The 2024 college football season continues with Week 5 already underway. Several quarterbacks have already started gathering momentum and making their case to be a Heisman Trophy contender.
Miami quarterback Cam Ward had the advantage of having most of the spotlight on him with an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup against Virginia Tech on Friday evening.
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe will face a tough test this week while Ole Miss quarterback Jackson Dart headlines the noon slate of games and Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava remains idle on a BYE week.
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Here’s a look at the top five players in the Heisman odds and how things look for each of them at this point in the season:
Odds via BetMGM as of Friday night:
1) Cam Ward, QB, Miami (+400)
Ward entered Week 5 as the leading Heisman Trophy candidate, ranking first in passing touchdowns (14) and second among FBS passing leaders with 1,439 yards.
Ward added to his season totals Friday evening with a dramatic victory over Virginia Tech. He finished the night completing 24 of 38 passes for 343 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions. He also rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown.
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2) Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss (+450)
Dart remains a strong contender for the award, entering the week as the FBS leader in passing yards (1,554) and second in completion percentage (79.8%).
He has completed 95 of 119 passes for 1,554 yards and 12 touchdowns. He has thrown two interceptions this year.
3) Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama (+700)
Milroe will have a chance to improve his stock with a solid performance this week at home against Georgia.
The quarterback has displayed his ability as a dual threat contributing to the Crimson Tide 's offense as both a passer and runner. He's completed 35 of 52 passes for 590 yards and eight touchdowns through three games this season. Milroe has also recorded 156 yards and six touchdowns on 36 carries.
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4) Nico Iamaleava, QB, Tenneesse (+900)
Iamaleava will not be in action this week with the Volunteers on a BYE week but the quarterback has led his team to four straight victories, including two against ranked opponents.
He's completed 61 of 88 passes for 892 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions this season.
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5) Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon (+1000)
The Oregon quarterback entered the week leading FBS players in completion percentage (84%). He's completed 79 of 94 passes for 914 yards and six touchdowns.
Gabriel and the Ducks might be at a disadvantage playing in the nightcap at the Rose Bowl on Saturday at 11 p.m. ET against UCLA. Gabriel will have an advantage over the Bruins , coming off a bye week with a chance to earn the Ducks their first Big Ten Conference victory.
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