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2026 Heisman Trophy, odds: Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is the new favorite

Following a stellar four-touchdown outing that propelled the fifth-ranked Buckeyes past Illinois 42-19, standout pass-catcher Jeremiah Smith has surged into the top spot on the Heisman Trophy odds board at BetMGM. The star receiver now commands +275 odds, leaping past previous co-favorites Darian Mensah and Trinidad Chambliss, and currently captures the highest volume of both total tickets and handle at the sportsbook.

Elsewhere in the race, Miami quarterback Darian Mensah holds the second-best price at +400 following an undefeated start, while Mississippi State signal-caller Kamario Taylor has skyrocketed to +700 after matching the national lead with 14 passing scores. Meanwhile, early-season frontrunners have shifted downward in the betting market, with pre-season choice CJ Carr sitting at 12-1 and Arch Manning sliding to 30-1.

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