Who will win the Heisman Trophy this year? Quarterbacks have taken the honor in recent years, with Jayden Daniels (2023) and Caleb Williams (2022) joining the list of Heisman winners. It’s now time for Heisman Watch 2024 and examine the race for the Heisman Trophy this season.

We’ll update our Heisman Trophy rankings every week following performances from each of the top Heisman candidates. We’ll also provide our own Heisman Trophy ballot with a side-by-side comparison of stats. For historical context, you can find our Heisman ballot for 2023 and 2022 below.

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Heisman odds 2024

Here are the latest Heisman Trophy odds courtesy of FanDuel. Odds as of Friday, September 6.

Now that you know the Heisman odds, let’s jump into our six Heisman Trophy candidates.

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Heisman Trophy ballot 2024

Here is our Heisman Trophy ballot right now following Week 2. You can find an analysis of each of our top Heisman candidates further below.

Rank	Player	Week 2 stats	2024 stats
1	Carson Beck, QB, Georgia	242 pass yards, 5-0 TD-INT, 83.4 QBR, 18 rush yards	520 pass yards, 70.7% completion rate, 7-0 TD-INT, 37 rush yards, 89.3 QBR
2	Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama	194 pass yards, 2-0 TD-INT, 50.5 QBR, 2 rush TDs	394 pass yards, 65.7% completion rate, 5-0 TD-INT, 81 rush yards, 4 TDs, 70.1 QBR
3	Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss	377 pass yards, 1-0 TD-INT, 84.3 QBR, 1 rush TD	795 pass yards, 87% completion rate, 6-0 TD-INT, 19 rush yards, 2 rush TDs, 93.5 QBR
4	Cam Ward, QB, Miami	304 pass yards, 3-0 TD-INT, 92.5 QBR, 1 rush TD	689 pass yards, 75.4% completion rate, 6-1 TD-INT, 46 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 94.8 QBR
5	Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas	246 pass yards, 3-0 TD-INT, 89.7 QBR	506 pass yards, 69.8% completion rate, 6-1 TD-INT, 84.4 QBR
6	Nico Iamaleava, QB, Tennessee	211 pass yards, 2-2 TD-INT, 77.0 QBR, 65 rush yards, 1TD	525 pass yards, 74.5% completion rate, 5-2 TD-INT, 71 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 78.9 QBR

Heisman Watch 2024: Heisman rankings after Week 2

2. Jalen Milroe, quarterback, Alabama Crimson Tide (+1400)

• Jalen Milroe stats (ESPN): 394 pass yards, 23-of-35 passes completed, 65.7% completion rate, 5-0 TD-INT, 81 rush yards, 4 TDs, 70.1 ESPN QBR

It wasn’t pretty for the Alabama Crimson Tide offense for three quarters. With the offensive line struggling mightily against South Florida, Milroe took multiple sacks and many of Alabama’s designed big-play opportunities didn’t have a chance early. Then, the fourth quarter arrived. Having already scored 2 rushing touchdowns, Milroe hit Kobe Prentice (16 yards) and freshman Ryan Williams (43 yards) for a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns, leading to the 42-16 final. There are plenty of things for Milroe and the Crimson Tide to clean up offensively, but the presence of Williams in Kalen DeBoer’s offense gives Milroe a legitimate shot at winning the Heisman Trophy. However, the race is tighter after Week 2.

• Heisman Stock: DOWN

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1. Carson Beck, quarterback, Georgia Bulldogs (+750)

• Carson Beck stats (ESPN): 520 pass yards, 70.7% completion rate, 7-0 TD-INT, 37 rush yards, 89.3 QBR

Carson Beck already boosted his stock in our Heisman Trophy rankings last week with his first signature win (Clemson Tigers) of the season. Another important factor when evaluating Heisman candidates is obvious, great stats. That’s exactly what Beck provided in Week 2. The Georgia Bulldogs pulled their quarterback before the fourth quarter, but he still finished the day with 5 passing touchdowns on only 18 completions. With the total touchdowns to match Milroe and a signature win, Beck gets the No. 1 spot in our Heisman Watch today.

• Heisman Stock: UP

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3. Jaxson Dart, quarteback, Ole Miss Rebels (+1400)

• Jaxson Dart stats (ESPN): 795 pass yards, 6-0 TD-INT, 87% completion rate, 19 rush yards,2 rush TDs, 93.5 QBR

The Lane Kiffin offense and the Ole Miss Rebels receivers are giving quarterback Jaxson Dart a path to be one of the Heisman Trophy finalists in 2024. Dart only scored 2 total touchdowns in Saturday’s blowout victory over Middle Tennessee State, but he was hyper-efficient through the air. In his first two games this season, Dart boasts an absurd 87 percent completion rate with a 93.5 ESPN QBR (third-best in college football) and he’s averaging an absurd 14.7 yards per attempt. However, what does keep Dart a tier below our top Heisman candidates is the absence of a signature win. He won’t have his chance at that until October (LSU and Oklahoma), but it will come.

