2021 Heisman Trophy Odds Tracker: Matt Corral Still Alive, Desmond Ridder Makes A Statement

2021 Heisman Trophy Odds

Odds via DraftKings (100-1 or shorter)

Week 5 Heisman Update

Corral Still In It

Ole Miss' Matt Corral and Alabama's Bryce Young were co-favored for the award entering Week 5.

Although the Rebels took their first loss the season in a 21-point blowout, Corral wasn't punished — he's nipping at Young's heels at +200.

The dual-threat junior still put up an impressive stat line in the loss, completing 21 of 29 passing attempts for 213 yards and one touchdown.

Corral, who hasn't registered an interception this season, also added a touchdown with his legs. He gets a home game against Arkansas this Saturday, while Young travels to College Station for a tilt with A&M.

Ridder Trending Up

There are some sleepers in the second tier, including a couple mid-major quarterbacks and a trio of running backs.

The headliner of the crop is undoubtedly Desmond Ridder, who led the Bearcats to a win over Notre Dame, ultimately inching Cincy closer to running the table.

Ridder put up a season 297 passing yards against the Irish, along with two passing touchdowns and another on the ground. He has 12 total scores against just two picks this year.

Ripping off some more wins and padding the stats would go along way for Ridder, who opened +5000 in this market.

Week 4 Heisman Update

SEC QBs on the Rise

Would you rather bet an SEC quarterback wins the Heisman, or the field?

Two prized signal callers from the top conference in football in Ole Miss' Matt Corral and Alabama's Bryce Young.are quickly separating themselves from the pack

Corral emerged as the favorite following a Week 3 outburst, which included seven total touchdowns in a coast over Tulane. He's the third player to be the odds-on favorite, joining Young and preseason headliner Spencer Rattler.

And while we're on the topic of SEC quarterbacks, perhaps this is the ideal time to buy Arkansas' K.J. Jefferson (100/1).

He has close to 600 passing yards with five touchdowns through the air the last two weeks. If he and the Razorbacks keep the momentum rolling with a win over Georgia, his odds will be slashed in half, minimum.

Farewell, ACC Quarterbacks

Uiagalelei and Howell were listed at 15-2 and 14-1 to win the Heisman before the season, respectively.

Call it a swing and miss on both prospects.

Uiagalelei's pioneering a Clemson offense averaging fewer than 13 points per game against FBS opponents this season. The Tigers already have two losses on the ledger.

Howell, meanwhile, still has the numbers — 1,173 passing yards and 14 total touchdowns — but North Carolina's also suffered a pair of defeats, pushing the Tar Heels out of the spotlight.

Hello, My Name Is ….

Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder might not be the best bet for a mid-major quarterback at this point of the season. How about Fresno State's Jake Haener, who's finally in the mix and in a nice spot at 40-1?

Haener lit up UNLV for 378 yards and a season-high five touchdowns last Friday. He has at least 298 passing yards and multiple touchdown passes in four of five contests this fall.

Head coach Kalen DeBoer is letting the senior spin it, calling pass plays close to 60 percent of snaps. Haener should continue rising up boards if the Bulldogs can keep their one-loss record intact.

Week 3 Heisman Update

Golden Corral 

An SEC quarterback has emerged as the Heisman favorite, and it's not Alabama's Bryce Young or Georgia's J.T. Daniels — it's Ole Miss' Matt Corral, who opened 50-1 at DraftKings a cool eight months ago.

The dual threat entered the weekend with 682 passing yards and seven combined touchdowns. He had no regard for Tulane's roster, or its family members, en route to a Week 3 demolition.

Corral's passing stat line alone — 23-of-31 for 335 yards, three scores and zero interceptions — would have turned Heisman voters cross-eyed with ecstasy. The fact he totaled more touchdowns on the ground (four) officially cemented him as the player to beat.

Hello, My Name Is…

Michigan running back Blake Corum and Virginia gunslinger Brennan Armstrong need to fill out name tags as they enter the Heisman conversation.

Corum is averaging 8.5 yards per carry, which is tied for second nationally for players with at least 30 attempts. He's crossed the century mark on the ground in all three games this season, including a 125-yard, three-score performance over NIU Saturday.

Armstrong, meanwhile, would be the Heisman favorite if Virginia played North Carolina 12 times per year. He's registered 762 passing yards and seven touchdowns in his last two meetings versus the Heels, fresh off a 554-yard, video game-like performance in a 59-39 loss.

Last Gasp 

Every week, more fat gets trimmed off the Heisman field. Here are some of the notable regression candidates who need big performances in their next game in order to stay in contention.

• Clemson QB D.J. Uiagalelei (+1400 to +4000)
• Arizona State QB Jayden Daniels (+4000 to +10000)
• UCLA QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (+5000 to +7500)
• Ohio State WR Garrett Wilson (+8000 to +10000)

Week 2 Update

A Pair of Ducks Enter the Mix

Oregon's signature road win over Ohio State warranted big bumps for Ducks quarterback Anthony Brown (+5000) and running back C.J. Verdell (+2500). The former was +8000 entering Saturday, while the latter wasn't even listed.

