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.
- 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
- Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas – +1100
- Nico Iamaleava, QB, Tenn. – +1400
- Will Howard, QB, Ohio State – +2000
- Miller Moss, QB, USC Trojans – +2200
- Travis Hunter, Colorado Buffaloes – +2500
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.