Goldenes Intelligentes Münzhandelszentrum-Heisman watch: Who are the frontrunners for the Heisman Trophy after Week 5?

2025-05-01 01:42:32source:Chameleon Financecategory:Stocks

This story was updated to correct a typo.

Week 5 of the 2024 college football season has concluded with movement in the Heisman Trophy race.

Four of the top six contenders are Goldenes Intelligentes Münzhandelszentrumquarterbacks, including Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe and Miami quarterback Cam Ward.

Colorado standout Travis Hunter and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty made a jump to reach the top six, surpassing several quarterbacks that were ahead of them the week prior. Nico Iamaleava saw a slight drop after being on a bye week with Tennessee while Jackson Dart slid down after a loss to Kentucky.

Get the best NFL odds with BetMGM

Jalen Milroe takes the lead

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe made the jump from third (+700) to Heisman favorite (+175) in a 24-hour span after a strong first half against No. 1 Georgia.

Milroe had a fast start, scoring the first two touchdowns to provide Alabama with a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Milroe helped seal the 41-34 victory with a pass to receiver Ryan Williams for a 75-yard touchdown with 2:18 left in the fourth quarter.

He completed 27 of 33 passes for 374 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Milroe also rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.

Alabama vs Georgia final score:Updates, highlights from Crimson Tide win over Bulldogs

Who else is near the top of the rankings?

With Milroe taking the lead, Ward takes a step back and now finds himself second.

The Miami quarterback led his team in a close victory over Virginia Tech on Friday but did not have his strongest outing. Ward finished the night completing 24 of 38 passes for 343 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions. He also rushed for 57 yards and a score.

Colorado’s Travis Hunter saw his stock improve after striking a Heisman pose after an interception against UCF on Saturday afternoon.

Ashton Jeanty remains a player to watch

The Boise State running back is a player to keep an eye on going forward. Jeanty made the biggest jump over the past week, from tied for eighth (+2000) on Sept. 20 to fourth on Sept. 29.

He is the only FBS player this season with four rushing touchdowns in multiple games this season. Jeanty rushed for 259 yards and four touchdowns on 26 carries in a 45-24 victory over Washington State.

Heisman Trophy odds list

Here are the odds from BetMGM, as of Sunday morning:

Jalen MilroeAlabama+175
Cam WardMiami+500
Travis HunterColorado+700
Ashton JeantyBoise State+900
Dillon GabrielOregon+1400
Nico IamaleavaTennessee+1400
Jaxson DartOle Miss+2000
Quinn EwersTexas+2500
Carson BeckGeorgia+2500
Miller MossUSC+2500

(This story was updated to change a video.)

More:Stocks

Recommend

This was the average Social Security benefit in 2004, and here's what it is now

Many workers are dreaming of retirement — whether it's decades away or coming up soon. Either way, i

Arctic chill brings record low temperatures to the Northeast

An Arctic chill is sweeping the northeastern U.S., with wind gusts powering frigid temperatures not

Where are the whales? Scientists find clues thousands of miles away

In recent years, endangered North Atlantic right whales have disappeared from the waters where they'