Heisman Trophy Odds 2022 Outline Top Favorite of Finalists Stetson Bennett, Max Duggan, CJ Stroud & Caleb Williams
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The college football regular season wrapped up with a thrilling conference championship slate over the weekend. It was the last chance for players around the country to impress voters for the annual Heisman Trophy.
On Monday, the voting committee released the names of four finalists for the 2022 Heisman Trophy award. It features a group full of quarterbacks, including Georgia's Stetson Bennett, TCU's Max Duggan, Ohio State's CJ Stroud and USC's Caleb Williams.
FanDuel Sportsbook's NCAAF odds reveal a clear favorite to take home the award on Saturday.
Heisman Trophy Odds 2022
1. Caleb Williams, QB, USC (-1800)
2. Max Duggan, QB, TCU (+2500)
3. Stetson Bennett IV, QB, Georgia (+3000)
4. CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State (+4000)
USC quarterback Caleb Williams is the clear favorite to win the end-of-season award at -1800 odds. The remaining three quarterbacks are grouped behind him with Max Duggan at +2500 odds, Stetson Bennett at +3000 and CJ Stroud at +4000 odds.
Williams and Stroud led the nation with 37 passing touchdowns apiece, but Williams holds an edge in passing yards (4,075) compared to Stroud's 3,340 yards. Williams set himself apart from the rest of this pack with his dual-threat abilities, rushing for another 10 TDs and 372 yards.
Heisman Trophy Qualifications
This is the first time since 2018 that a group of four quarterbacks represent the entire cast of Heisman Trophy finalists. It has some fans wondering what exactly goes into the Heisman Trophy qualifications.
The award is voted on by 870 media members, living previous Heisman winners and a collective fan vote. There's no stipulation about which position is awarded the trophy but rather the "most outstanding college football player" in the country any given year. Traditionally, running backs and quarterbacks dominate this award, although four wide receivers have won as well as three defenders.
Heisman Trophy Ceremony 2022
The 2022 Heisman Trophy ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10. The ceremony airs live on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET and takes place in New York City.
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