Surprising New Favorite Emerges for 2026 Heisman Trophy
Summary
The favorite to win the 2026 Heisman Trophy has changed from Texas quarterback Arch Manning to Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin. Sayin led Ohio State to a 12-2 record with strong passing stats in his first year as a starter, while other top candidates include Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr and Oregon’s Dante Moore.Key Facts
- Julian Sayin is currently the favorite for the 2026 Heisman Trophy with 14% support on Polymarket.
- Arch Manning, formerly the favorite, now has 12% support after Texas struggled early last season.
- Other top contenders are C.J. Carr (12%) from Notre Dame and Dante Moore (8%) from Oregon.
- Sayin completed 77% of his passes for 3,610 yards, 32 touchdowns, and eight interceptions last season.
- Sayin helped Ohio State reach a 12-2 record and a spot in the College Football Playoff.
- Dante Moore threw for 3,565 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions but chose to return for his junior year.
- C.J. Carr had less impressive stats but is expected by some analysts to have a strong 2026 season.
- All four quarterbacks are projected to be first-round picks in the 2027 NFL draft, with Manning and Moore expected in the top 10.
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