Week 8 Heisman odds, predictions:Dillon Gabriels moment, Cade Klubnik rallies Clemson
After another thrilling week of college football, one filled with several down-to-the-wire finishes and a shakeup in the polls, we’re left with a fascinating Heisman board.The current favorite might be the only clean candidate in a season of flawed contenders, but as a running back, the odds might be stacked against him.Then there’s a quarterback in Oregon who shot up the board following his team’s victory over Ohio State, but the train left the station when his odds shortened to +250, wiping away any value he had remaining.Let’s look at the updated odds for the Heisman market and find where the value lies heading into Week 8.The odds-on Heisman favorite for the second straight week, Jeanty has 1,248 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns through just six games, putting him on pace to break Barry Sanders’ single-season record for yardage. He will undoubtedly be on the podium if he maintains his current pace, but the current betting number does not offer value.
I still have questions about a running back from Idaho earning Heisman votes from East Coast media members.Only one running back has won the award since 2010 (Derrick Henry in 2015).Gabriel stormed up the odds board after beating Ohio State on Saturday.
The Ducks quarterback was electric in the winning effort, finishing with 341 passing yards and two touchdowns.He threw three interceptions in his two previous games, but he was clean against the Buckeyes, finishing with no turnover-worthy plays.The Ducks still have games against ranked Illinois and Michigan on the horizon, but there’s no question that they’ve gotten past the most challenging game of their schedule.
As Gabriel gains more talent with his receivers and comfort in Will Stein’s offense, he could wind up with prolific numbers that would justify his current +300 odds.Ward and Milroe are in a similar camp.Milroe’s win over Georgia is more impressive than any resume point for Ward, but both quarterbacks have been relied upon for late-gam...