Heisman watch: Who are the Heisman Trophy frontrunners heading into Week 12?
Colorado's Travis Hunter boasts the best Heisman odds of 2024 ahead of Week 12
The 2024 Heisman Trophy race is heating up as the college football regular season enters the final stretch.
There are still numerous players vying for the sport's most illustrious individual award. However, the top contenders are starting to pull away in the Heisman rankings. The latest Heisman odds confirm that sentiment.
Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter, Miami quarterback Cam Ward, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty and Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel figure to be among the top contenders, with others hoping for big final games to break into that top group.
Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke is looming on the outside, however, and has a big upcoming game against Ohio State. A career performance could put Rourke near the top, especially with a win all but ensuring a College Football Playoff appearance for the Hoosiers.
With only three regular-season games and conference championship weekend left, here are the latest Heisman odds and rankings in the race for college football's top award:
Heisman Trophy odds
According to BetMGM, the Heisman Trophy race is down to four players — Hunter, Gabriel, Jeanty and Ward — with Rourke just on the outside looking in. Rourke has a chance to jump into the top four contenders, however, as Indiana has an upcoming matchup with Ohio State.
Here's a breakdown of current front runners to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy:
1. Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter (-150)
Hunter is the current favorite to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy, not only because of his status as a rare two-way player, but also because of his high-level production on both offense and defense.
Here are his stats this season:
- Offense: 69 receptions for 856 yards with nine touchdowns
- Defense: 20 total tackles with seven pass deflections, two interceptions and a forced fumble
2. Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel (+375)
Gabriel, a sixth-year senior quarterback in his first season at Oregon, is the most experienced signal caller in college football, as he ranks second in all-time passing touchdowns (147) and passing yards (17,713) in FBS history.
Here are his stats this season:
- Passing: 237 of 320 passing (74.1%) for 2,848 yards with 22 touchdowns to five interceptions
- Rushing: 43 rushes for 148 yards with six touchdowns
3. Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty (+450)
Jeanty, the nation's rushing yards leader (1,734), has been a sensation this season and has Boise State on the verge of a College Football Playoff berth. The junior is expected to be among the top players selected in the 2025 NFL draft.
Here are his stats this season:
- Rushing: 224 carries for 1,734 yards with 23 touchdowns
- Receiving: 16 receptions for 93 yards with a touchdown
4. Miami QB Cam Ward (+850)
Ward has seen his Heisman status fall in recent weeks, as he was at one point considered the favorite for the award. The first-year transfer from Washington State could very well be the first quarterback selected in the upcoming NFL draft, and has a great shot at leading the Hurricanes to the CFP this season.
Here are his stats this season:
- Passing: 241 of 361 passing (66.8%) for 3,494 yards with 32 touchdowns to six interceptions
- Rushing: 50 rushes for 182 yards with three touchdowns
5. Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke (+1600)
Rourke, the quarterback for the most surprising team in football this season, has been one of the most efficient and effective quarterbacks in the country in 2024. Rourke is a first-year transfer from Ohio and has six years of college experience.
Here are his stats this season:
- Passing: 171 of 238 passing (71.8%) for 2,410 yards with 21 touchdowns to four interceptions
- Rushing: 30 carries for 17 yards with two touchdowns
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