With loaded field of potential Heisman Trophy-winning QBs, who will take it home?

Key Points:

• Quarterbacks overwhelmingly dominate Heisman Trophy predictions for the 2026 college football season, with only two non-quarterbacks among the top 27 contenders, both teammates of favored quarterbacks.
• Leading Heisman candidates include Notre Dame’s CJ Carr (+750), Texas’ Arch Manning (+800), Oregon’s Dante Moore (11-1), Ohio State’s Julian Sayin (12-1), and Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss (14-1), each with strong passing stats and team prospects.
• Transfer quarterbacks like Miami’s Darian Mensah (11-1), Indiana’s Josh Hoover (15-1), and LSU’s Sam Leavitt (20-1) are also in the mix, highlighting the impact of transfers on team success and Heisman chances.
• Conference championships are crucial for Heisman consideration, with players like Georgia’s Gunner Stockton (20-1) and USC’s Jayden Maiava (20-1) needing strong team performances to boost their candidacies.
• Among non-quarterbacks, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (14-1) stands out as a potential Heisman contender if he can build on his 2025 production and stay healthy.