If you can believe it, there was a time when winning the Heisman Trophy was seen as an NFL curse. Only two Heisman winners from 1999-2007 had an extended NFL career, and the trend continued into the 2010s for some winners with Robert Griffin III flaming out,

Heisman Trophy voter Brett Friedlander explains why these 10 under-the-radar candidates are worth watching closely in 2025.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning is sure to draw attention given the weight and legacy of his last name. The former five-star quarterback enters 2025 as the forecasted starter for the Longhorns and still has a lot to prove despite showing flashes of major potential during his limited action this past season.

Who will win the Heisman Trophy in 2025? Early odds are out with Garrett Nussmeier, Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik, Drew Allar among the favorites.

Opening betting odds for the 2025 Heisman Trophy suggest Garrett Nussmeier is the early favorite over Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik and others

2025 will be Nussmeier’s fifth in Baton Rouge. In his first year starting, he completed 337 passes for 4,052 yards and 29 touchdowns. Nussmeier sat behind former Tiger and Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels before taking the job in 2024.

It’s Arch Manning time in Austin. Not just because Quinn Ewers is chasing the NFL dream, but because Las Vegas gives Manning the second highest odds to win the Heisman Trophy next season.

The Heisman Trophy remains the most iconic individual award in sports. But the College Football Playoff is a non-factor when choosing a winner.

Well, on Tuesday, FanDuel officially released the early betting favorites to win the 2025 Heisman Trophy, a list headlined by LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and Texas quarterback Arch Manning. Not far behind those two were a few other quarterbacks in Clemson’s Cade Klubnik, Penn State’s Drew Allar, and Tennessee’s Nico Iamaleava.

In Rang’s mock, Hunter isn’t the top pick. He’s slotted at No. 3 overall, heading to the New York Giants. The top spot goes to Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, who just wrapped up his redshirt freshman season. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, a true freshman, comes in at No. 2.

The Mavs had a Heisman in the house. College football’s 2024-25 Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter was in attendance for the Dallas Mavericks’ Wednesday night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves,

Quarterback Shedeur Sanders doesn't see anything wrong with the involvement of his father, Deion, in his career."I ain't know your parents being involved and wanting the best for you is a problem," Shedeur told reporters Saturday,