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 Sunday, November 10.
- Travis Hunter, WR/DB, Colorado – +120
- Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon – +320
- Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State – +350
- Cameron Ward, QB, Miami – +800
- Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana – +2200
- Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama – +1800
- Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss – +2000
- Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas – +4800
- Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado – +4800
Now that you know the Heisman odds, let’s jump into our five Heisman Trophy candidates.
Heisman Trophy ballot 2024
Here is our Heisman Trophy ballot right now following Week 11. You can find an analysis of each of our top Heisman candidates further below.
| Rank | Player | Week 11 | 2024 stats |
| 1 | Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State | 221 scrimmage yards, 3 TDs | 1,734 rush yards, 23 rush TDs, 7.7 yards per carry, 93 receiving yards, 1 TD |
| 2 | Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon | 23-of-34, 183 pass yards, 3-0 TD-INT, 28 rush yards | 2,848 pass yards, 8.9 ypa, 74% completion rate, 22-5 TD-INT, 148 rush yards, 6 TDS |
| 3 | Travis Hunter, WR/DB, Colorado | 9 catches, 99 yards, 1 TD | 69 receptions, 856 receiving yards, 9 TDs, 7 PDs, 2 interceptions |
| 4 | Cam Ward, QB, Miami | 25-of-39, 348 pass yards, 3-0 TD-INT | 3,494 pass yards, 9.7 ypa, 66.8% completion rate, 32-6 TD-INT, 182 rush yards, 3 TDs |
| 5 | Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana | 17-of-28, 206 pass yards, 2-1 TD-INT, 4 sacks taken | 2,410 pass yards, 10.1 ypa, 72% completion rate, 21-4 TD-INT, 2 rush TDs |
Heisman Watch 2024: Heisman Trophy rankings after Week 11
1. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State Broncos – +350
- Ashton Jeanty stats (ESPN): 1,734 rush yards, 23 rush TDs, 7.7 yards per carry, 93 receiving yards, 1 TD
At this point, we’re not sure what else Ashton Jeanty has to do to be viewed nationally as the Heisman Trophy front-runner. On Saturday night against Nevada, he delivered his fourth 200-yard game of the season and it marked the fifth time this year that Jeanty scored at least 3 rushing touchdowns. The 5-foot-9 running back carried Boise State to victory, again, on a night when his quarterback completed just 9-of-20 attempts with an interception. Jeanty will pass the 2,000-yard mark by Week 13 and he has a shot of becoming just the sixth player in NCAA history with 30-plus rushing touchdowns in a season. This is our Heisman Trophy pick.
- HEISMAN STOCK: UP
2. Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon Ducks – +320
- Dillon Gabriel stats (ESPN):
The Oregon Ducks offense didn’t look nearly as explosive on Saturday against Maryland. While the Ducks put up 39 points on the Terrapins, they recorded a season-low in explosive plays and Gabriel finished with a season-worst 183 passing yards on 34 attempts. He still accounted for 3 touchdowns, the seventh time this year he’s done that, and improved Oregon’s record to 10-0. Gabriel isn’t having a historic season by any means, with the Ducks’ record boosting his Heisman Trophy odds considerably. For now, he’s second in the Heisman Watch but the gap between him and Travis Hunter is tiny.
- HEISMAN STOCK: DOWN
3. Travis Hunter, WR/DB, Colorado Buffaloes – +120
- Travis Hunter stats (ESPN): 2,848 pass yards, 8.9 ypa, 74% completion rate, 22-5 TD-INT, 148 rush yards, 6 TDS
For Colorado Buffaloes’ two-way star Travis Hunter to start moving up the Heisman Watch, he needed the undefeated quarterbacks ahead of him to lose. Mission accomplished in Week 11 (Cam Ward). Hunter also came through for the Buffaloes’ offense once again, finding the end zone for the second consecutive week and turning 9 receptions into 99 receiving yards. As for his defensive work, Pro Football Focus grades him in the top-20 position both in coverage and as a run defender. If the Buffaloes win out (vs Utah, at Kansas, vs Oklahoma State), Hunter could have just as strong of a case for the Heisman Trophy as Ashton Jeanty.
- HEISMAN STOCK: UP
4. Cam Ward, QB, Miami Hurricanes – +800
- Cam Ward stats (ESPN): 3,494 passing yards, 9.7 ypa, 66.8% completion rate, 32-6 TD-INT, 182 rush yards, 3 TDs
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward had the highest Heisman Trophy odds entering Week 11. Isn’t it interesting how quickly those odds can drop after a game. Ward played pretty well against Georgia Tech, recording his ninth three-touchdown game and eclipsing 348 passing yards. However, the Miami defense let Ward down again and this time he couldn’t rally the team to another comeback victory on the road. The Hurricanes are still a playoff contender, but Ward’s Heisman Watch stock took a big hit on Saturday. Ironically, his odds increased after the Hurricanes’ Oct. 26 win over Florida State, when he was sacked 4 times and didn’t find the end zone against Florida State.
- HEISMAN STOCK: DOWN
5. Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana Hoosiers – +2200
- Kurtis Rourke stats (ESPN): 2,410 pass yards, 10.1 ypa, 72% completion rate, 21-4 TD-INT, 2 rush TDs
It wasn’t exactly a banner day for Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke against the Michigan Wolverines. He finished with a season-low 60.7 percent completion rate and threw an interception for the second time in three games, finishing with his worst ESPN QBR (44.3) of the season. He did, however, make just enough plays to beat Michigan with 2 passing touchdowns and that secured Indiana’s first 10-win season in program history. We’re not expecting Rourke to be a Heisman Trophy finalist, but he’s earned this recognition.
- HEISMAN STOCK: DOWN
Heisman Watch FAQ
What are the current Heisman Trophy odds?
These are the current Heisman Trophy odds on FanDuel.
- Travis Hunter, WR/DB, Colorado – +120
- Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon – +320
- Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State – +350
- Cameron Ward, QB, Miami – +800
- Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana – +2200
Who is the favorite for the Heisman Trophy in 2024?
Colorado Buffaloes two-way star Travis Hunter is the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy in 2024.
Who will win the Heisman?
Sportsnaut’s prediction is that Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty 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.
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.
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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.