What odds does BetMGM give LSU's Garrett Nussmeier to win the Heisman?
LSU football is expecting a big year from quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in 2025. It's Nussmeier's fifth-year in college football after taking over the starting job last fall.
Results were mixed, but there was more good than bad. Nussmeier finished 2024 ranked No. 13 nationally in ESPN's QBR. With 4,052 passing yards and 29 touchdowns, he was one of the most productive quarterbacks in the country.
Nussmeier elected to return, signaling hope for what 2025 can be for LSU. LSU has a history of fifth-year quarterbacks having breakout campaigns. Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels both won the Heisman trophy as fifth-year quarterbacks at LSU.
While it may be unfair, Nussmeier is going to hear those comparisons throughout the offseason. Just like Nussmeier's first year as a starter, Daniels and Burrow didn't immediately shine when they took the reigns. It's easy to see a similar narrative when looking at Nussmeier.
What chance does Nussmeier have of winning the Heisman?
Heisman trophy betting odds -- BetMGM
Player Team Opening Odds Garrett Nussmeier LSU +850 Arch Manning Texas +900 Cade Klubnik Clemson +1100 Drew Allar Penn State +1300 Nico Iamaleava Tennessee +1300 Jeremiah Smith Ohio State +1300 LaNorris Sellers South Carolina +1800 Dante Moore Oregon +2000 Carson Beck Miami +2000 Julian Sayin Ohio State +2000 DJ Lagway Florida +2500 John Mateer Oklahoma +2500 Austin Simmons Ole Miss +3500 Miller Moss Louisville +3500 Kevin Jennings SMU +3500 Gunner Stockton Georgia +3500
Takeaways
Nussmeier is leading the way, just ahead of Arch Manning. That should make LSU fans feel good about their quarterback in 2025. Nussmeier has all the tools to launch his Heisman campaign.
Coming in at No. 3 is Clemson's Cade Klubnik. Nussmeier and Klubnik will face off in week one.
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