After an upset weekend in college football, the Heisman Trophy race needs to be clearer than ever as we enter Week 7.
The Week 6 leaders fell off the odds board following a shocking loss to the No. 1-ranked team, but Idaho State has a running back who jumped to the front of the pack after a dynamic game. .
The current FanDuel favorite to win the Heisman is Boise State's Ashton Giunty, who rushed for 186 yards and three touchdowns on just 13 carries in Saturday's game against Utah State. Increased from 33/1 to +220.
Let's evaluate the evolving Heisman betting market and find value on the board.
Week 7 Heisman Trophy odds
| player | Week 7 odds | Week 6 odds | Week 7 opponents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Genty (Boise State) | +220 | +3300 | in hawaii |
| Travis Hunter (Colorado) | +320 | +600 | vs. Kansas State University |
| Cam Ward (Miami) | +450 | +500 | good bye |
| Jalen Milroe (Alabama) | +1000 | +200 | vs. South Carolina |
| Dillon Gabriel (Oregon) | +1400 | +1600 | vs Ohio State University |
| Cade Klubnik (Clemson) | +1400 | +2500 | at wake forest |
| Carson Beck (Georgia) | +1800 | +2500 | vs. Mississippi St. |
| Jackson Dart (Ole Miss) | +1800 | +1800 | At LSU |
| Quinn Ewers (Texas) | +2000 | +2000 | in oklahoma |
| Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State University) | +3300 | +5000 | in oregon |
2024 Heisman Trophy: Week 7 Leaders
Boise State RB Ashton Giunty (+270, Caesars)
Before the season, no one expected Giunty to be on the Heisman roster, but he went on to make history.
In just five games, he racked up over 1,000 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns, averaging an impressive 10.9 yards per attempt.
Benefiting from a 13-game season, he is on pace to break Barry Sanders' single-season rushing yards and touchdowns record. Sanders finished the 1988 season with 2,628 yards and 37 touchdowns. Giunty is on track to throw for 2,681 yards and 42 touchdowns.
The big question is whether the running back, who plays out of Boise, Idaho, can get enough votes to win the Heisman.
Conference bias is an important factor, and there is little doubt that major media outlets will push quarterbacks from big-name programs. I wouldn't rule him out completely, but it's certainly enough not to recommend betting on him, especially at the current short odds.
Colorado WR/DB Travis Hunter (+350, bet 365)
I expected him to have a great season, but I didn't expect the Buffaloes to win enough games for him to play. However, Colorado showed great strength in a 48-21 win against UCF in Week 5. The Big 12 hasn't been very impressive this season.
Eight wins are possible for the Buffs, but it seemed impossible after a 28-10 loss to Nebraska. We'll learn a lot in Saturday's home game against No. 18 Kansas State, and if the Buffs can pull off the upset, we'll have to start looking at Hunter's candidacy differently. .
Miami QB Cameron Ward (+550, ESPN Bet)
Ward remains a favorite after the Hurricanes' 25-point come-from-behind victory over California on Saturday.
Cal had a 98.9% chance of winning in the third quarter, according to ESPN Analytics, but Ward led a dramatic comeback with 437 passing yards and three total touchdowns.
2024 Heisman Trophy: Week 7 Value Picks
Alabama QB Jalen Milroe (+1100, BetMGM)
If you don't already have Milroe Heisman tickets, now might be a great time to invest. Just a week after defeating a top-ranked Georgia team, Alabama suffered a shocking road loss to Vanderbilt.
Milroe has 20 passing and rushing touchdowns this season, which could give Alabama an advantage in the remaining games. Ranked games against Tennessee, LSU and Oklahoma will provide Milroe with a great opportunity to make an impression in front of a national television audience.
After rising to +200 last week, it's almost back to Milroe's preseason price of +1400. Alabama QB is another buy for me.
Texas QB Quinn Ewers (20/1, FanDuel)
Texas is the favorite to win the SEC and the second favorite to win the national championship, so Ewers is an interesting option at 20/1 if you want to bet on long-term odds in this market.
After missing the past two games with an abdominal injury, he is expected to return to the field at this week's Red River Rivalry, storming onto the national stage with a big matchup against Georgia looming. There's also a chance.
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Missing time doesn't help his candidacy, but this is probably the best price we'll see for Ewers all season.
He has 691 yards and eight touchdowns through three games, and if he can put up big numbers the rest of the way and lead the Longhorns to an undefeated season, he'll definitely be a contender for the Heisman Trophy. Dew.
Why trust New York Post Betting?
Jacob Wayne handicaps college football and the NFL for the New York Post. He gained 84.5 units across two sports for an ROI of 6.27%.
