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Newsweek
11 minutes ago
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Garrett Nussmeier Heisman Trophy Betting Odds: LSU Veteran Among Favorites
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is the consensus second-favorite in the current 2025 Heisman Trophy betting odds. LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is the consensus second-favorite in the current 2025 Heisman Trophy betting odds. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. After starting our series on how to bet on the 2025 Heisman Trophy race with early betting favorite Arch Manning, today we're turning our attention to LSU's Garrett Nussmeier. Nussmeier's odds, like Manning's, are 10-to-1 or shorter across the board. The fifth-year senior was one of the most productive quarterbacks in the country in 2024. Now, he enters his second season as the starter in Baton Rouge with sky-high expectations. Keep an eye on Newsweek Sports Betting over the next few weks for similar pieces on each of the 2025 Heisman favorites as we wrap up July and head into August. Garrett Nussmeier Heisman Odds (July 22) Below are Nussmeier's current Heisman Trophy odds at DraftKings, FanDuel, bet365, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN BET and Fanatics. DK FD bet365 Caesars Fanatics ESPN BET Garrett Nussmeier +850 (2) +800 (2) +850 (2) +750 (2) +900 (t-2) +900 (t-2) Garrett Nussmeier Heisman Betting Analysis The fifth-year senior -- who backed up Max Johnson in 2021 and Jayden Daniels in 2022 and 2023 -- has an NFL frame (6-foot-2, 200 pounds) and 744 career pass attempts under his belt, including a 4,000-yard season in 2024. That -- plus his pedigree as the son of former Saints QB and current New Orleans offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier -- helps explain why he enters the 2025 season one of the top three favorites to be taken No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. As of July 22, Nussmeier is +425 to be the No. 1 pick in next year's draft, just behind Manning at +225 and Allar at +275. But the question we're tackling today is whether he offers value at his current odds to become LSU's second Heisman winner in the last three years after Daniels in 2023. Garret Nussmeier 2024 Stats Below are Nussmeier's stats across his 13 starts for the Tigers, who finished 9-4 (5-3 SEC). Completions Attempts Comp. % Yards (YPA) TD INT Sacks Passer Rating 337 525 64.2 4,052 (7.7) 29 12 16 142.7 Nussmeier and the Tigers had their ups and downs last fall. LSU was ranked as high as No. 8 in late October, but then endured a three-game losing streak en route to a 9-4 (5-3 SEC) finish. Nussmeier's ceiling was on display late in LSU's home upset of Ole Miss in October and in the final three games of the year. He completed over 70 percent of his passes in each of his team's wins over Vanderbilt, Oklahoma and Baylor. But Nussmeier struggled during the three-game skid that put a damper on an otherwise strong year. He completed just 50 percent of his 50 passes and was intercepted three times in a 38-23 loss to Texas A&M on Oct. 26. Two weeks later, following a Nov. 2 bye, Nussmeier threw two more picks in a blowout home loss to Alabama on Nov. 9. He also went just 27-for-47 for 260 yards and 1 TD, while being sacked seven times, as LSU lost 27-16 to Florida on Nov. 16. Garrett Nussmeier vs. Top-50 Defenses (per ESPN SP+) In 2024 LSU's schedule a year ago only featured three teams -- No. 11 Ole Miss, No. 17 Alabama and No. 19 South Carolina -- that finished the year in the AP Top 25. The Tigers did, however, face nine top-50 defenses, according to ESPN's SP+. Here's how Nussmeier fared against those units: Opp. (SP+ def. rank) Score Comp/Att (%) Yards (YPA) TD/Int Ole Miss (3) LSU 29, Miss. 26 22/51 (43.1) 337 (6.6) 3/2 Alabama (8) Bama 42, LSU 13 27/42 (64.3) 239 (5.7) 1/2 South Carolina (13) LSU 36, So. Car. 33 24/40 (60) 285 (7.1) 2/1 Oklahoma (17) LSU 37, OU 17 22/31 (71) 277 (8.9) 3/0 Texas A&M (19) A&M 38, LSU 23 25/50 (50) 405 (8.1) 2/3 Florida (23) FLA 27, LSU 16 27/47 (57.5) 260 (5.5) 1/0 Arkansas (35) LSU 34, ARK 10 23/34 (67.6) 233 (6.9) 0/0 UCLA (44) LSU 34, UCLA 17 32/44 (72.7) 352 (8.0) 3/0 USC (48) USC 27, LSU 20 30/39 (76.9) 308 (7.9) 2/1 Average/total 5 wins, 4 losses 232/378 (61.3) 299.5 ypg (7.13 ypa) 1.88 TD/1 int Nussmeier and the Tigers proved against South Carolina and Oklahoma that they could put up big numbers against quality defenses. And they also deserve credit for coming through in the clutch vs. Ole Miss to salvage an otherwise ugly night. Still, given his struggles against Ole Miss, Alabama, Texas A&M and Florida last year, there's good reason to wonder what kind of numbers Nussmeier will be able to post against another brutal schedule in 2025. This year, LSU has another tough season opener on the road at Clemson. Dabo Swinney's team is currently a 3-point favorite in that matchup. In case you haven't heard, LSU is looking to start the year 1-0 for the first time in four seasons under coach Brian Kelly after losing to