2024 Heisman odds: Analyzing Travis Hunters competition as bowl season nears
The 2024 college football regular season is winding down to a close, and with only two weeks of regular-season games remaining we’re starting to get a powerful picture of who will win the Heisman Trophy.Two-way Colorado superstar Travis Hunter has emerged as the clear-cut favorite in the market based on this week’s updated odds.In this article, I’ll break down the latest odds for the 2024 Heisman Trophy.I’m using odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, but I’d recommend shopping around for the best number before placing any wagers.Let’s take a look at the updated market.Colorado has stormed to an 8-2 record, going 6-1 in Big 12 play and far exceeding anyone’s reasonable preseason expectations for this year.Two-way phenom Travis Hunter has been a driving force for the Buffaloes’ success, catching 74 passes for 911 yards and nine touchdowns while logging 23 tackles, eight pass defense and three interceptions on defense.The Buffs are the odds-on favorite to win their conference, and the Heisman voting deadline is the Monday after the conference championship Saturday.
If Hunter leads his team to a victory, clinching a spot in the College Football Playoff, he’ll be a near lock for the Heisman.Up next: Colorado visits Kansas as a 2.5-point road favoriteAshton Jeanty is on pace for 2,650 rushing yards, putting him on pace to break Barry Sanders’ 36-year-old record, assuming he benefits from a 14-game schedule.That would include his two remaining regular-season games, the Mountain West championship contest and a first-round CFP game.However, the record likely wouldn’t be broken until that CFP game. Regardless, I’ve never quite seen the path for a Group of Five running back actually winning the Heisman.
East Coast voters aren’t often staying up until late in the night to watch Boise State football.Jeanty strikes me as a popular second or third-choice on ballots, but I don’t see him garnering enough first-place votes.Up next: Boise State visits Wyoming a...