Oct 26, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) reacts after touchdown reception in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

GM’s comment rocks No. 1 NFL draft pick odds

The 2025 NFL Draft is still more than three months away, but the current owner of the No. 1 overall pick has already stirred the drama.

New Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said Wednesday that while the team wants to stockpile draft picks, he won’t pass on a “generational talent.”

Many took that as a thinly-veiled mention of Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, Colorado’s two-way playmaking star. That included oddsmakers, who quickly adjusted their markets for the No. 1 overall pick.

Hunter, who was a +1500 longshot to go No. 1 at BetMGM on Tuesday, had seen his odds shorten all the way to +150 after Borgonzi’s comments. That’s behind only Miami quarterback Cam Ward, who shifted from the -210 odds-on favorite to +100 in a little more than 24 hours.

Hunter is Field Level Media’s top-ranked overall prospect in this year’s class, with most teams viewing him as a defensive back who could moonlight as a wide receiver at the next level.

Titans president of football operations Chad Brinker said the Titans won’t pass on a “generational talent” if they determine that player exists in the 2025 draft. However, Tennessee’s brass was in agreement that the franchise is open to dealing the No. 1 overall pick.

There are still months of smoke screens and negotiations to navigate, along with thousands of miles to be traveled to all-star games and prospect workouts. For now, the race to be the first name called to the stage by commissioner Roger Goodell on April 24 appears to be a four-man race:

NO. 1 OVERALL PICK ODDS*
Cam Ward, QB, Miami (+100)
Travis Hunger, CB/WR, Colorado (+150)
Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado (+350)
Abdul Carter, DE, Penn State (+900)
Will Campbell, OT, LSU (+5000)
Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss (+5000)
*BetMGM

Hunter’s sudden ascension to the second favorite spot had many sportsbook sweating. At BetMGM, Hunter is the book’s biggest liability, with the public backing him with 37.9 percent of all bets and 19.3 percent of the money to go No. 1 overall.

Ward is the book’s second biggest liability, leading the way with 48 percent of the money while being second to Hunter with 16.3 percent of all bets. Sanders is third in both with 14.3 percent of the bets and 17.8 percent of the money backing him.

Borgonzi said the Titans “want to make 30 draft picks over the next three years,” with “12 of those to be in the top 100s,” so he will be open to offers if the phone rings. Cleveland current holds the No. 2 overall pick, followed by the New York Giants, New England and Jacksonville.

Las Vegas, which could be in the market for one of the top quarterbacks, currently sits No. 6. Quarterback is also a major question mark for the Titans, who have only 2023 draft pick Will Levis under contract for next season, and he failed to lock down the position this season.

“The quarterback is the most important position, arguably in sports,” Borgonzi said. “So you have to solidify the quarterback position. We’re going to be relentless attacking this until we find the answer.”

–Field Level Media

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) with wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Deion: Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter insured for bowl game

Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders financially are protected against potential injuries in Saturday’s Alamo Bowl against BYU, according to Colorado coach Deion Sanders.

The coach confirmed Monday that the school has taken out record disability insurance policies for the two players, who are both projected top-five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.

“We happen to have two players that are probably gonna be the first two picks of the NFL Draft,” Sanders said at a press conference in San Antonio. “And they have received, I think, the highest number of coverage that has ever been covered in college football. … It far exceeds anyone (who) has ever played this game of college football.”

High-caliber players such as Sanders and Hunter typically skip non-playoff bowl games rather than risking injury and potential lost income as top draft selections. The No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft is in line for a four-year deal worth about $40 million.

A spokesman for Colorado’s athletic department confirmed to Front Office Sports that several Buffaloes players are insured for the game, but he did not provide specific costs or benefits.

No. 23 Colorado (9-3) meets No. 17 BYU (10-2) at the Alamodome on Saturday.

Shedeur Sanders has completed 74.2 percent of his passes this season for 3,926 yards with 35 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

Hunter, the team’s two-way star, won the Heisman earlier this month. He has 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns as a wide receiver and four interceptions, 11 passes defensed and 31 tackles as a cornerback.

–Field Level Media

Dec 14, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter poses for a photo during a press conference before the 2024 Heisman Trophy Presentation. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy

Colorado receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter was named winner of the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night.

Hunter joins running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994 as the only Colorado players to win the Heisman.

Hunter has 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and ranks second nationally with 14 touchdown catches. On defense, he has four interceptions with 15 passes defensed and was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.