FSU in 2022 and 2023 and USC last year. LSU will also once again face Florida (home, Sept. 13), Ole Miss (away, Sept. 27), South Carolina (home, Oct. 11), Texas A&M (home, Oct. 25), Alabama (away, Nov. 8) and Oklahoma (away, Nov. 29). Buy Or Sell: Nussmeier To Win Heisman Trophy Best available odds: +900 (Fanatics, ESPN BET as of July 22) Sell On an LSU offense replacing four starting linemen who are now in the NFL (including No. 4 overall pick Will Campbell) plus top tight end Mason Taylor and WR Kyren Lacy, I just don't see Nussmeier putting up Heisman-worthy numbers. Let's consider the glass-half-full take on Nussmeier and Co. for a second, though. The best-case scenario for the offense as a whole starts with the running game taking a step forward after then-freshman Caden Durham battled injuries a year ago. And -- as usual -- LSU will also have plenty of talent at WR. With leading receiver Aaron Anderson returning and Barion Brown (Kentucky), Nic Anderson (Oklahoma) and tight end Bauer Sharp (also from OU) providing a boost via the transfer portal, the Tigers will hardly lack for playmakers. I think the young LSU offensive line will experience some growing pains, though. The inexperience up front will make it hard for this offense to move the ball at times, starting on Aug. 30 vs. a Clemson D-line featuring projected 2026 first-rounders TJ Parker and Peter Woods. Unless the Tigers' unproven front five dramatically exceeds expectations, I would pencil in Nussmeier for similar numbers to last year's (plenty good enough for All-SEC contention, but not quite All-American or Heisman contention). It also doesn't help Nussmeier's Heisman case -- especially at shorter than 10-to-1 odds -- that he's at risk of being overshadowed by fellow SEC QB Heisman contenders Arch Manning at Texas and LaNorris Sellers at South Carolina. Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Travis Hunter's Wife Leanna Lenee Breaks Down in Tears in Shower Video: 'I Don't Even Recognize This Girl Anymore'
Leanna Lenee, the wife of Jacksonville Jaguars rookie and former Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, went public with the impact months of online harassment had on her mental and emotional health. In a TikTok video, Lenee shared intimate footage of herself crying just weeks before her husband won his record-breaking Heisman, giving a candid glimpse into the personal struggles she has faced in the spotlight. From Fairy Tale to Firestorm Lenee and Hunter, who were introduced years earlier and have been together ever since their freshman years in college, had all the more reason to celebrate in 2024. Hunter was only the second University of Colorado player in school history to capture the Heisman Trophy. Subsequently, he was taken with the second overall pick in the NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. The pair capped off their record-breaking year by marrying in a glittering Tennessee ceremony in front of friends, family, and fans. But beneath the congratulatory headlines there lay a bitter undertone of contempt, much of it directed at Lenee. Throughout the 2024 college football season, Lenee was at the center of cruel online speculation. Accusations of 'gold digging,' 'fame chasing,' and conscious social climbing dominated comment sections, with critics dissecting every public action and conversation she had. Even after the couple's many years together, many internet trolls were reluctant to believe that her affections were genuine. 'I Don't Even Recognize This Girl Anymore' In the latest TikTok video, Lenee comes out of the shower, obviously distressed and in tears. A distant background church sermon gives the scene spiritual seriousness. She does not speak a word in the video, but her caption gives a powerful insight into the inner transformation she has undergone: 'I wish I could go back and hug December me, because oh baby, God was about to change your heart in the most important and beautiful way,' she wrote. 'I don't even recognize this girl anymore. The amount you can grow and develop in just 6 months of devoting your life to Jesus and getting away from the shackles of the world and social media is truly astounding. 'I wish the peace I found within Jesus on everyone who reads this. Your identity in him matters, not how people choose to perceive you.' The post struck a chord with fans and followers who have watched Lenee suffer cyberbullying for over a year. The Heisman Backlash One of the worst moments was during Hunter's Heisman Trophy acceptance. When Hunter's name was announced, his mother and Colorado State coach Deion Sanders immediately stood up to congratulate Hunter. Lenee sat down initially. She stood up momentarily to hug Hunter after Sanders pushed her, then quietly settled back into her seat. The internet pounced on it, interpreting the moment as an affront. Conspiracy-laden threads flooded social media. Was she angry? Was she bitter? Did she think he wasn't deserving of it? She could have felt whatever, but cold and calculating. Lenee retaliated by sharing an eight-minute video defending herself and attempting to explain the moment that was misinterpreted. But the narrative had already taken off at this stage, fueled by clickbait websites and fanbase theories. 