The race for the Heisman Trophy took a turn in a new direction after Week 6 as the College Football Playoff chase starts to become a little clearer. Arch Manning was the favorite to win college football’s most coveted individual prize before the season began, but his stock has fallen as Texas went from being the preseason No. 1 to unranked in Week 7.
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No one had a bigger win on Saturday night than Miami quarterback Carson Beck. The transfer from Georgia led the Hurricanes to a statement 28-22 win over then-No. 18 Florida State on the road in front of 67,277 fans at Doak Campbell Stadium. Beck went 20-of-27 passing for 241 yards and four touchdowns, putting Miami squarely in the hunt for a CFP spot.
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Miami is now 5-0 and ranked No. 2 as they prepare to host 4-1 Louisville on Friday night. Beck’s performance against FSU caught the attention of bettors over the weekend. Per Bet MGM, Beck is the new favorite to win the Heisman Trophy heading into Week 7 at +500 odds.
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Beck, a senior from Jacksonville, Florida, has thrown for 1,213 yards, 11 touchdowns and three interceptions in his first season at Miami. He helped lead Georgia to the College Football Playoff last season, but suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament (elbow) in the Bulldogs’ 22-19 win over Texas in the SEC championship.
Right behind Beck is No. 3 Oregon quarterback Dante Moore with +700 odds. The sophomore has thrown for 1,210 yards, 14 touchdowns and one interception in his first season as a starter for the Ducks.
Moore had big shoes to fill by Dillon Gabriel, who the Cleveland Browns selected in the third round of April’s draft. Moore has a big contest upcoming this week, as Oregon will host No. 7 Indiana on Saturday.
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