Heisman Odds Breakdown and Dark Horses | Ohio State Buckeyes Football News

Heisman odds are stacked with quarterbacks, but a dark horse could rise — especially if USC’s Jayden Maiava leads the Trojans to a playoff run. While Notre Dame’s CJ Carr and Texas’ Arch Manning lead the pack, Miami’s Darian Mensah and Oregon’s Dante Moore are quietly building Heisman cases. And yes, even wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is getting serious consideration at +2500 — the only non-QB in the top tier. The real story? It’s not just about stats — it’s about narrative, team success, and surviving brutal schedules. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2cbbce94675f9b86