• Stock: UP

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4. Cam Ward, quarterback, Miami Hurricanes

• Cam Ward stats (ESPN): 689 pass yards, 75.4% completion rate, 6-1 TD-INT, 46 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 94.8 QBR

Just another fantastic day at the office for Cam Ward. The Miami Hurricanes quarterback made easy work of Florida A&M, recording his second consecutive game with 300-plus passing yards and he tacked on 4 total touchdowns. Not only does Ward boast the second-highest ESPN QBR (94.8) in college football, but he’s recorded a 92-plus QBR in consecutive games. In the thick of the Heisman race, Ward will have an excellent opportunity to keep strengthening his stats against Ball State, South Florida and Virginia Tech to close out September. We just won’t see him get a shot at a “signature win” until Oct. 19 against Louisville.

• Heisman Stock: UP

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5. Quinn Ewers, quarterback, Texas Long Horns – (+1100)

• Quinn Ewers stats (ESPN): 506 pass yards, 69.8% completion rate, 6-1 TD-INT, 84.4 QBR

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers needed a strong performance to start climbing his way back up in the Heisman Trophy rankings. Mission accomplished. Going into Ann Arbor against one of the best defenses in the nation, Ewers picked apart the Michigan Wolverines. He avoided any costly turnovers, connected for 3 touchdowns and maintained drives that really helped Texas maintain its momentum all game. Ewers might not have the best college football stats among the Heisman candidates right now, but that win over Michigan in the national spotlight goes a long way for his candidacy.

• Heisman Stock: UP

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6. Nico Iamaleava, quarterback, Tennessee Volunteers (+1400)

• Nico Imalaeava stats (ESPN): 525 pass yards, 74.5% completion rate, 5-2 TD-INT, 71 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 78.9 QBR

It’s very possible we’re a a year too early on Nico Iamaleava as one of the top Heisman Trophy candidates. The Tennessee Volunteers cruised to a victory over No. 24 NC State in Week 2, but Iamaleava threw his first 2 interceptions. With that said, he also had some very nice throws and he showcased a rushing ability that can make him especially dangerous moving forward. If Iamaleava can clean up the turnovers, Kent State (Week 3) is a stat-padding opportunity and then the Volunteers quarterback can go for the signature win on September 21 on the road against the Oklahoma Sooners.

• Heisman Stock: DOWN

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Heisman Watch FAQ

What are the current Heisman Trophy odds?

These are the current Heisman Trophy odds on FanDuel.

• Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon – +850
• Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss – +850
• Cameron Ward, QB, Miami – +850
• Carson Beck, QB, Georgia – +900
• Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama – +1000

Who is the favorite for the Heisman Trophy in 2024?

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel is the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy in 2024.

Who will win the Heisman?

Sportsnaut’s prediction is that Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck will win the Heisman this year.

Sportsnaut’s 2023 Heisman Trophy ballot

Rank	Player	2023 stats
1	Michael Penix Jr	83.3 QBR, 4,218 pass yards, 33-9 TD-INT, 65.9% completion, 3 rush TDs
2	Jayden Daniels	95.6 QBR, 3,812 pass yards, 40-4 TD-INT, 72.2% completion, 1,134 rush yards, 10 rush TDs
3	Bo Nix	90.9 QBR, 4,145 pass yards, 40-3 TD-INT, 77.2% completion, 6 rush TDs
4	Jalen Milroe	84.5 QBR, 2,520 pass yards, 21-6 TD-INT, 66.4% completion, 12 rush TDs
5	Marvin Harrison Jr.	67 receptions, 1,211 receiving yards, 15 total touchdowns
6	Jordan Travis	2,755 passing yards, 20-2 TD-INT, 8.4 ypa, 64% completion rate, 176 rush yards, 7 TDs

Heisman Trophy rankings 2023: Top 5 candidates

1. Michael Penix Jr, QB, Washington Huskies

• Michael Penix Jr stats 2023: 83.3 QBR, 4,218 pass yards, 33-9 TD-INT, 65.9% completion, 3 rush TDs

Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is our 2023 Heisman Trophy winner. He doesn’t have the stats to rival Jayden Daniels or Bo Nix, but there’s another compelling argument for Penix. He never lost.

