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

Following a massive four-touchdown performance against Illinois, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has surged past the competition to become the betting favorite for the Heisman Trophy at +275 odds. Smith has maintained a strong offensive output in every contest this year, helping push the fifth-ranked Buckeyes to a 42-19 victory and currently drawing the heaviest betting volume and liability at BetMGM.

Other notable contenders are shifting in the odds as the season progresses, including Miami quarterback Darian Mensah at +400 after leading his squad to a 4-0 record, and Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor jumping up to +700. Meanwhile, preseason favorite CJ Carr sits at 12-1 odds and Arch Manning has slid to 30-1 following earlier weeks of action.

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