Sun Sep 15 12:23:23 UTC 2024: ## Manning’s Heisman Odds Soar After Impressive Relief Performance
Texas Longhorns backup quarterback Arch Manning has seen his Heisman Trophy odds skyrocket after a stellar performance against UTSA on Saturday. Manning, who entered the game in relief of injured starter Quinn Ewers, threw for four touchdowns and ran for another in a dominant 56-7 victory.
Manning, who was a long shot at +10000 before the game, is now the seventh favorite at BetMGM with odds of +1600. This dramatic shift in odds comes despite the fact that Ewers’ injury status is uncertain, and Manning only played half the game against an inferior opponent.
The current Heisman favorite is Miami quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for 346 yards and five touchdowns in a 62-0 blowout win over Ball State. Other top contenders include Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart and Alabama QB Jalen Milroe, both currently at +700 odds.
While Manning’s performance was impressive, some experts consider his odds a dramatic overreaction. Whether his Heisman hopes remain strong will depend on Ewers’ recovery and Manning’s continued success in the coming weeks.
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