Hunter won the Bednarik Award as the nation’s top defensive player and the Biletnikoff Award as the top receiver in the country.

Hunter is in his second and final season at Colorado as he has stated that he will enter the 2025 NFL Draft. He began his college career at Jackson State and transferred to the Buffaloes when Deion Sanders departed to become Colorado coach.

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel were the other finalists.

Jeanty has rushed for 2,497 yards and 29 touchdowns, Ward has thrown for 4,123 yards and 36 touchdowns and Gabriel has completed 73.2 percent of his passes for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns.

–Field Level Media

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) throws a pass Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, during the Big Ten Championship game between the Oregon Ducks and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Ducks defeated the Nittany Lions, 45-37.

Dillon Gabriel, Cam Ward join Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty as Heisman finalists

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty and Colorado defensive back/wide receiver Travis Hunter have long been considered favorites for the 2024 edition of the Heisman Trophy. But some mystery had surrounded who would join them at the award ceremony in New York on Saturday.

On Monday evening, Heisman organizers put that speculation to rest by revealing that yes, Jeanty and Hunter are among the top vote-getters for college football’s most prestigious award, but also that quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel of Oregon and Cam Ward of Miami (Fla.) will be making the trip to New York, as well.

Hunter, the Buffaloes’ two-way star, has been the betting favorite for several weeks and will enter Saturday in the pole position after an All-Big 12 season at both cornerback and wide receiver. He was named Big 12 defensive player of the year after nabbing four interceptions and 11 pass breakups for the 9-3 Buffaloes.

He might have been even more impressive on offense, leading the Big 12 with 92 receptions and 14 receiving touchdowns while finishing second with 1,152 yards.

Not to be outdone, Jeanty has totaled an eye-popping 2,497 rushing yards this season, currently the fourth-highest single-season total ever. In helping to lead the Broncos to a College Football Playoff top-four berth, he remains within 131 yards of the NCAA record of 2,628 yards held by Barry Sanders, who won the Heisman in 1988.

Gabriel will join them in New York after piloting the Oregon Ducks to an undefeated record (including a victory over Jeanty’s Broncos) and the No. 1 ranking in the country.

Previously a standout at UCF and Oklahoma, Gabriel joined the Ducks this offseason and has proceeded to throw for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns while becoming the NCAA’s all-time leader in career touchdowns accounted for (187 — 153 passing, 33 rushing and one receiving).

Miami’s Ward has similar credentials, leading the nation in passing touchdowns with 36 while currently ranking second in passing yards (4,123) and touchdowns accounted for (41). Before Miami (10-2), Ward previously starred at Washington State and Incarnate Word.

–Field Level Media

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) with wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter Big 12 POYs

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback Travis Hunter swept top honors in the Big 12 Conference on Thursday.

Sanders, a senior and son of Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders, was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year. He leads the conference in pass completions (337), yards (3,926) and touchdown passes (35).

Hunter, a junior who also excels as a wide receiver, was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. He leads the league with 11 passes defended to go along with four interceptions and 32 tackles.

Hunter also made the All-Big 12 first-team offense with 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham was named the Big 12 Coach of the Year. Picked to finish last in the 16-team Big 12, the Sun Devils (10-2) are playing against Iowa State (10-2) in the conference championship game on Saturday.

–Field Level Media

Nov 16, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) carries for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Colorado’s Travis Hunter to enter draft, vows to be full-time CB and WR in NFL

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter plans to turn pro and prefers to continue a dual role, playing wide receiver and cornerback in the NFL.

Hunter could be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and is the favorite for the Heisman Trophy.

Speculation about his future quieted as he gained notoriety by the week this season. Field Level Media projects Hunter as a top-three pick in the draft, and he confirmed Thursday this will be his last season at the college level.

“That’s definitely for sure,” Hunter said on a conference call with reporters.

Hunter is consistently playing between 100 and 125 snaps per game for Colorado. He has three interceptions on defense with 74 receptions, 911 yards and nine touchdowns playing wideout for quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Also a projected early first-round pick, Sanders committed to play in the East-West Shrine Game in Dallas. The son of Colorado head coach and Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, Shedeur Sanders said Thursday he would cast a Heisman vote for Hunter.

“If it’s between me and him, I would want him to get it,” Sanders said. “He does a lot of amazing things and things that haven’t been done before. I’m not a selfish guy. I know what he’s capable of, so I would rather him win.”

Hunter said he would invite his QB to New York if he’s not named a Heisman finalist before they go about the business of finishing the season, possibly in the 12-team College Football Playoff.

