Jalen Milroe, Travis Hunter Surge in Heisman Odds After Week 5
By Brady Trettenero in College Football
Updated: September 29, 2024 at 12:20 am EDTPublished:
- The Heisman odds got a major shakeup following Week 5
- Jalen Milroe is the new betting favorite, while Travis Hunter is also rising
- Read below for updated Heisman odds after Week 5 of college football
The Heisman odds got a major shakeup following Week 5 of college football. Alabama Quarterback Jalen Milroe is now the betting favorite, while Colorado star Travis Hunter also saw drastic improvement.
Let’s dive further into the Week 5 Heisman odds and break down the movement.
Heisman Odds
| Player Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe (Alabama) | +225 |
| Cam Ward (Miami FL) | +550 |
| Travis Hunter (Colorado) | +750 |
| Dillon Gabriel (Oregon) | +1200 |
| Nico Iamaleava (Tennessee) | +1400 |
| Jason Dart (Ole Miss) | +1600 |
| Quinn Ewers (Texas) | +2000 |
| Will Howard (Ohio State) | +2500 |
| Ashton Jeanty (Boise State) | +2500 |
| Miller Moss (USC) | +2500 |
| Cade Klubnik (Clemson) | +2800 |
| Drew Allar (Penn State) | +3500 |
| Carson Beck (Georgia) | +4000 |
| Arch Manning (Texas) | +4000 |
| Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) | +4000 |
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe is the new Heisman favorite at most sportsbooks. His +225 odds mean he has a 30.8% implied probability to win the college football MVP award.
Odds as of September 28, 2024, at DraftKings Sportsbook. Claim the DraftKings promo code to bet on the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner.
Jalen Milroe Heisman Odds
Jalen Milroe entered the day with the fourth-best odds to win the Heisman at DraftKings. By the time the Alabama vs Georgia game was done, Milroe was alone atop the Heisman odds as the betting favorite.
The dual-threat pivot put on a dazzling display against Georgia, propelling the Crimson Tide to a 41-34 upset win. Milroe completed 27 of 33 passes for 374 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 117 yards and two scores on the ground.
Jalen Milroe put on a clinic in the first half 💪
18/21, 305 TOTAL YDS, 3 TOTAL TDS pic.twitter.com/DPgEWut8X7
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 29, 2024
Milroe’s electrifying performance has caught the attention of Heisman voters, with his odds to win the prestigious award skyrocketing. Oddsmakers adjust Milroe’s Heisman odds from +700 to +225 during the game, making him the clear favorite.
Through the first three games of the season, Milroe has been nearly flawless, completing 67.3% of his passes for 590 yards, eight touchdowns, and zero interceptions. His rushing ability has also been on full display, as he has already accumulated 156 yards and six touchdowns on the ground.
If Milroe maintains this level of play against elite competition like Georgia, he will undoubtedly remain at the forefront of the Heisman conversation all season.
Travis Hunter Heisman Odds
Travis Hunter continues to be one of a kind. The two-way star surged into the top-three of the Heisman odds on Saturday night after turning in another historic performance. Hunter helped the Buffs upset the UCF Knights as 14-point underdogs.
Hunter caught nine passes for 89 yards and a touchdown while also recording a ridiculous interception on defense. After the pick, Hunter struck a Heisman pose, a nod to his rising stock in the race for college football’s most prestigious award.
WHAT AN INTERCEPTION BY TRAVIS HUNTER
He makes the play and hits the Heisman pose 🔥@CUBuffsFootball pic.twitter.com/cF3MLeOpuM
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 28, 2024
Hunter’s unique ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball is what sets him apart from his peers. He has a very unique skill-set that could help him overcome the Heisman’s tendency to favor quarterbacks from national championship-caliber teams.
If Hunter maintains his current pace, he would finish the season with over 100 catches and 1,000 receiving yards while also ranking among the nation’s top defensive backs. No player has put together such a statistical profile in the sport’s history.
As long as Colorado remains in contention for the Big 12 title – the Buffs are currently tied for first at 2-0 in conference play – Hunter will have a platform to showcase his one-of-a-kind talent and make a compelling case for the Heisman.
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