The 2024 Heisman Trophy race is down to just a few contenders as the college football regular season comes to close.
With only two weeks remaining in the regular season, the top competitors for the sport’s most prestigious award are hoping to close out their remaining schedule with perhaps their Heisman moment.
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Colorado receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter was sensational once again in the Buffaloes’ win over Utah, catching five passes for 55 yards while rushing for a touchdown and also intercepting a pass. The two-way superstar is positioned well in the race, alongside other contenders like Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Miami quarterback Cam Ward.
There’s still some room for other players, as well, like Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke, who has a chance to knock off No. 2 Ohio State in Week 13 in what would be likely the Hoosiers’ best win in program history.
Here’s a look at the latest Heisman odds after Week 12 of the college football season:
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Heisman Trophy odds
According to BetMGM’s latest Heisman odds, the race is down to Hunter, Jeanty, Gabriel and Ward, with Rourke and Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe looming on the outside.
Hunter has seen his lead extend in recent weeks as the clear favorite for the award.
Here’s a breakdown of the current leaders, according to BetMGM:
1. Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter (-500)
Hunter extended his lead by +350 with a sensational performance in Colorado’s 49-24 win over Utah on Saturday, as the two-way superstar caught five passes for 55 yards, along with a five-yard rushing touchdown and an interception.
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Offense: 74 receptions for 911 yards with nine touchdowns; Two carries for five yards with a touchdown
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Defense: 23 total tackles with eight pass deflections, a forced fumble and three interceptions
2. Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty (+425)
Jeanty saw a 25-point boost in his odds after he ran for 159 yards and three touchdowns in Boise State’s 42-21 win over San Jose State on Saturday night.
Jeanty, who leads the nation in rushing, jumped from third to second in best odds for the Heisman after Week 12.
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Rushing: 256 carries for 1,893 yards with 26 touchdowns
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Receiving: 17 receptions for 98 yards with a touchdown
3. Miami QB Cam Ward (+1400)
There’s a big gap between Jeanty and Ward, who comes in at No. 3 in Heisman odds. Ward saw his odds fall from +850 to +1400 after Week 12.
Ward still has a chance, however, the get back into the top of the race, as Miami could win out and take the ACC Championship en route to a College Football Playoff berth.
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Passing: 241 of 361 passing (66.8%) for 3,494 yards with 32 touchdowns to six interceptions
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Rushing: 50 rushes for 182 yards with three touchdowns
4. Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel (+2200)
Gabriel saw his odds fall tremendously after Week 12, as he went from +375 to +2200.
Gabriel struggled as Oregon nearly fell to Wisconsin on Saturday, as he was 22 of 31 for 218 yards with no touchdowns and an interception. However, the sixth-year quarterback still plays for the No. 1-ranked team nationally, and could climb back into contention with a few big games.
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Passing: 259 of 351 passing (73.8%) for 3,066 yards with 22 touchdowns to six interceptions
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Rushing: 54 rushes for 155 yards with six touchdowns
T-5 Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke, Alabama QB Jalen Milroe (+3000)
Rourke and Milroe both have outside chances and would need some huge moments down the stretch to break into top status for the Heisman.
Rourke has an upcoming game against Ohio State, where he could have a Heisman moment, whereas Milroe is hoping to put Alabama in the SEC Championship game.
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Rourke passing stats: 171 of 238 passing (71.8%) for 2,410 yards with 21 touchdowns to four interceptions
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Rourke rushing stats: 30 rushes for 17 yards with two touchdowns
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Milroe passing stats: 160 of 237 passing (67.5%) for 2,232 yards with 15 touchdowns with six interceptions
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Milroe rushing stats: 120 rushes for 608 yards with 17 touchdowns
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