Shedeur Sanders said he’s the best quarterback in the draft, and doesn’t believe that’s anything new.

“I feel like I was the best quarterback in the last draft, too,” said Shedeur Sanders. “Ever since I was draft eligible, I knew I’m the best quarterback. It’s not up for me to prove myself to talking about why.”

Former teammates at Jackson State where Deion Sanders also coached, Hunter said he felt his draft stock began to rise only after critics moved past “the hate” for his coach. A flashy, charismatic cornerback in the NFL after starring at Florida State, Deion Sanders was the fifth overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Hall of Famers Troy Aikman (first, Cowboys), Barry Sanders (third, Lions) and Derrick Thomas (fourth, Chiefs) were chosen ahead of “Prime Time” along with offensive tackle Tony Mandarich (second, Packers).

Hunter has picked the brain of Deion Sanders about a dual role in pro sports. Sanders was used selectively as a wide receiver and returned punts but was primarily a cornerback in addition to playing Major League Baseball.

There’s no base-stealing in Hunter’s future, but he does believe he can push the envelope as a full-time two-way NFL player.

“It’s never been done,” Hunter said. “I understand that it will be a high risk, (teams) don’t want their top pick to go down too early, and I know they’re going to want me to be in a couple packages. But I believe I can do it. Nobody has stopped me from doing it thus far. I like when people tell me I can’t do it.”

–Field Level Media

Nov 16, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Travis Hunter (12) looks on during the first quarter against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Travis Hunter putting vise grip on Heisman Trophy

The Heisman Trophy race appears to have been trimmed in half to a two-player race over the weekend, with Colorado’s Travis Hunter continuing to distance himself at the top.

The Buffaloes’ two-way star caught five passes in a commanding 49-24 win over Utah. That boosted Hunter’s season total to 74 receptions for 911 yards and nine touchdowns to go along with three interceptions as a lock-down corner.

Hunter emerged as the Heisman Trophy favorite for the first time last week at +130 at DraftKings, and he is now the odds-on favorite at -350. The Buffs travel to Kansas this weekend, then return home to close out the regular season against Oklahoma State before a potential date in the Big 12 championship game.

With Buffs coach Deion Sanders and quarterback Shedeur Sanders seemingly prioritizing Hunter’s Heisman candidacy, it might not matter how many yards Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty racks up.

The junior now has 1,893 yards and 26 touchdowns on the ground after rumbling for 159 and three scores in a 42-21 win over San Jose State. Jeanty is averaging 7.4 yards per carry, but still saw his Heisman odds lengthen from +300 to +380 this week.

Boise State closes the regular season with games at Wyoming and home against Oregon State, giving Jeanty two games to close the gap on Hunter before the Broncos potentially play in the Mountain West Conference championship.

The movement over the weekend was even more damaging to the prospects for the top two quarterbacks on the board. Cam Ward shifted from +800 to +1300 with Miami idle, while Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel slid from +330 all the way to +2500 with the Ducks escaping an upset bid by Wisconsin.

HEISMAN TROPHY ODDS (via DraftKings)
PLAYER, TEAM, JULY ODDS, WEEK 1, LAST WEEK, CURRENT
Travis Hunter, Colorado, N/A, N/A, +130, -350
Ashton Jeanty, Boise State, N/A/, N/A, +300, +380
Dillon Gabriel, Oregon, +750, +800, +330, +2500
Cam Ward, Miami, +2200, +950, +800, +1300
Kurtis Rourke, Indiana, N/A, N/A, +1500, +3000
Jalen Milroe, Alabama, +1500, +1100, +1800, +2800
Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss, +1400, +850, +2000, +4000
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado, N/A, +2200, +4000, +7500
Quinn Ewers, Texas, +1000, +1400, +4000

Hunter extending the gap between himself and Jeanty came with DraftKings reporting 62 percent of all Heisman money wagered since Saturday has backed the Buffs’ star. Jeanty had drawn 25 percent, while Gabriel was at 6 percent and Ward at just 2 percent.

Meanwhile, BetMGM reported that Hunter and Jeanty are the book’s two biggest liabilities in the Heisman market. Hunter has been backed by 35.2 percent of all money wagered and 17.3 percent of all bets, with Jeanty drawing 11.3 and 9.9 percent, respectively.

–Field Level Media

Colorado's Travis Hunter runs after a catch against Texas Tech in a Big 12 football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Heisman Trophy Odds: Buffs’ Travis Hunter vaults into lead

The Heisman Trophy remains a four-player race, but there is yet another new leader among oddsmakers.

