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By Michael Gallagher
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Once the Indiana Hoosiers hoisted the national championship trophy after their 27-21 victory over the Miami Hurricanes back in January, oddsmakers wasted no time in anointing a new favorite for the Heisman Trophy next season.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning was the overwhelming favorite for the award, but things have since changed.
According to Polymarket, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (14%) is now the favorite to win the 2026 Heisman, followed by Manning (12%), Notre Dame quarterback C.J. Carr (12%), and Oregon QB Dante Moore (8%).
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In his first year as a starter, Sayin completed 77% of his passes for 3,610 yards, 32 touchdowns, and eight interceptions while leading the Buckeyes to a 12-2 record and an appearance in the College Football Playoff.
Manning began last season as the Heisman favorite, but after Texas struggled out the gate, the hype around him as both a Heisman contender and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft both faded.
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Moore was projected to be the No. 2 pick in April’s draft after throwing for 3,565 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, but he chose to return to Oregon for his junior year.
Carr is the most surprising of the four. His numbers — 2,741 yards, 24 touchdowns, and six interceptions — were much more underwhelming than the others, but several analysts are expecting a big year from him in 2026.
All four signal-callers are also projected to be first-round picks in the 2027 draft. Manning and Moore are both expected to go in the top 10, while Carr and Sayin could hear their name called sometime in the top 20.
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