of hand early. If the Hurricanes keep winning and more importantly, he keeps up these performances. He’ll be on top.
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 5
- Team Record: 2-0
- Next Opponent: at Wake Forest
- Last Game: Florida A&M, Win, 77-7
- Stats Against Last Opponent: 14/15, 252 yards, 3 touchdowns
- Overall Passing Yards: 653
- Overall Rushing Yards: 21
- Overall Passing Touchdowns: 8
- Overall Rushing Touchdowns: 0
- Overall Interceptions: 0
- Current Heisman Odds: +500 (No.1)
- Previous Week Odds: +600 (No.1)