There were plenty of disappointing aspects of the Oregon Ducks' 39-31 loss in Week 2 to the Oklahoma State Cowboys, but quarterback Dante Moore's unusually subpar play was near the top of the list.
After posting a career-high in passing yards in the season-opener, Moore followed it up with a dud, completing just five of his first 15 passes and finishing with less than 50% completion rate and 191 yards. He rebounded in the second half, scoring two touchdowns including a fourth-quarter go-ahead score, but he couldn't escape his dreadful start.
In the end, Moore was vastly outplayed by Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker with numerous NFL scouts and general managers in attendance. While Moore stumbled out of the gates, Mestemaker ran for 75
yards on the Cowboys' first play and ultimately combined for over 400 total yards and three touchdowns.
Combine Moore's uncharacteristically poor performance and other strong games from other Heisman Trophy contenders across college football this week, and the Ducks' signal-caller plummeted in the betting odds for ther most prestigious award in the sport. Just how far did he fall?
Let's check out the post-Week 2 Heisman Trophy odds, according to Fanduel Sportsbook.
Darian Mensah — Miami Hurricanes (+550)
2026 Stats: 41-for-45, 653 yards, 8 TDs
Last week's odds: +550
Jeremiah Smith — Ohio State Buckeyes (+700)
2026 Stats: 16 catches, 315 yards, 3 TDs
Last week's odds: +1100
Arch Manning — Texas Longhorns (+850)
2026 Stats: 43-for-64, 500 yards, 5 TDs, 2 INTs / / 11 rushes, 30 yards
Last week's odds:+4000
CJ Carr — Notre Dame Fighting Irish (+1000)
2026 Stats: 35-for-49, 492 yards, 6 TDs
Last week's odds: +850
Malachi Toney — Miami Hurricanes (+1200)
2026 Stats: 16 catches, 330 yards, 4 TDs
Last week's odds: +1400
Trinidad Chambliss — Ole Miss Rebels (+1200)
2026 Stats: 44-for-62, 561 yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT / / 12 rushes, 62 yards, 1 TD
Last week's odds: +1900
Julian Sayin — Ohio State Buckeyes (+1400)
2026 Stats: 38-for-57, 598 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT
Last week's odds: +1400
Josh Hoover — Indiana Hoosiers (+1600)
2026 Stats: 19-for-27, 376 yards, 8 TDs
Last week's odds: +2500
Kamario Taylor — Mississippi State Bulldogs (+2200)
2026 Stats: 38-for-56, 581 yards, 7 TDs / / 19 rushes, 145 yards, 1 TD
Last week's odds: +5000
Jayden Maiava — USC Trojans (+2200)
2026 Stats: 67-for-83, 896 yards, 10 TDs, 1 INT
Last week's odds: +1900
Gunner Stockton — Georgia Bulldogs (+2200)
2026 Stats: 28-for-32, 436 yards, 8 TDs
Last week's odds: +4000
Sam Leavitt — LSU Tigers (+3500)
2026 Stats: 41-for-66, 574 yards, 2 TDs, 4 INTs / / 23 rushes, 135 yards, 5 TDs
Last week's odds: +1900
Kevin Jennings — SMU Mustangs (+4000)
2026 Stats: 40-for-52, 767 yards, 8 TDs, 2 INTs
Last week's odds: +5000
LaNorris Sellers — South Carolina (+4000)
2026 Stats: 29-for-46, 366 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT / / 9 rushes, 120 yards, 1 TD
Last week's odds: +5000
Dante Moore — Oregon Ducks (+4000)
2026 Stats: 42-for-66, 569 yards, 5 TDs
Last week's odds: +1400
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