There’s a new favorite in the odds to win the Heisman Trophy, as Indiana quarterback Fernandon Mendoza (+300) has taken over the top spot after knocking off the

Many of the top contenders are on bye weeks, and Week 9 is a touch lighter on marquee matchups than the previous slate, so movement in the Heisman race is unlikely to be as stark. Opportunities lie ahead for a couple of frontrunners in Pavia and No. 3 Texas A&M's Marcel Reed, though, as they square off against a couple of stout defenses.

Here’s a look at our 2025 Heisman Trophy watch following the ninth full Saturday of the 2025 college football season.

He's not chasing fame, but elite play and team success. Ty Simpson's quiet strength and humility are making him college football's unexpected Heisman contender.

You missed out on tremendous value if you didn't bet Ty Simpson's Heisman odds in the preseason. Luckily, there's still value in betting on the Alabama QB.

Vanderbilt football's star quarterback Diego Pavia believes he should be in the running for the Heisman trophy. Here's why.

Dan Orlovsky has spoken out boldly and revealed the Heisman Trophy favorite through Week 9 of the 2025 season.

But there’s a third front-runner in this race — Diego Pavia of Vanderbilt. The top riser of Week 8, Pavia has carried Vandy to a 6-1 start, its best in 75 years. He accounted for three touchdowns and 246 yards as the Commodores beat LSU 31-24 Saturday in Nashville.

Georgia Tech football head coach Brent Key praises quarterback Haynes King and makes case for the senior to win the 2025 Heisman Trophy