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter took advantage of Miami’s first loss of the season to vault into the favorite seat for the first time this season. Hunter, who caught nine passes for 99 yards and a touchdown in addition to his regular duty as a shutdown corner in Colorado’s 41-27 win at Texas Tech on Saturday, is the +130 Heisman Trophy favorite at DraftKings.

Hunter has supplanted Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward, who tumbled to +800 after Miami was upset at Georgia Tech. He is now also behind Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (+300) and Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel (+330).

Each of those three have spent at least two weeks as the favorite at different points during the season. They now all find themselves trying to chase down Hunter, who was a +2000 longshot just three weeks ago.

After two games in which he caught a combined five passes for 43 yards, Hunter has been heavily featured in the Buffaloes’ passing attack in wins over Cincinnati and Texas Tech. Saturday night’s nine catches came after Hunter torched the Bearcats for 153 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns ahead of Colorado’s bye week.

The Buffs host Utah on Saturday before traveling to Kansas, then return home to close out the regular season against Oklahoma State before a potential date in the Big 12 championship game.

HEISMAN TROPHY ODDS (via DraftKings)
PLAYER, TEAM, JULY ODDS, WEEK 1, LAST WEEK, CURRENT
Travis Hunter, Colorado, N/A, N/A, +220, +130
Ashton Jeanty, Boise State, N/A/, N/A, +500, +300
Dillon Gabriel, Oregon, +750, +800, +290, +330
Cam Ward, Miami, +2200, +950, +200, +800
Kurtis Rourke, Indiana, N/A, N/A, +2200, +1500
Jalen Milroe, Alabama, +1500, +1100, +5000, +1800
Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss, +1400, +850, +1600, +2000
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado, N/A, +2200, +3500, +4000
Quinn Ewers, Texas, +1000, +1400, +6000, +4000

Milroe was the biggest mover of the week, with his rise from -5000 before Alabama’s rout at LSU representing the biggest positive odds delta of the week. Jeanty’s odds shortened -200 after rushing for 209 yards and three touchdowns in Boise State’s 28-21 win over Nevada.

Ward suffered the biggest drop among the contenders, seeing his odds lengthen by +600. Sanders’ lengthened +500 and Dart’s +400 despite leading both of their teams to key victories on Saturday.

The Heisman Trophy race has seen significant movement on a weekly basis throughout the season. Should No. 1 Oregon run the table undefeated in the Big Ten, it will likely be difficult for Hunter and Jeanty to hold off Gabriel, who has spent multiple stints atop the Heisman picture this season.

–Field Level Media

Oct 26, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) reacts after touchdown reception in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Heisman Trophy Odds: Travis Hunter in hot pursuit as Cam Ward regains lead

Dillon Gabriel threw for 294 yards in a 21-point win on the road against the reigning national champions and dropped two spots in the Heisman Trophy odds race.

That speaks to how tight the competition is in what has boiled down to a four-player race in the first week of November.

Dillon, who regained his preseason status as the Heisman favorite at DraftKings just last week, saw his odds lengthen from +260 to +290 despite Oregon’s blowout win at Michigan. He dropped below Miami quarterback Cam Ward (+200) and Colorado’s dual-threat star Travis Hunter (+220) in the process.

For Ward, it’s his second stint atop the Heisman odds this season, following a short spell in September. He reclaimed the mantle after throwing for 400 yards and five touchdowns in the Hurricanes’ 53-31 win over Duke.

Meanwhile, Hunter was enjoying Colorado’s bye week. A +2000 longshot just two weeks ago, Hunter moved to +330 last week following a standout performance on ESPN and now has his shortest odds of the season ahead of Colorado’s trip to Texas Tech on Saturday.

HEISMAN TROPHY ODDS (via DraftKings)
PLAYER, TEAM, JULY ODDS, WEEK 1, LAST WEEK, CURRENT
Cam Ward, Miami, +2200, +950, +270, +200
Travis Hunter, Colorado, N/A, N/A, +330, +220
Dillon Gabriel, Oregon, +750, +800, +260, +290
Ashton Jeanty, Boise State, N/A/, N/A, +400, +500
Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss, +1400, +850, +5000, +1600
Kurtis Rourke, Indiana, N/A, N/A, +7500, +2200
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado, N/A, +2200, +4000, +3500
Jalen Milroe, Alabama, +1500, +1100, +5000, +5000
Garrett Nussmeier, LSU, +2200, +3500, +6000, +6000
Quinn Ewers, Texas, +1000, +1400, +5000, +6000
Cade Klubnik, Clemson, N/A, N/A, +2000, +6000

Ashton Jeanty also saw his odds slip despite rushing for 149 yards and a pair of touchdowns in a win over San Diego State on Friday night. Boise State’s star running back had the shortest odds just two weeks ago, but saw those lengthen another 100 points to +500.

