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The Heisman Trophy race has seen a shift, with new leaders ahead of Week 6 college football games this weekend.
Several quarterbacks are still among the frontrunners for the trophy while a few other skilled position players are starting to break out and make a strong case for themselves among the top four
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe will have a chance to follow up on his victory over Georgia this week, while Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty continues to climb toward the top. Colorado standout Travis Hunter has gained momentum but will be on a bye this weekend.
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Quarterback Nico Iamaleava didn’t lose much traction coming off his bye week and could strengthen his case again after a 4-0 start with Tennessee. Here’s a look at the top five players in the Heisman odds and how things look for each of them entering Week 6 of the season:
Odds via BetMGM as of Thursday, Oct. 3:
Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) warms up prior to their game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images
1. Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama (+200)
Milroe took the lead in Week 6 after his performance against the Georgia Bulldogs. He became the odds-on favorite after leading the Crimson Tide to a strong first half against the Bulldogs and taking a 30-7 lead into the locker room at halftime. The redshirt junior has completed 62 of 85 pass attempts for 964 yards,10 touchdowns and just one interception. He also has 273 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 52 carries.
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2. Travis Hunter, WR/DB, Colorado (+450)
Hunter saw his stock improve after striking the Heisman pose last week…
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Publish date : 2024-10-04 10:09:03
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