Betting Heisman Trophy Futures

Betting Heisman Trophy futures is a must this season.

Key Points

– Betting Heisman Trophy futures begins with analyzing the field.

– There are a few non-quarterbacks that could make a run for the Heisman Trophy.

Betting Heisman Trophy Futures

In 2022, there's a chance that the Heisman Trophy will be won by the same guy that won it last year. That doesn’t happen very often. Bryce Young, the Alabama quarterback, is back to lead his offense once again. This year, Young is not the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy for a second time in a row, even though his team is the favorite to win this year's College Football Playoff national championship.

The fact that Young isn’t the favorite is not shocking considering that in the history of college football's premier prize, only one player has won it twice. Only a select few players have even had the chance to repeat since the feat was accomplished in the 1970s.

The Heisman Trophy front-runners for this year don't provide many surprises. The board is once again dominated by quarterbacks. Only two non-quarterbacks have received the Heisman honor since 2005. Ironically, both Mark Ingram and Derrick Henry, running backs in 2009 and 2015, were from Alabama.

This season could go down in history. There is a chance for a repeat Heisman Trophy winner. It’s also possible that a non-quarterback takes home the trophy in 2022. Everything is conceivable.

Bettors have a chance to capitalize on something other than the CFB point spread. Here are the Heisman Trophy front-runners for 2022. Let’s put the odds in your favor.

The Favorite: Ohio State QB

Young is not the favorite; instead, C.J. Stroud of Ohio State is. Last year, the star quarterback for the Buckeyes threw for 4,435 yards and 44 touchdowns, but Ohio State lost to Michigan in the season finale. The Buckeyes missed out on the CFP as a result of that loss and an earlier loss to Oregon.

Stroud finished his campaign with a Rose Bowl performance that broke all previous records. He completed 37 of his 46 passes, resulting in 573 yards and 6 touchdowns. Stroud is the +200 favorite to win going into 2022. The Buckeyes are once more the favorites to win the Big Ten and return to the CFP after a year off. Stroud stands a good chance of taking home the Heisman trophy this year if they accomplish that.

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Betting Heisman Trophy Futures - Young’s Status

Young is the next player listed at +350. Heisman Trophy victories in back-to-back seasons seem unlikely for him. Only Ohio State running back Archie Griffin has done this in the history of college football. Lamar Jackson of Louisville and Jameis Winston of Florida State both had a chance to win back-to-back Heisman Trophies but fell short.

Young's receiving group at Alabama is one of the factors contributing to his underdog status. This season, he won't have either John Metchie III or Jameson Williams, who are both NFL players now. Last season, Young averaged 8.7 yards per dropback with those two on the field. After they left the field, that figure fell to 6.4. In 2021, no returning Alabama wide receiver had more than 250 yards receiving.

That makes Young a tough bet similar to betting NFL win totals this year. Do you know what’s not a tough bet though? Betting mid-major NCAAF lines!

New School, Same Williams

Former Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams made the decision to follow his head coach Lincoln Riley when he accepted a position at USC.

Williams started for the Sooners last season and had a strong first four games. He averaged more than 15 yards per completion, with a completion percentage of 73%, and a quarterback rating of 211.7. Knowing stats like these will get you on the way to winning more football bets this season.

Williams struggled in his final four games as the Sooners' starter. His passer efficiency declined to 57%, and his QB rating fell to 133.2. Williams is listed at +800 at top sportsbooks to win this year's Heisman because of his subpar performance at the end of the previous campaign.

Non-QB Hopefuls

Williams is granted odds of +800, which are the best available to any player not named Stroud or Young.

Bijan Robinson of Texas, a running back, is listed next at +1600. Last year, the Longhorns' running back ran for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Quinn Ewers, a transfer, will serve as the next starting quarterback for Texas. Steve Sarkisian, the head coach, is renowned for using offensive talent and that could factor in Ewers making a run for CFB’s top award.

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The Rest of the Field

Ewers' inclusion on the Heisman betting list is intriguing. He is one of four players that have odds of +2000.

Robinson's stats from last season were surpassed by Ohio State's TreVeyon Henderson's. His 1,248 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns were better than what Robinson posted.

D.J. Uiagalelei, the Clemson QB, had a difficult start to 2021. In 2022, he should be much improved.

For the Florida Gators, Anthony Richardson will be the only quarterback to start, and he ought to do well in new head coach Billy Napier’s offense.