Washington was nearly a double-digit underdog in the Pac-12 Championship Game against Nix and Penix Jr. came out on top. He wasn’t perfect, with interceptions once again proving to be an issue for him. However, he delivered his best performance since October on the biggest stage. He found ways to win even in games when he threw an interception, unlike Daniels, and he beat Nix head-to-head twice. Plus, Penix Jr. played through injuries. That’s why he finishes the season atop our Heisman Trophy race.

2. Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU Tigers – 2023 Heisman Trophy winner

• Jayden Daniels stats 2023: 95.6 QBR, 3,812 pass yards, 40-4 TD-INT, 72.2% completion, 1,134 rush yards, 10 rush TDs

LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels had one of the best single-season performances ever. He shattered FBS single-game records, put his name in LSU’s record books and posted video-game numbers that made him the most exciting player to watch in college football. It will likely be several years before we see a quarterback have a season like this one. However, LSU still lost three games this season and Daniels had a 3-2 TD-INT line in two of those losses, with LSU losing by multiple scores.

Daniels is going to be the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner. Statistically, he delivered one of the best seasons in college football history and LSU is probably a five-win team without him. We have no issue with the Heisman voters who cast their ballot for Daniels, his numbers were deserving. However, in our evaluation process, Penix Jr. earned the award and finished atop our Heisman Watch after an undefeated season and Pac-12 title.

3. Bo Nix, QB, Oregon Ducks

• Bo Nix stats 2023: 90.9 QBR, 4,145 pass yards, 40-3 TD-INT, 77.2% completion, 6 rush TDs

If stats are all that determine the Heisman Watch leader, the award goes to Jayden Daniels. If it’s determined by the best player on one of the undefeated teams, then it goes to Penix Jr. That’s precisely why Nix is the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy.

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Nix, who set the FBS record for most career starts as a quarterback, was excellent in the Pac-12 title game. He threw three-plus touchdown passes for the eighth time this season and set a season-high in rushing yards (69). The Ducks’ senior quarterback put 31 points on the board against Washington’s defense and finished the year with over 4,300 yards of offense with 46 total touchdowns. However, two losses to Penix Jr. put Nix in second.

4. Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama Crimson Tide

• Jalen Milroe stats 2023: 84.5 QBR, 2,520 pass yards, 21-6 TD-INT, 66.4% completion, 12 rush TDs

In the first two months of the season, Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe had just 142 rushing yards with a 13-5 TD-INT ratio. Something changed at halftime against the Tennessee Volunteers. Milroe finished November with a 187.9 QB rating, rushing for 297 yards with another 909 through the air. He completed 69.4 percent of his passes, accounted for 15 total touchdowns and delivered his biggest play in the closing seconds of the Iron Bowl. It’s not enough to win the Heisman Trophy, but Milroe was one of the best players in college football in the second half of the season.

5. Marvin Harrison Jr, WR, Ohio State Buckeyes

• Marvin Harrison Jr stats 2023: 67 receptions, 1,211 receiving yards, 26 rushing yards, 15 total touchdowns

Marvin Harrison Jr. did. everything a wide receiver can do to beat the best defense in the nation. He found the end zone against a Michigans secondary that previously allowed just 1 receiving touchdown in the red zone this season. He also was the only Ohio State player who gave fans hope on the attempt at a game-winning drive. With the loss, the best thing for Harrison Jr. is to sit out Ohio State’s bowl game. If this is the end for him, he had a phenomenal career.

6. Jordan Travis, QB, Florida State Seminoles

• Jordan Travis stats 2023: 2,755 passing yards, 20-2 TD-INT, 8.4 yards per attempt, 64% completion rate, 176 rush yards, 7 TDs

Devastating. That’s the only word to describe the Jordan Travis injury. For the Florida State Seminoles, it erases any shot of the team competing for a national championship and potentially could keep them out of the College Football Playoff. Meanwhile, just like with Hendon Hooker in 2022, the injury will take a few secondary Heisman Trophy votes for Travis. The senior quarterback finished his collegiate career with a phenomenal senior campaign, knocking out LSU in a thrilling season-opener, ending Florida State’s winning streak at Clemson and he won 10 consecutive games as one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the nation. Travis won’t even be a Heisman Trophy finalist, but he’s at least earned this recognition.

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Sportsnaut’s Heisman Trophy ballot 2022

Here is Sportsnaut’s final Heisman Trophy ballot following the conclusion of conference championship weekend.