'She Cried Herself to Sleep' Travis Hunter, ever ready to defend his wife, addressed the incident openly in a Twitch stream following the Heisman ceremony. 'She's still sleeping, she's slumped,' Hunter told viewers. 'You know when you're hurt but you just cry yourself to sleep and you just be gone? She drunk [sic], like, an OD amount tonight for no reason.' He then issued a stern threat to the individuals assaulting his wife: 'Clickbait pages stop, y'all better stop I'm telling y'all. Something bad is gonna happen to y'all [if you] keep doing that. Y'all better stop that. I ain't playing.' 'Y'all hate on me then you go hate on my girl. I feel the same thing that she feels. We're inseparable. We're with each other. If she's hurting, I'm hurting.' A Test of Faith and Fortitude Aside from the headlines and incensed rants, what Lenee has endured is a ubiquitous but sometimes subtle reality of social media existence, wherein private milestones are critiqued by millions and public affection can be distorted into suspicion. Her recent TikTok is not just an exercise in vulnerability; it's a declaration of healing. A turning away from strangers' validation and toward something more embedded in faith and self-acceptance. For now, at least, the pair seem focused on each other and their Jacksonville future. But Lenee's video recalls the cost of human meanness on the internet and an act of quiet resistance strength. 'Your identity in Him matters,' she wrote. 'Not how people choose to perceive you.' And within that quiet strength, perhaps Lenee found the better path to reclaiming her voice. The post Travis Hunter's Wife Leanna Lenee Breaks Down in Tears in Shower Video: 'I Don't Even Recognize This Girl Anymore' appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & More. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
21 hours ago
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College football betting: Full list of over/unders for every CFB team at BetMGM
The 2025-26 college football season is rapidly approaching, as the Ohio State Buckeyes (+525 at BetMGM) look to defend their national championship. Heisman hopeful QB Arch Manning leads the Texas Longhorns (+500 favorite to win the College Football Playoff), and Georgia (+700), Penn State (+700), Oregon (+900) and Clemson (+900) are expected to be in the playoff mix as well. But which teams are expected to have the best regular seasons? Below, we've listed all of the over/unders for the college football teams listed at BetMGM, ordered from greatest to least. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are one of four teams with the highest win total at 10.5. Here are the season win totals listed for every college football team at BetMGM: Over/under 10.5 Notre Dame Ohio State Oregon Penn State 9.5 Alabama Boise State Clemson Georgia Liberty Miami (FL) Texas 8.5 Arizona State Indiana James Madison Kansas State Louisville LSU Memphis Michigan Navy Ole Miss SMU Tennessee Texas Tech Toledo Tulane UNLV 7.5 Army Auburn Baylor Buffalo UConn Florida Florida State Georgia Southern Georgia Tech Illinois Iowa Iowa State Kansas Louisiana Missouri Nebraska North Carolina Ohio San Jose State South Carolina Texas A&M Texas State Utah UTSA USC Washington Western Kentucky 6.5 Bowling Green BYU Cincinnati Colorado Colorado State Duke East Carolina Fresno State Houston Jacksonville State Miami (OH) Minnesota NC State Northern Illinois North Texas Oklahoma Oregon State Pitt South Alabama South Florida TCU Virginia Virginia Tech 5.5 Air Force Appalachian State Arizona Arkansas Boston College Cal Central Michigan Coastal Carolina FIU Hawaii Louisiana Tech Marshall Michigan State Old Dominion Oklahoma State Syracuse Troy UCF UCLA UTEP Vanderbilt Washington State West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming 4.5 Akron Delaware Eastern Michigan Florida Atlantic Kentucky UL-Monroe Maryland Middle Tennessee Missouri State New Mexico State Sam Houston State San Diego State Southern Miss UAB UMass Utah State Wake Forest Western Michigan 3.5 Ball State Georgia State Kennesaw State Mississippi State Nevada New Mexico Northwestern Purdue Rice Stanford Temple Tulsa 2.5 Charlotte 1.5 Kent State
USA Today
a day ago
- Business
- USA Today
Penn State's NIL Strategy: How Penn State's NIL strategy is evolving in the transfer era
