Heisman Trophy Race 2024: Latest Odds & Predictions Before Week 4

It’s hard to imagine that we’re already entering Week 4 of the 2024 NCAA college football season, but here we are. Not only have the National Championship contenders begun to separate themselves from the back, but we also have a better idea of how the current Heisman Trophy race is shaping up.

Before the Week 4 action begins, let’s take a look at BetOnline’s latest 2024 Heisman Trophy odds, as well as the best picks to take home the hardware.

Last 10 Heisman Trophy Winners

• 2023: Jayden Daniels, LSU — QB
• 2022: Caleb Williams, USC — QB
• 2021: Bryce Young, ALA — QB
• 2020: DeVonta Smith, ALA — WR
• 2019: Joe Burrow, LSU — QB
• 2018: Kyler Murray, OU — QB
• 2017: Baker Makifield, OU — QB
• 2016: Lamar Jackson, LOU — QB
• 2015: Derrick Henry, ALA — RB
• 2014: Marcus Mariota, ORE — QB

NCAAF Betting 2024: Heisman Trophy Odds Before Week 4

The following 2024 NCAAF Heisman Trophy odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 10:25 a.m. ET. 

• Cam Ward, MIA (+450)
• Jaxson Dart, MISS (+700)
• Jalen Milroe, BAMA (+750)
• Nico Imaleava, TENN (+900)
• Dillon Gabriel, ORE (+1000)
• Ashton Jeanty, BSU (+1200)
• Travis Hunter, COL (+1400)
• Quinn Ewers, TEX (+1600)
• Carson Beck, UGA (+1600)
• Arch Manning, TEX (+1600)
• Miller Moss, USC (+1800)
• Will Howard, OSU (+2200)
• Avery Johnson, KSU (+3300)
• Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (+5000)
• Cade Klubnik, CLEM (+5000)
• Drew Allar, PENN (+5000)
• Brady Cook, MIZZ (+5500)
• Riley Leonard, ND (+5500)
• 13 players between +6600 and +15000 odds

Get 50% up to $1,000 on your Heisman Trophy picks today at BetOnline

Miami-Florida quarterback Cam Ward enters Week 4 as BetOnline’s +450 favorite to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy. His odds have skyrocketed considering that he sat at +1400 to win the award at the end of August.

Having said that, Ward’s tremendous season is a big reason why the No. 8 Hurricanes are off to a 3-0 start. The senior gunslinger currently paces the nation with 11 touchdown passes while also leading the ACC with 1,035 passing yards, 11.6 yards per attempt, and a 209.3 player efficiency rating. He’s also displayed some mobility when forced, proven by his 46 rushing yards and one touchdown on just seven carries.

Coming in with the second-best odds is none other than Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart. His odds have also increased from where they were last month (+1200) after completing 83.0% of his passes for an NCAAF-leading 1,172 yards with eight TDs and one interception. He’s already scored three rushing TDs as well, putting him just five away from his career high.

Rounding out the top three is Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, whose odds have increased from +900 to +750. The fourth-year QB might be averaging fewer passing yards per game (196.7) than he did in 2023 (218.0), however, he’s also thrown eight TDs without an INT and has already amassed 156 rushing yards and six scores on 36 carries. Without him, the Crimson Tide likely wouldn’t be No. 4 in the country.

You may also like: Will Billy Napier or Mike Norvell Be Fired First?

2024 Heisman Trophy Prediction & Best Bet Before Week 4

Even though Cam Ward is (rightfully) the odds-on Heisman Trophy favorite, I’m taking Alabama’s Jalen Milroe as the best bet at the moment.

Being the starting quarterback for Alabama isn’t an easy task, but Milroe has handled it as well as anyone else could. He’s playing mistake-free football through the air while providing a reliable ground presence that has resulted in him reaching half of last year’s rushing TD total (12) in 10 fewer games. That’s without mentioning how his efficiency rating has improved for the second consecutive year (125.4 in 2022 to 172.2 in 2023 to 213.4 in 2024).

The Crimson Tide’s next game is a massive one against the rival No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs. Milroe led Alabama to a 27-24 victory over Georgia in the 2023 SEC Championship Game and if he can replicate that success, his Heisman odds will only improve tenfold.

As long as Milroe and Alabama don’t falter down the stretch, the 21-year-old dual-threat should remain a fixture in the 2024 Heisman Trophy race.

2024 Heisman Trophy Best Bet: Jalen Milroe, BAMA (+900)

Get 50% up to $1,000 on your 2024 NCAAF futures picks today at BetOnline

Still Here? How to Bet on NCAA College Football

Are you looking to stay locked into the 2024 Heisman Trophy race? Want to wager on individual NCAAF games instead? Betting News has your college football needs covered in spades.

We have many NCAAF betting resources, ranging from weekly game odds and betting predictions to expert picks. You can find them below to help you get started:

• NCAAF Betting Stories
• NCAAF Game Odds
• Expert NCAAF Picks
• NCAAF Betting Guide