Top 5 Heisman candidates

Rank	Player	2022 stats
1	Caleb Williams, QB, USC	4,075 pas yards, 37-4 TD-INT, 86.5 QBR, 66.1% completion, 9.1 yards per attempt, 10 rush TD
2	Max Duggan, QB, TCU	3,321 pass yards, 30-4 TD-INT, 80.2 QBR, 64.9% completion, 9.0 yards per attempt, 6 rush TD
3	Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee	89.6 QBR, 3,135 pass yards, 27-2 TD-INT, 69.6% completion, 430 rush yards, 5 TDs
4	CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State	3,340 pass yards, 37-6 TD-INT, 87.6 QBR, 66.2% completion, 9.4 yards per attempt, 11-1 record
5	Blake Corum, RB, Michigan	1,543 scrimmage yards, 19 total touchdowns
6	Jalen Carter, DL, Georgia	7 TFLs, 3 sacks, 2 FF, No. 1 run defense in college football (77 ypg allowed)
7	Stetson Bennett, QB, Georgia	3,425 pass yards, 20-6 TD-INT, 86.3 QBR, 68.1% completion, 8.7 yards per attempt, 7 rush TD
8	Michael Penix Jr, QB, Washington	4,354 pass yards, 29-7 TD-INT, 81.8 QBR, 66% completion, 8.7 yards per attempt, 4 rush TD

Heisman Trophy FAQ: Everything you need to know

How many Heisman voters are there?

There are 870 media members, living Heisman winners and a collective fan vote to determine who wins the Heisman Trophy. Voters aren’t allowed to reveal who they voted for until after the Heisman Ceremony, which airs on ESPN at 8 PM ET.

Heisman vote margins: Who won the Heisman by the most votes?

USC Trojans running back OJ Simpson received the most Heisman votes ever, taking home 855 in 1968. Meanwhile, LSU Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow has the largest percentage of Heisman votes.

Most first-place Heisman votes

Year	Player	1st Place Votes
1968	O.J. Simpson, RB, USC	855
2019	Joe Burrow, QB, LSU	841
2006	Troy Smith, QB, Ohio State	801
2014	Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon	788
1993	Charlie Ward, QB, Florida State	740
2017	Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma	732
2010	Cam Newton, QB, Auburn	729

Largest Heisman margin of victory

Year	Player	1st Place Votes
2019	Joe Burrow, QB, LSU	93.8%
2006	Troy Smith, QB, Ohio State	91.62%
2014	Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon	90.92%
2017	Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma	86%
1998	Ricky Williams, RB, Texas	85.23%
1993	Charlie Ward, QB, Florida State	83.79%
2021	Bryce Young, QB, Alabama	83%

Heisman Trophy results 2023

Here are the 2023 Heisman Trophy results. Michael Penix Jr. finished as the Heisman runner-up.

Player:	1st Place:	2nd Place	3rd Place:	TOTAL:
Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU	503	217	86	2,029
Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington	292	341	143	1,701
Bo Nix, QB, Oregon	51	205	322
Marvin Harrison Jr, WR, Ohio State	20	78	136	352
Jordan Travis, QB, Florida State	8	19	23	85
Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama	4	8	45	73
Ollie Gordon, RB, Oklahoma State	1	2	24	31
Cody Schrader, RB, Missouri	1	2	22	29
Blake Corum, RB, Michigan	3	2	15	28
J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan	1	7	4	21

Heisman Trophy results 2022

Here are the 2022 Heisman Trophy results. Further below, you can find an early look at our 2023 Heisman candidates.

Player:	1st Place:	2nd Place:	3rd Place:	TOTAL:
Caleb Williams, QB, USC	544	168	63	2,031
Max Duggan, QB, TCU	188	357	142	1,420
C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State	37	119	190	539
Stetson Bennett, QB, Georgia	36	65	111	349
Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee	17	47	81	226
Bryce Young, QB, Alabama	17	28	34	141
Blake Corum, RB, Michigan	8	25	51	125
Michael Penix Jr, QB, Washington	9	20	47	114
Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas	4	12	39	75
Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina	3	6	21	42

2021 Heisman Trophy voting results

Here are the 2021 Heisman voting results.

Player:	1st Place:	2nd Place:	3rd Place:	TOTAL:
Bryce Young, QB, Alabama	684	107	45	2,311
Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan	78	273	174	954
Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh	28	175	197	631
C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State	12	118	127	399
Will Anderson, EDGE, Alabama	31	79	74	325
Kenneth Walker III, RB, Michigan State	18	53	85	245
Matt Corral, QB, Ole Miss	10	32	56	150
Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati	5	15	36	81
Jordan Davis, DL, Georgia	9	15	18	75
Breece Hall, RB, Iowa State	0	1	7	17

With 83% of the total possible points, Bryce Young finished with the seventh-highest total in Heisman Trophy voting history.