Bo Nix sees Heisman odds plummet after solid performance in loss to Washington
If you were to miss the weekend of college football action that just took place, and just went based on the Heisman Trophy betting odds that came out this week, you would assume that Bo Nix and the Oregon Ducks got blown out and that the Ducks’ QB threw for three first-half interceptions.
Oh wait, that happened to Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans, not Nix and the Ducks.
In a 36-33 loss to the Washington Huskies on Saturday afternoon, Nix couldn’t ultimately do enough to get the job done and finish the game. That’s a harsh view of things, considering the Oregon QB completed 33 of 44 passes for 337 yards and 2 TDs with no interceptions, but the fact that he couldn’t convert three 4th-down conversions, each of which could have completely turned the game, is what hurt him the most.
In turn, Nix saw his odds in the season-long race for the Heisman Trophy plummet this week, despite his entirely solid performance. Meanwhile, Washington Huskies’ QB Michael Penix is now the overwhelming favorite to win the award.
Here’s where the latest odds stand after Week 7 according to FanDuel.
Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. | -140
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Previous Odds: +220
Week 7 Stats: 22-for-37, 302 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
2023 Stats: 155-for-215, 2,301 yards, 20 TD, 3 INT
Michigan Wolverines QB J.J. McCarthy | +1000
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Previous Odds: +1700
Week 7 Stats: 14-for-17, 222 yards, 3 TD
2023 Stats: 111-for-142, 1,512 yards, 14 TD, 3 INT
Oklahoma Sooners QB Dillon Gabriel | +1000
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Previous Odds: +1200
Week 7 Stats: BYE
2023 Stats: 141-for-195, 1,878 yards, 16 TD, 2 INT
LSU Tigers QB Jayden Daniels | +1200
Previous Odds: +3000
Week 7 Stats: 20-for-27, 325 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
2023 Stats: 152-for-208, 2,294 yards, 22 TD, 3 INT
Florida State QB Jordan Travis | +1200
Previous Odds: +1700
Week 7 Stats: 23-for-37, 284 yards, 1 TD
2023 Stats: 115-for-182, 1,482 yards, 13 TD, 1 INT
North Carolina Tar Heels QB Drake Maye | +1700
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Previous Odds: +2000
Week 7 Stats: 17-for-33, 273 yards, 4 TD
2023 Stats: 146-for-212, 1,902 yards, 12 TD, 4 INT
USC Trojans QB Caleb Williams | +3500
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Previous Odds: +250
Week 7 Stats: 23-for-37, 199 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT
2023 Stats: 142-for-203, 2,021 yards, 23 TD, 4 INT
Oregon Ducks QB Bo Nix | +4000
Previous Odds: +600
Week 7 Stats: 33-for-44, 337 yards, 2 TD
2023 Stats: 164-for-207, 1,796 yards, 17 TD, 1 INT
Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers | +4500
Previous Odds: +4500
Week 7 Stats: BYE
2023 Stats: 128-for-184, 1,704 yards, 11 TD, 3 INT
Alabama Crimson Tide QB Jalen Milroe | +5000
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Previous Odds: +5000
Week 7 Stats: 10-for-21, 238 yards, 2 TD, 10INT
2023 Stats: 85-for-132, 1,397 yards, 11 TD, 4 INT
Georgia Bulldogs QB Carson Beck | +5000
Previous Odds: +4500
Week 7 Stats: 29-for-29, 261 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
2023 Stats: 173-for-235, 2,147 yards, 12 TD, 4 INT
Ohio State Buckeyes QB Kyle McCord | +5000
Previous Odds: +8000
Week 7 Stats: 16-for-28, 276 yards, 3 TD
2023 Stats: 109-for-170, 1,651 yards, 11 TD, 1 INT
Penn State Nittany Lions QB Drew Allar | +6000
Previous Odds: +6000
Week 7 Stats: 16-for-23, 162 yards, 3 TD
2023 Stats: 118-for-181, 1,254 yards, 12 TD, 0 INT
Oregon State Beavers QB DJ Uiagalelei | +6000
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Previous Odds: +8000
Week 7 Stats: 14-for-24, 266 yards, 2 TD
2023 Stats: 106-for-176, 1,573 yards, 15 TD, 4 INT
Michigan Wolverines RB Blake Corum | +6000
Previous Odds: +5500
Week 7 Stats: 13 rushes, 52 yards, 2 TD
2023 Stats: 96 carries, 546 yards, 12 TD
Ohio State Buckeyes WR Marvin Harrison Jr. | +8000
Previous Odds: +8000
Week 7 Stats: 6 catches, 105 yards, 1 TD
2023 Stats: 31 catches, 604 yards, 5 TD
Notre Dame Fighting Irish QB Sam Hartman | +8000
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Previous Odds: +6500
Week 7 Stats: 13-for-20, 126 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT
2023 Stats: 131-for-203, 1,838 yards, 18 TD, 3 INT
