Who are the ten best early favorites for the 2026 Heisman Trophy? We're about to get a loaded field for what should be one of the deepest chases ever.

The 2025 Heisman Trophy ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. ET and air on ESPN. It can also be streamed live on fuboTV (Try for free). Odds in parentheses below via DraftKings Sportsbook.

The award's history dates back to 1935, when the University of Chicago's Jay Berwanger won the inaugural award. Here's the full list of Heisman winners: Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy, beating out Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty for the honor.

Arch Manning leads a way-too-early look at the 2026 Heisman Trophy race, though the Texas quarterback is far from alone atop an early list filled with star power and returning production. CBS Sports' David Cobb put together a list of college football’s best players.

In his first full season as the starting quarterback for the USC Trojans, Jayden Maiava developed into a competitive Big Ten quarterback under coach Lincoln Riley. Maiava was listed on a way-too-early