As we gear up for the 2026 college football season, the Heisman Trophy race is already heating up, with Texas QB Arch Manning and Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss leading the pack. Manning's presence at the top of the odds isn't surprising, given his pedigree and performance, but Chambliss' rise is a storyline worth watching. After securing an additional year of eligibility, Chambliss has vaulted into the conversation, showcasing his potential to challenge for the coveted award.
According to the latest update from SEC Network's Cole Cubelic, the Heisman odds have seen some intriguing shifts:
- QB Arch Manning 6/1
- QB Trinidad Chambliss 13/2
- QB CJ Carr 15/2
- QB Dante Moore 10/1
- QB Josh Hoover 10/1
- QB Julian Sayin 12/1
- QB Sam Leavitt 13/1
- QB Jayden Maiava 14/1
- WR Jeremiah Smith 14/1
- QB Darian Mensah 15/1
- QB John Mateer 16/1
- QB Gunner Stockton 18/1
- QB LaNorris Sellers 18/1
- WR Malachi Toney 22/1
- QB Brendan Sorsby 25/1
Chambliss' surge to the No. 2 spot is backed by his raw talent and the buzz surrounding him, but the positioning of C.J. Carr is raising some eyebrows.
While Carr had a solid freshman year at Notre Dame, his placement ahead of Ohio State's Julian Sayin, who delivered a standout season, is surprising. Similarly, Sam Leavitt at LSU, when in top form, has shown flashes of brilliance that arguably surpass Carr's achievements.
This list, while solid, sets the stage for an exciting spring as players make their case for college football's most prestigious individual honor. Keep an eye on these names as the season unfolds, as the Heisman race promises to be as unpredictable and thrilling as ever.