As the sun sets on calendar summer, the race for college football’s greatest individual honor begins. The Heisman Trophy always demands more than production—it requires a story, a spotlight you can’t escape, and a momentum that builds with every passing game. Let’s meet the top ten names entering 2025, ranked not just by odds, but by narrative potential.
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Contenders
Garrett Nussmeier, QB — LSU
Odds: +900 — NCAA’s top returning QB, fresh off 4,052 yards and 29 TDs. In good company joining LSU’s lineage of sophomore Heisman winners like Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels.
Arch Manning, QB — Texas
Odds: +700 — The most hyped quarterback in America finally earning his stripes. Less than three full games last season resulted in 939 yards and nine TDs. He also carries dual-threat upside—a meter voters love.
Cade Klubnik, QB — Clemson
Odds: +900 — Delivered a breakout: 3,639 passing yards, 36 TDs, plus 463 rushing yards. Rebuilt Clemson’s swagger and completed the rise from “five-star hype” to bona fide contender.
Jeremiah Smith, WR — Ohio State
Odds: +1,200 — Not a QB, but spent last season torching FBS defenses—1,315 yards, 15 receiving TDs, and a monster CFP showing (381 yards, 5 TDs across the bracket). Emerging as the best offensive weapon in the sport.
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Pretenders
Dante Moore, QB — Oregon
Odds: +2,500 — Jaw-droppingly talented, but nearly a year removed from inconsistent UCLA starts. Big arm and a system tailor-made for highlight reels—if he can turn flashes into consistency.
Drew Allar, QB — Penn State
Odds: +1,800 — A blend of size, speed, arm strength, and leadership this Heisman hopeful looks tp elevate the Nittany Lions in 2025
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