Notre Dame QB CJ Carr is the favorite for the Heisman Trophy

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr is currently the favorite for the prestigious Heisman Trophy. While the gambling public maintains interest in supporting Texas quarterback Arch Manning, according to Yahoo! Sports, Manning has +800 odds to either become the second favorite or share the title with Carr, who boasts +750 odds.

Notre Dame's overall prospects look promising, as they have +650 odds to secure the national championship, and sportsbooks are projecting the team to finish with 11.5 wins on average. Currently, Yahoo! Sports reports that sportsbooks are attracting the most interest and money on Arch Manning, despite CJ Carr's favorable odds. Earlier this month, Polymarket had both Carr and Manning at 12 percent odds, trailing Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin.

NEW: Ohio State QB Julian Sayin is now the early favorite to win the 2026 Heisman Trophy🏆. Odds can be found via Polymarket: Julian Sayin at 14%, Arch Manning at 12%, and CJ Carr at 12%. For ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions, readers can follow IrishWireND on X (formerly Twitter) and like their Facebook page.