Who has better odds winning Heisman? Vandy's Diego Pavia or Alabama's Ty Simpson? Latest odds reveal the answer

The Heisman Trophy race shifted after Week 5, and the spotlight now shines brightly on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore. The transfer from UCLA guided the Ducks t

Ty Simpson has been on fire since the Week 1 loss to Florida State, and his play on Saturday night has him as the Heisman favorite.

The quarterback Mateer trailed in the Heisman race just got a surprise boost. Indiana 's Fernando Mendoza was a steep riser on his own and clinched frontrunner status entering Week 5 even before the Oklahoma star's injury. Now he has a clear lead on the rest of the country.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq as Heisman Trophy index: top contenders rise amid John Mateer's injury. The unfortunate news about John Mateer's hand surgery almost certainly knocks him out of the race for the Heisman Trophy. So, who's ready to step up and take over as the favorite?

The Heisman Trophy odds are on the move after news of John Mateer's hand injury that will cost him at least three games. Fernando Mendoza (+650) is now the betting favorite.

Alabama quarterback is the top candidate to win the Heisman Trophy this season in the eyes of one CBS Sports analyst.

He might not end up winning the Heisman Trophy, but Jeremiah Smith is the best player in college football. He completely changes the Ohio State offense, and he definitely makes QB Julian Sayin's life a lot easier. The Buckeyes once again look like one of the best teams in college football, and Smith is a big reason why.

ESPN College GameDay analyst Kirk Herbstreit answers an important question: Who is the Heisman Trophy front-runner now that Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has suffered an injury setback?