The 2025 Heisman Trophy race received another update following Saturday’s action.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza still holds the highest Heisman Trophy odds at -120, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Meanwhile, Ohio State passer Julian Sayin owns the second-best odds at +360. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia’s Heisman odds improved to +650, while Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love’s odds also moved to +650 from +2500.
Alabama signal-caller Ty Simpson’s Heisman odds fell to +25000, as Texas A&M passer Marcel Reed’s odds also dropped from +550 to +1200.
Pavia racked up six total touchdowns during the Commodores’ 45-10 win over Kentucky, finishing 33-of-39 for 484 yards and five scores through the air. He tossed one interception as well.
Pavia also rushed for a game-high 48 yards on 15 attempts, finding the end zone once on the ground.
Love shined throughout Notre Dame’s lopsided 70-7 victory over Syracuse, spearheading a dominant rushing performance from the Fighting Irish.
He picked up 171 yards and three touchdowns on a mere eight carries, highlighted by a 68-yard score in the third quarter.
Notre Dame rushed for 329 yards on 24 attempts as a team.
Alabama cruised to a 56-0 win over Eastern Illinois on Saturday, but Simpson failed to meet expectations.
He finished 11-of-16 for 147 yards, getting picked off twice without recording a touchdown. While it’s worth noting that Simpson’s second interception occurred while heaving the ball into the end zone just before halftime, it was still a subpar performance.
The Crimson Tide boosted their College Football Playoff chances on Saturday, but Simpson’s Heisman candidacy took a big hit.
