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Heisman Trophy betting odds: Favorites, contenders, future picks for Week 9 including Mensah, Toney

NBC Sports’ Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his 2026 Heisman expert pick and predictions entering Week 9

Heisman Trophy betting odds: Favorites, contenders, future picks for Week 9 including Mensah, Toney

The Heisman Trophy betting odds have taken a significant turn following last week's games. Jeremiah Smith, the Ohio State quarterback, is currently the favorite to win, listed at +110. However, his chances may decrease after playing a bye week to let in a new starting quarterback. Smith leads Ohio State in receiving yards in all seven games and has a strong performance in the last four games.

Miami's Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney have put pressure on Smith, as they both had impressive performances against Pitt. Mensah had 387 yards and four touchdowns, while Toney caught 194 of Mensah's 387 yards and three of his four touchdowns, contributing to Miami's 52-point victory. Both Mensah and Toney have strong odds of +300 and +350 respectively, indicating they are strong contenders for the Heisman Trophy.

Notre Dame's CJ Carr has also climbed the odds, standing at +2000 after his recent performance. Carr had a bye week, and this week he will face Navy, where he had season-high numbers in the previous matchup. His performance in the game against Navy last season may also contribute to his Heisman chances.

Oregon State's Jesse Legree, a true freshman, has joined the Heisman betting odds with +2000 odds. Legree had a bye week and is poised for a comeback with Oregon State, who are on the rise. His strong performance in all seven games has earned him a place in the top 10 Heisman odds.

Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss and BYU's Bear Bachmeier are also in the mix, with odds of +2000 and +15000 respectively. Chambliss had a career-high performance against Texas, but Ole Miss will need to run the table to regain his Heisman position. Meanwhile, Bachmeier's BYU team lost in overtime to UCF, which could impact Bachmeier's chances in the race.

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