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Dante Moore Takes Over as Heisman Favorite After Week 5 Upheaval

Betting markets elevated Oregon’s quarterback after his overtime road win, with Ty Simpson, Jeremiah Smith and Carson Beck forming a tight chase pack.

Overview

  • Caesars lists Moore at +750 entering Week 6, followed by Alabama’s Ty Simpson (+950), Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith (+1000) and Miami quarterback Carson Beck (+1100).
  • Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, an early leader, had a procedure on his throwing hand and is expected to miss about a month, taking him out of near-term contention.
  • Simpson’s odds shortened dramatically after Alabama’s win at Georgia, moving from +2200 to +950, reflecting a signature road result.
  • Smith remains a prominent non-quarterback candidate with continued production, a noteworthy bid given how rarely wide receivers win the Heisman.
  • Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza has surged into the conversation on strong season totals and sits around +1300 to +1400, with a bye before a trip to Oregon.