Travis Hunter, Colorado football star left a lasting impression on Heisman Trophy voters in its final regular season game Friday.
Hunter, the Heisman favorite, caught 10 passes for 116 yards with three touchdowns, also intercepting a pass defensively in the game. Buffaloes” 52-0 win over Oklahoma State. It was also his last game before the Heisman ceremony, as Colorado narrowly missed a spot in the Big 12 championship game.
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The potential No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft finished his regular season with 92 receptions for 1,152 yards with 14 touchdowns, along with 31 total tackles and four interceptions at cornerback.
Other Heisman contenders, like Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty and Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, will be in action during conference championship week, as they participate in the Mountain championship games, respectively. West and Big Ten.
Here are the latest Heisman odds ahead of conference championship week:
Heisman Trophy Odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Sunday, December 1
1. Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter -10,000
Hunter’s chances for the 2024 Heisman Trophy skyrocketed after his stellar performance in Colorado’s season finale. The two-way star has essentially locked in the prize, at least according to oddsmakers, as he has odds of -10,000 for the sport’s most prestigious prize.
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Travis Hunter Stats: 92 receptions for 1,154 yards with 14 touchdowns, two carries for five yards and one touchdown; 31 total tackles with four interceptions
2. Ashton Jeanty, Boise State running back +2500
Jeanty, the nation’s top runner, is almost assuredly able to be a finalist for the award, but he may have to break the NCAA rushing record to have a chance of defeating Hunter, according to oddsmakers. Jeanty has the second best odds, but it is set at +2500.
Jeanty is putting together one of the best running back seasons ever in 2024, but he’s facing one of the most impressive two-way seasons ever from Hunter.
Here are Jeanty’s stats: 312 carries for 2,288 yards with 28 touchdowns; 18 receptions for 102 yards with one touchdown
3. Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel +25000
Gabriel doesn’t win the Heisman, according to oddsmakers. However, if he somehow puts together an all-time performance against Penn State on Saturday, perhaps a bet on the Oregon quarterback could pay dividends.
Still, Gabriel’s chances are very slim, although he will likely be in New York for the ceremony representing the undefeated Ducks.
4. Miami Quarter Cam QB +25000
Ward may have been the Heisman favorite earlier in the season, but he fell out of bettors’ minds after Miami’s two regular-season losses.
Ward also won’t play in conference championship week, as the Hurricanes’ loss to Syracuse eliminated them from the ACC championship game. He had a fantastic season, but he probably won’t win the award.
This article was originally published on USA TODAY: Heisman Trophy odds: Heisman leads after regular season