Verdell exploded for 195 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns against the Buckeyes. Brown, meanwhile, has completed just 54.2% of his passes in two games this year, but has 408 yards and three scores through the air, alongside zero picks.

Matt Corral Heating Up

Ole Miss gunslinger Matt Corral has quite a few fans in the betting markets now. He went from 25-1 to 15-1 following a banner day against Louisville in Week 1, only to hit +600 after lighting up Austin Peay.

The dual-threat out of Ventura, Calif. has 662 passing yards, 90 on the ground and seven total touchdowns in 2021.

Week 3's matchup against a shoddy Tulane defense is a good spot for Corral to pad his stats, considering he and the Rebels travel to Tuscaloosa to face Alabama the following Saturday.

Purdy, Hall Fall

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Breece Hall probably suffered more than any other players in the Heisman field after the Cyclones fell to in-state rival Iowa.

Purdy was already behind the eight ball after failing to post a passing touchdown against Northern Iowa in the opener. Following a dud against the Hawkeyes, Purdy — who has dropped from 40-1 to 100-1 — still has zero passing scores and three picks on his 2021 stat line.

Hall, meanwhile, also fell from 40-1 to 100-1. Last year's college football rushing leader is averaging just 3.5 yards per carry through a pair of contests so far.

Week 1 Update

A New Favorite Atop the Board

Bryce Young is now the favorite in the Heisman market.

The Alabama quarterback moved from +900 to +400 following a signature, season-opening win over Miami. The star-studded sophomore set school records in his debut with 344 passing yards and four scores through the air.

Look for Young to go berserk on the stat sheet over the next month, with upcoming games against Mercer, Southern Miss and Ole Miss.

ACC Quarterbacks Plummet

It wasn't a good week to be an ACC quarterback. Three Heisman hopeful signal callers are already behind the eight ball following spotty performances on the national stage.

Clemson's D.J. Uiagalelei fell flat against Georgia, going 19-for-37 with 178 yards and one interception. He shifted from +600 to +1200.

Meanwhile, North Carolina's Sam Howell dipped from +1400 to +2500 following a dud Friday versus Virginia Tech. The Tar Heels standout and potential No. 1 overall pick next spring looked lost amid a raucous Blacksburg crowd, tossing three picks in the loss.

Finally, dual-threat quarterback D'Eriq King's odds doubled following the thumping to Alabama. Although he completed roughly 75% of his pass attempts, King was limited to just 178 yards through the air with a couple picks.

Trending Up

The Heisman market's fluid. It's no surprise to see a handful of newcomers on the board following brilliant Week 1 performances.

Michigan State's Kenneth Walker has entered the fray after single-handedly running amok on Northwestern. The Wake Forest transfer racked up a mind-bending 264 yards and four touchdowns on the ground in Sparty's upset win over Northwestern.

Texas A&M's Isaiah Spiller picked up right where he left off in 2020. The First-Team All-SEC back averaged 6.6 yards per carry and crossed the century mark in the Aggies' rout of Kent State, rising up to +7500.

Taulia Tagovailoa's gaining steam out of the Big Ten. The Maryland signal caller and brother of Dolphins QB, Tua Tagovailoa, lit up West Virginia to the tune of 332 yards and three passing touchdowns, alongside a gaudy 9.2 yards per attempt.

Aug. 9 Update

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley has produced two Heisman winners in the last four years. Quarterback Spencer Rattler could be the third by the end of the 2021 campaign.

According to DraftKings, Rattler — who opened +300 in January — currently leads the Heisman field just three weeks out from the regular season. He's got company at the top, however.

Clemson and Alabama have combined to nab five of the last six national titles. There's no surprise Tigers' DJ Uiagalelei (+750) and Crimson Tide's Bryce Young (+900) are both priced shorter than 10-1.

Uiagalelei and the Tigers are overwhelming favorites to take the ACC, but the biggest sleeper in the conference is arguably Sam Howell (+1400). The UNC product threw for more than 3,500 yards last season and is currently favored at DraftKings to be selected first overall in the 2022 NFL Draft; he's a live 'dog if everything goes right.

Matt Corral is one flier who could shoot up boards sooner than later. Ole Miss finished No. 14 in scoring last season (39.2 PPG) and returns the third-most returning total EPA in the country from 2020, behind only Liberty and Coastal Carolina.

Texas' Bijan Robinson leads the non-quarterback crop at +2800. He posted 8.2 yards per carry last season and finished his true freshman campaign with loads of momentum, leading the way with 183 yards in the Alamo Bowl win.

DeVonta Smith last year became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman since Desmond Howard in 1991. His former college teammate, Alabama's John Metchie III, currently leads the position group at 60-1, while Ohio State's Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson trail behind at 80-1. All three receivers participated in last year's national title game.

The most appealing long shot on the defensive side of the ball is cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., who's been a fixture in the LSU secondary since 2019.

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