Georgia Bulldogs projected starting quarterback Carson Beck is projected to be a Heisman contender. First, Beck will have to win the starting role over Brock Vandagriff.
The 2023 Heisman race will primarily feature quarterbacks. 11 of the last 13 Heisman winners have played quarterback.
2022 Heisman winner Caleb Williams deservedly is the favorite to win the award again in 2023. Williams is one of the most talented college football quarterbacks in recent memory. In fact, Williams is projected to be the top pick of the 2024 NFL draft.
What 12 college football players have the best odds to win the 2023 Heisman? All betting odds are per FanDuel.
Kyle McCord: +1,800
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McCord is expected to win the starting quarterback role for Ohio State. The Buckeyes’ starting quarterback has been a Heisman contender pretty consistently in recent years. Ohio State has a ton of great weapons in the passing game including Marvin Harrison Jr.
2022 stats: 16 of 20, 190 passing yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs
Sam Hartman: +1,800
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Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman transferred to the Fighting Irish from Wake Forest. Hartman will be playing behind a good offensive line at Notre Dame and will have plenty of big games to enter the Heisman conversation.
2022 stats: 270 of 428, 3,701 passing yards, 38 TDs, 12 INTs (Wake Forest)
Drake Maye: +1,800
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North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye would probably have to win the ACC in order to make it to New York for the Heisman ceremony. Maye is one of the top 2024 NFL draft prospects.
2022 stats: 342 of 517, 4,321 passing yards, 38 TDs, 7 INTs, 698 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs
Bo Nix: +1,800
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Oregon quarterback Bo Nix should put up big numbers again in the Pac-12. Nix has all the ingredients for another monster season in 2023 and he doesn’t have to play Georgia.
2022 stats: 294 of 409, 3,593 passing yards, 29 TDs, 7 INTs, 510 rushing yards, 14 rushing TDs
J.J. McCarthy: +1,800
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The Michigan offense should be rolling again in 2023. The Wolverines are a preseason favorite to make it to the College Football Playoff and returning starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy is a big reason why.
2022 stats: 208 of 322, 2,719 passing yards, 22 TDs, 5 INTs, 306 rushing yards, 5 rushing TDs
Carson Beck: +1,800
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Georgia’s running game, offensive line, defense, and elite receiving targets like Brock Bowers and Arian Smith will rarely put Beck in a tough situation. Beck has a chance to put up massive numbers with Georgia’s easy nonconference slate.
2022 stats: 26 of 35, 310 passing yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs
Cade Klubnik: +1,600
Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
The Clemson offense just hasn’t seamed right in recent years. If the Tigers can get back on track, then Cade Klubnik will have plenty of big games to prove himself. The Tigers’ biggest tests are expected to come against Notre Dame, Florida State, UNC, and South Carolina.
2022 stats: 61 of 100, 697 passing yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs, 139 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs
Jordan Travis: +1,600
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Florida State surprised a lot of teams last year. The Seminoles face a tough schedule in 2023 that features games against LSU, Florida, and Clemson. If Florida State makes noise in the ACC, then don’t be shocked if quarterback Jordan Travis finishes the year as a Heisman candidate.
2022 stats: 3,214 passing yards, 24 TDs, 5 INTs, 417 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs
Michael Penix: +1,200
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Michael Penix has an excellent pair of receivers at Washington. The Huskies need a few signature wins for Penix to enter the Heisman discussion, but he put up some incredible numbers last season.
2022 stats: 4,641 passing yards, 31 TDs, 8 INTs, 4 rushing TDs
Quinn Ewers: +1,200
Austin American-Statesman/Aaron Martinez
Quinn Ewers is a former five-star recruit. He could be in for a massive season at Texas if he can stay healthy. Ewers has a good connection with star receiver Xavier Worthy.
2022 stats: 2,177 passing yards, 15 TDs, 6 INTs
Jayden Daniels: +1,000
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LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels is a reason why many folks are picking LSU to knock off Alabama and win the SEC West again in 2023.
2022 stats: 2,913 passing yards, 17 TDs, 3 INTs, 885 rushing yards, 11 rushing TDs
Caleb Williams: +500
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USC quarterback Caleb Williams is favored to win the 2023 Heisman. And why not? Williams and USC should have a great offense again in 2023. Williams is also expected to be the top selection of the 2024 NFL draft.
2022 stats: 4,537 passing yards, 42 TDs, 5 INTs, 382 rushing yards, 10 rushing TDs
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