At least he’s still firmly in the race. That can’t be said for Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, who fell from +3500 to +7500 after throwing three interceptions against Florida. The -4000 odds delta was the biggest among the remaining legitimate contenders, equaling that of Cade Klubnik, who plummeted from +2000 to +6000 following Clemson’s home loss to Louisville.

Meanwhile, Jaxson Dart vaulted himself at least back into the conversation. His six-touchdown performance in a rout over Arkansas moved Dart from +4000 to +1600.

–Field Level Media

Oct 26, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) reacts after touchdown reception in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Dillon Gabriel regains Heisman Trophy lead as Travis Hunter soars

No one claimed winning a Heisman Trophy as a running back would be an easy task — or even necessarily a fair one.

Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown as the Broncos handed UNLV only its second loss of the season Friday night in Las Vegas. He now has racked up an FBS-leading 1,376 yards along with 18 touchdowns on the ground through seven games, but Jeanty didn’t just lose his perch as the Heisman Trophy candidate — he fell three spots at DraftKings.

While that may seem a massive slight, oddsmakers have swung back in favor of two quarterbacks at the helm of undefeated teams ranked in the top 5.

Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, who opened the season as the Heisman favorite, regained that title after throwing for 291 yards and three touchdowns in the No. 1 Ducks’ 38-9 dismantling of No. 20 Illinois. He’s being offered at +260, slightly ahead of Miami’s Cam Ward (+270), who guided the No. 5 Hurricanes’ rout of rival Florida State on Saturday night.

Jeanty (+400) also fell behind Travis Hunter, who starred on both sides of the ball in primetime as Colorado handled Cincinnati 34-23. In addition to serving as a shutdown corner, Hunter caught nine passes for 153 yards and a pair of touchdowns. A +2000 longshot just this week, the performance helped Hunter rocket up to the third spot at +330.

As the calendar shifts to November, the Heisman Trophy is shaping up as a four-player race.

HEISMAN TROPHY ODDS (via DraftKings)
PLAYER, TEAM, JULY ODDS, WEEK 1, LAST WEEK, CURRENT
Dillon Gabriel, Oregon, +750, +800, +380, +260
Cam Ward, Miami, +2200, +950, +250, +270
Travis Hunter, Colorado, N/A, N/A, +2000, +330
Ashton Jeanty, Boise State, N/A/, N/A, +220, +400
Cade Klubnik, Clemson, N/A, N/A, +1600, +2000
Carson Beck, Georgia, +800, +900, +2500, +3500
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado, N/A, +2200, +5000, +4000
Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss, +1400, +850, +4000, +5000
Jalen Milroe, Alabama, +1500, +1100, +3000, +5000
Quinn Ewers, Texas, +1000, +1400, +7500, +5000
Garrett Nussmeier, LSU, +2200, +3500, +3000, +6000
Drew Allar, Penn State, N/A, N/A, +3500, +6000
Will Howard, Ohio State, +1500, +1600, +7500, +8000
Bryson Daily, Army, N/A, N/A, +7500, +9000

Hunter, whose odds were as short as +300 the first week of the month, saw those steadily after catching only three passes in a loss to Kansas State and two in a rout over Arizona. But his duel-threat capabilities were on full display to an ESPN audience on Saturday night.

Hunter’s +1670-point rise was second at DraftKings only behind that of Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, whose odds delta trended up +2500. However, he’s still a +5000 longshot while Hunter is firmly in the thick of the Heisman picture. The book reported that Hunter leads all Heisman candidates with 31 percent of the money backing him since Saturday along with 20 percent of all bets.

Going in the opposite direction was LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, who dropped from +3000 to +6000 and all but out of consideration following the Tigers’ second loss of the season. Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik could only sit and watch his competition pull away during his bye week as he fell from +1600 to +2000.

Alabama scored a shutout win over Missouri, but that didn’t help previous Heisman frontrunner Jalen Milroe. The Crimson Tide quarterback saw his odds lengthen from +3000 to +5000.

–Field Level Media