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, October 6.
- Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State – +220
- Travis Hunter, WR/DB, Colorado – +320
- Cameron Ward, QB, Miami – +450
- Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama – +1000
- Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson – +1300
- Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon – +1500
- Carson Beck, QB, Georgia – +1800
- Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss – +1800
- Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas – +2000
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 6. You can find an analysis of each of our top Heisman candidates further below.
| Rank | Player | Week 5 stats | 2024 stats |
| 1 | Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State | 186 rushing yards, 14.3 yards per carry, 3 TDs | 1,031 rushing yards, 10.9 yards per carry, 16 rushing touchdowns |
| 2 | Cam Ward, QB, Alabama | 35-of-53, 437 pass yards, 2-1 TD-INT, 15 rush yards, 1 TD | 20-5 TD-INT, 2,219 pass yards, 10.4 ypa, 69.2% completion rate, 161 rush yards, 3 TDs |
| 3 | Travis Hunter, WR/DB, Colorado | N/A | 845 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdowns, 10.3 yards per carry |
| 4 | Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson | 19-of-33, 235 yards, 2-0 TD-INT, 62 rush yards | 14-2 TD-INT, 1,219 pass yards, 8.5 ypa, 64.3% completion rate, 168 rush yards, 4 TDs |
| 5 | Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama | 18-of-24, 310 pass yards, 1-1 TD-INT, 1 FL, 1 rush TD | 11-2 TD-INT, 1,274 pass yards, 11.7 ypa, 73.4% completion rate, 283 rush yards, 9 TDs |
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Heisman Watch 2024: Heisman Trophy rankings after Week 6
1. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State Broncos – (+220)
- Ashton Jeanty stats (ESPN): 1,031 rushing yards, 10.9 yards per carry, 16 rushing touchdowns
Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty is the Heisman Trophy front-runner. On Saturday night against Utah State, he ran for 186 yards and would’ve had his fourth game this season with 190-plus rushing yards had Boise State not pulled him in a blowout. What’s absurd to see is Jeanty averaging 11 yards per carry on 95 rush attempts this season, leading to a 1,000-yard season in just five games. That puts him in the company of only four other running backs since 2000 (AP). Just as insane, Jeanty leads the nation in rushing yards by 260 yards and he has 2 fewer carries than Kaleb Johnson (771 yards on 97 carries). This is an absurd season and Jeanty belongs atop the Heisman Watch.
- Heisman Stock: UP
2. Cam Ward, QB, Miami Hurricanes – (+450)
- Cam Ward stats (ESPN): 20-5 TD-INT, 2,219 pass yards, 10.4 ypa, 69.2% completion rate, 161 rush yards, 3 TDs
Week 6 of the college football season is a lesson that Heisman moments aren’t all the same. Cam Ward didn’t lead a comeback against a top-10 team or even a ranked opponent. However, on a Saturday night that saw a historic number of top-10 teams go down against unranked opponents, Ward staved off the upset. In the fourth quarter with just under 13 minutes to play, Cal had a 99.3% win probability. ard responded to the adversity with 21 unanswered points in 10 minutes for a thrilling 39-38 road win to keep the Miami Hurricanes undefeated. That is a Heisman moment.
- Heisman Stock: UP
3. Travis Hunter, WR/DB, Colorado Buffaloes – (+320)
- Travis Hunter stats (ESPN): 46 receptions, 561 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 1 forced fumble, 3 pass deflections
A lot needs to go right for a non-quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy. Even more dominoes need to fall just perfectly for a two-way player to lead the Heisman Watch. Everything is starting to fall into place right now for Travis Hunter. Jalen Milroe torpedoed his Heisman odds in Week 6 and Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel has thrown himself out of the race. If Cam Ward slips up, there will be a very compelling case for Hunter’s unprecedented two-way play to win the Heisman.
- Heisman Stock: UP
4. Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson Tigers – (+1000)
- Cade Klubnik stats (ESPN): 14-2 TD-INT, 1,219 pass yards, 8.5 ypa, 64.3% completion rate, 168 rush yards, 4 TDs
Sometimes, emerging as a Heisman Trophy candidate is about how you respond to early-season struggles. Cade Klubnik couldn’t do just about anything right in the season-opening loss to Georgia, throwing an interception and taking 2 sacks. In the four games since, including a Week 6 victory at Florida State, Klubnik has a perfect 14-0 TD-INT ratio and is averaging a 90-plus ESPN QBR over that san. The accuracy (64.3% completion rate) still isn’t always there, but Klubnik is providing some big plays with both his legs and arm for a Clemson team on a four-game win streak. If he keeps it up, maybe he can be a Heisman Trophy finalist.
- Heisman Stock: UP
5. Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama Crimson Tide – (+1000)
- Jalen Milroe stats (ESPN): 11-2 TD-INT, 1,274 pass yards, 11.7 ypa, 73.4% completion rate, 283 rush yards, 9 TDs
The Heisman Watch leader just a week ago, Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe did massive damage to his stock on Saturday night against Vanderbilt. While the Crimson Tide’s offense scored 35 points, Milroe accounted for just 2 total touchdowns. Far worse, he threw a pick-six and had a fourth-quarter fumble that led to a quick touchdown for Vanderbilt. This game should’ve been an opportunity for Milroe to pad his stats and strengthen his Heisman odds. Instead, he dealt a massive blow to both.
- Heisman Stock: DOWN
Heisman Watch FAQ
What are the current Heisman Trophy odds?
These are the current Heisman Trophy odds on FanDuel.
- Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State – +220
- Travis Hunter, WR/DB, Colorado – +320
- Cameron Ward, QB, Miami – +450
- Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama – +1000
- Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson – +1300
Who is the favorite for the Heisman Trophy in 2024?
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is favored 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.
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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.