bleacherreport
The early landscape of the 2026 Heisman Trophy race shifted again on Saturday, with notable movements in the odds for several top quarterbacks. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Notre Dame's CJ Carr has seen his Heisman odds rise to +1200 after a commanding win over Rice.
In contrast, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore's odds fell to +2200 following the No. 6 Ducks' surprising 39-31 loss to Oklahoma State. Georgia's Gunner Stockton also landed at +2200 after leading the Bulldogs to a 70-20 rout of Western Kentucky.
Carr was efficient and explosive against Rice, completing 16 of 20 passes for 253 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. His impressive outing ended midway through the third quarter when backup Noah Grubbs took over.
Moore finished 14-of-29 for 191 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions against Oklahoma State, but his efforts weren't enough to avoid the upset. The loss was especially stinging for the Ducks, as the Cowboys had entered the game on a 12-game losing streak, including a season-opening defeat to Tulsa in which they allowed 361 total yards.
Stockton was nearly perfect for Georgia, completing 81.3 percent of his passes for 234 yards and five touchdowns before being pulled in the second quarter. He also averaged 14.6 yards per attempt, helping the Bulldogs improve to 2-0 on the season.
Key Analysis
The Heisman race is already taking shape, with Carr's stock on the rise after a stellar performance, while Moore's setback highlights the unpredictable nature of college football. Stockton's efficient outing keeps him in the conversation, but the competition remains fierce as the season progresses.
Originally reported by bleacherreport.