Bo Nix and Michael Penix jockey for position

We are just a few hours away from the 2023 Heisman Trophy being awarded to the best player in college football for the season, ended a season-long saga that we have tracked from the very start.

With guys like Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Quinn Ewers, J.J. McCarthy, and Jalen Milroe all considered for the top spot along the way, in the end we have a group of players who have remained consistently near the top of the betting odds: Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr., and Marvin Harrison Jr.

While you can debate whether or not any of them should win it, or if their stats are deserving, it’s clear that these four players were among the best in the nation this year, and one of them will join the most exclusive fraternity in college football on Saturday night.

While most major betting sites have removed the lines from the public with the announcement so close, we were able to obtain the latest odds as they stood just a few days ago, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Here’s how things stand going into Saturday night:

LSU QB Jayden Daniels (-1450)

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Previous Odds: -1700

2023 Stats: 236-for-327, 3,812 yards, 40 TDs, 4 INTs, 10 rushing TDs

Analysis: At this point, it would be a pretty big shock if Jayden Daniels didn’t end up winning the Heisman on Saturday night. His stats are by far the best among the candidates, and though a lot of his numbers came against FCS schools and his team finished with the most losses of anyone on this list, it’s hard to argue against the fact that he’s been among the most electric players in the nation this year, regardless of his competition.

Washington QB Michael Penix (+1200)

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Previous Odds: +1000

2023 Stats: 307-for-466, 4,218 yards, 33 TDs, 9 INTs

Analysis: Though Michael Penix Jr.’s stats aren’t as impressive as the other two…


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Author : Ducks Wire

Publish date : 2023-12-09 14:53:32

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