Let's be real — in 2025, college football isn't just about schemes and stars anymore. It's about money. And if your NIL game isn't right, you're going to fall behind. That's why Penn State's recent push in the name, image, and likeness world is a huge deal for the program's future. It starts with the faces of the team. Drew Allar, Nicholas Singleton, Abdul Carter before he left — those guys were top-dollar targets for NIL. And now, younger stars like Tony Rojas and Jameial Lyons are starting to see those deals come in too. But Penn State's approach isn't just about paying the top guys. It's about rewarding the full roster. Through partnerships with collectives like Happy Valley United, players are getting deals that support them year-round — not just the Heisman hopefuls. Whether it's car deals, merch drops, or small business collabs, the Nittany Lions are finally treating NIL like the major recruiting and retention tool it is. The best part? It hasn't fractured the locker room. Penn State's done a solid job making NIL feel like a team thing, not a 'me-first' thing. Coaches like James Franklin have emphasized that NIL opportunities are earned, not handed out. That's kept guys motivated and hungry without letting money become a distraction. And when players like Allar and Kaytron Allen decide to come back instead of jumping early to the NFL, you know NIL's part of that. It gives guys real incentives to stay, grow, and lead. That matters in a world where the transfer portal is a revolving door. NIL has helped Penn State hold onto talent and avoid mass exodus seasons like other big programs. Where PSU Stands Nationally Are they leading the nation in NIL spending? No. But Penn State isn't trying to play the same game as Texas A&M or Miami. They're playing smart and building something sustainable. More importantly, they're figuring out how to sell that message to recruits. When a four-star kid from the South sees guys thriving in Happy Valley — getting paid and developing — that changes the perception. Suddenly Penn State feels modern, competitive, and invested. The next step? Keep growing the infrastructure. More transparency. More partnerships. More consistency. And with the Big Ten turning into a mega-conference with coast-to-coast visibility, the opportunity to market players is bigger than ever. NIL isn't just about surviving anymore — it's about thriving. If Penn State continues this trend, they'll stay in that top-tier conversation year after year. Talent will come. Talent will stay. And the culture won't get compromised. That's how you build a winner in 2025.
New York Post
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Deion Sanders gives glimpse at mystery health issue in new video: ‘Still going through something'
Deion Sanders isn't back to his prime just yet. The Colorado head coach revealed in a video posted Sunday that he is still dealing with an unspecified health issue that has kept him mostly out of the spotlight through the offseason. 'You know I'm still going through something,' Sanders said to daughter Shelomi and son Deion Jr. in a video posted to the latter's YouTube channel. 'I ain't all the way recovered.' Advertisement 4 Deion Sanders spoke about his current health status in a YouTube video posted by Deion Jr. on Sunday. Well Off Media/YouTube 4 Sanders was seen getting plenty of activity which comes as a good sign for his health. Well Off Media/YouTube The video showed Sanders taking a dip into an ice bath, getting some shots up on a basketball court, sitting down after tennis lessons and even referencing a 1.3-mile 'run-walk' that he completed with Shelomi. 'He did good,' Shelomi said after the run-walk. Advertisement 'I'm proud,' Sanders responded. 'We're getting better, though, right?' The 57-year-old Buffaloes head coach is typically very present in the headlines and on social media, but has missed several events this offseason battling his health issue. He recently made an appearance at the Big 12 media days, where he shut down reporters when asked about specifics regarding his ailments. Advertisement 'I'm already back,' Sanders told ESPN. 'I'm here today. I'm handling my responsibilities. So I look forward to it. I can't wait. You've got to understand, some of the young [players] I haven't even met yet. I'm so excited about that. '[The] Athletic, sometimes y'all be on that bulljunk,' Sanders said. 'So, I'm really not going to tell you much. You know that. But I'm not here to talk to you about my health; I'm here to talk about my team.' 4 Sanders spoke at Big 12 Media Days about two weeks ago but did not provide health updates. AP Before his appearance there, he had notably missed the wedding of his former star player and Heisman winner, Travis Hunter, a public speaking appearance and Colorado's annual youth and high school football camps. Advertisement In May, Sanders said, 'What I'm dealing with right now is at a whole other level,' and that he has lacked energy and lost 14 pounds. He later posted an update in June, saying, 'I can assure you all that everything is OKAY and will continue to be so. I'm excited to get back to Colorado to be at home with my staff, team & all associated to our program.' 4 Sanders at Colorado's spring game in April. AP Details should be coming soon, as Sanders told media personality Philip Dukes in a video from July 17 that he's 'headed back to Colorado next week,' and 'soon everybody will know the reason I haven't left this house this summer.' The Colorado coach and NFL Hall of Famer has endured health scares over the past few years, including a 2023 surgery to fix blood clots in his left leg.
