Real football’s getting closer and closer, and there’s no time like the present to take a look at who’s up for the premier individual prize in college sports. Yes, it’s primarily an offensive award, but the Heisman’s cachet still resonates for those who hold the stiff-arming trophy at the end of the season.
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Caleb Williams, QB, USC +400
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The defending Heisman Trophy winner is trying to pull off a repeat for the first time since Archie Griffin in 1974 and ’75. USC will be in the spotlight all season. Can Williams make history?
Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU, +1100
It may be a surprise to see him this high, but Daniels will have the running game and at least one dominant receiver in Malik Nabers to potentially bring home the award.
Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina +900
Caleb Williams may not just face stiff competition for the No. 1 pick in next April’s NFL draft. He also may get it in his bid to Heisman-repeat with Maye hot on his heels as he leads the Tar Heels’ likely explosive offensive attack.
Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas, +1200
Sidelined by injury for a chunk of last season, Ewers struggled to show the promise he did against Alabama once he returned from injury a month later, but if the QB who showed up in the first half against the Tide and the bowl game against Washington comes back, look out.
Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington +1100
It’s still puzzling that Penix wasn’t invited to New York last year for the Heisman ceremony, but make no mistake: He should power a potent Washington attack yet again for a chance to make up for what was lost last season.
