At long last, a new name sits atop the Heisman odds throne.
For the better part of the last nine months, Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud has assumed that role. His companions throughout much of the duration have been Alabama’s Bryce Young and USC’s Caleb Williams.
All three are still prominently featured and capable candidates. Heck, Stroud (+ 190) still likely has the easiest path.
But Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker is now the favorite at DraftKings. Hooker (-110) became the chalk just as the Vols’ destruction of Kentucky was getting underway.
In that game, Hooker was methodical and brilliant. He accounted for four touchdowns, completed the majority of his throws and calmly picked apart another ranked team.
For the season, Hooker has scored 25 touchdowns and thrown just one interception. He’s also been the architect of the nation's No. 1 scoring offense.
As of Sunday evening, Hooker was -110 to win the award.
If you have not bet him to win the award yet, however, now is probably not the time. Well, let me rephrase.
Depending on what you believe will happen next week when Tennessee travels to Georgia, perhaps there still is value left in these odds.
A loss to Georgia, and these odds will move somewhat significantly, even if Hooker plays well. A win, and Hooker will be in tremendous position with three very winnable games in regular season on deck.
And to those of you who grabbed Hooker at 50/1 or 60/1, well, next week is a big one for that ticket. The favorite will be redefined one way or another come Saturday.
Away we go.