2026 Heisman Trophy odds tracker, Week 10: We have a new leader, folks

The calendar has turned to November, and with it comes a major change at the top of the Heisman Trophy odds.

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith has held a solid lead for most of the season, but that lead has now been relinquished after he had a relatively meager outing in the Buckeyes' loss to USC in what was their first game without injured quarterback Julian Sayin.

Now, as we prepare for Week 10, a new player leads the pack — this time a signal-caller.

We're approaching the endgame of the college football regular season, and that means players are running out of opportunities to make their Heisman case. Here's how the odds look to win college football's most prestigious award ahead of Week 10.

10. Gio Lopez (+6600)

Oct 31, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Gio Lopez (3) looks to pass against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Lopez (N/A)

Welcome to the board,

Gio. Lopez has seen a career resurgence this year after a rough season at North Carolina, and he's led Wake Forest to a top-15 ranking. Lopez has 18 touchdowns to one pick this season, and he threw for 229 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 64 more yards in a blowout win over Virginia on Saturday.

9. Jesse Legree (+6000)

Oregon State's Jesse Legree runs into the end zone for a touchdown during an NCAA football game at Reser Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Corvallis, Oregon

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Legree +2000 (N/A)

Legree's odds took a major hit after he totaled just 70 yards on seven catches — the first time he's been held under 100 yards this season — in Oregon State's first Pac-12 loss against Fresno State. Though he still leads the nation in receiving yards and touchdowns, his candidacy looks a lot less likely now.

T6. Sam Leavitt, Gunner Stockton, Drew Mestemaker (+5000)

Oct 31, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Florida Gators at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Leavitt +8000 (+2500)
Stockton +6600 (+2500)
Mestemaker +6600 (+6600)

Leavitt was on a bye ahead of a big game against Alabama, but his odds continue to rise as his play has improved quite a bit since earlier in the season. Stockton saw a bump despite a fairly unproductive day against Florida in which he completed 13 of 21 passes for 101 yards, while Mestemaker is also moving back up despite Oklahoma State's shootout loss to Iowa State, in which he threw for five touchdowns.

5. Trinidad Chambliss (+1500)

Oct 31, 2026; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) reacts after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Chambliss +2000 (+1600)

Chambliss is inching his way back up the odds board after a better game against Auburn. He threw for 263 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 65 yards and another score in Ole Miss' 45-15 win.

4. CJ Carr (+1200)

Oct 31, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) throws a pass against the Navy Midshipmen during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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Carr +2000 (+700)

Carr didn't have to do all that much as Notre Dame rolled against Navy, but he was as effective as ever while throwing for 210 yards and two touchdowns.

3. Malachi Toney (+325)

Oct 31, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (1) scores a touchdpwn as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Jaiden Patterson (18) defends in the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Toney +350 (+4000)

Toney remains in contention after catching seven passes for 75 yards and two touchdowns in the win over North Carolina, but he may be chasing his quarterback down the stretch in the Heisman race.

2. Jeremiah Smith (+275)

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs back to the line of scrimmage for a two point conversion attempt after scoring a touchdown during the NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 31, 2026. Ohio State lost 30-18.

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Smith +110 (+1600)

Smith still produced even with Luke Fahey starting at quarterback, totaling 83 yards and a touchdown on 10 catches in the loss to USC. Still, feeding him wasn't enough for him to maintain his lead in the race.

1. Darian Mensah (+150)

Oct 31, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah (10) warms up before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Mensah +300 (+1100)

Mensah is your new Heisman favorite after throwing for 274 yards and three more touchdowns in the comeback win over North Carolina. He leads the nation in QBR and has thrown 25 touchdowns to one pick on 80.7% completion, and he'll have the opportunity for a major Heisman moment at Notre Dame on Saturday night.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: 2026 Heisman Trophy odds tracker, Week 10: We have a new leader, folks

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