2026 Heisman Trophy Odds: Mensah New Favorite; Toney Leaps Jeremiah Smith

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza's 2025 season could not have been more perfect. He led his Hoosiers to an unblemished 16-0 season, captured the national championship in historic fashion and won the 2025 Heisman before being selected first in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Raiders. Now that the path is clear for someone new to leave NYC in December holding the Heisman, who will it be? Miami teammates Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney made their mark early this season before Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith took over the spotlight with a string of record-breaking performances.