The 2026 Heisman race opens as one of the most competitive in recent memory, with trader consensus reflected in bunched implied probabilities across a deep group of quarterbacks. John Mateer leads at 25.1% on Polymarket after a strong early 2025 stretch at Oklahoma that included ranked wins before a thumb injury, while Brendan Sorsby sits at 20.4% amid expectations for Cincinnati. CJ Carr (Notre Dame) and Arch Manning (Texas) follow closely in the 10-11% range, backed by blue-blood programs and strong 2025 finishes, alongside transfers like Darian Mensah at Miami and established names such as Julian Sayin and Dante Moore. The tight pricing stems from a loaded QB class, recent roster stability, and the historical difficulty of preseason favorites sustaining production through a full schedule and playoff push.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedNCAA Football: 2026 Heisman Award Winner
Jayden Maiava 16.8%
CJ Carr 11%
Arch Manning 11%
Dante Moore 8%
Jayden Maiava
9%
CJ Carr
11%
Arch Manning
11%
Dante Moore
8%
Darian Mensah
7%
Jeremiah Smith
7%
Trinidad Chambliss
6%
Julian Sayin
11%
Josh Hoover
4%
John Mateer
24%
Gunner Stockton
3%
Sam Leavitt
3%
Keelon Russell
2%
Marcel Reed
2%
Malachi Toney
2%
LaNorris Sellers
2%
Will Hammond
2%
Bryce Underwood
2%
Demond Williams Jr.
2%
Austin Mack
1%
Byrum Brown
1%
Rocco Becht
1%
Brendan Sorsby
20%
Drew Mestemaker
1%
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele
1%
Kevin Jennings
1%
Ahmad Hardy
1%
Bo Jackson
1%
Kewan Lacy
1%
Jayden Maiava 16.8%
CJ Carr 11%
Arch Manning 11%
Dante Moore 8%
Jayden Maiava
9%
CJ Carr
11%
Arch Manning
11%
Dante Moore
8%
Darian Mensah
7%
Jeremiah Smith
7%
Trinidad Chambliss
6%
Julian Sayin
11%
Josh Hoover
4%
John Mateer
24%
Gunner Stockton
3%
Sam Leavitt
3%
Keelon Russell
2%
Marcel Reed
2%
Malachi Toney
2%
LaNorris Sellers
2%
Will Hammond
2%
Bryce Underwood
2%
Demond Williams Jr.
2%
Austin Mack
1%
Byrum Brown
1%
Rocco Becht
1%
Brendan Sorsby
20%
Drew Mestemaker
1%
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele
1%
Kevin Jennings
1%
Ahmad Hardy
1%
Bo Jackson
1%
Kewan Lacy
1%
If the ceremony is postponed after December 26, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, canceled, or a winner has not been announced within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other."
If multiple players are declared co-winners, this market will resolve in favor of the player whose listed name comes first alphabetically.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the Heisman Trophy Trust (https://www.heisman.com); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Jul 31, 2026, 6:35 PM ET
Resolver
0x69c47De9D...If the ceremony is postponed after December 26, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, canceled, or a winner has not been announced within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other."
If multiple players are declared co-winners, this market will resolve in favor of the player whose listed name comes first alphabetically.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the Heisman Trophy Trust (https://www.heisman.com); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Resolver
0x69c47De9D...The 2026 Heisman race opens as one of the most competitive in recent memory, with trader consensus reflected in bunched implied probabilities across a deep group of quarterbacks. John Mateer leads at 25.1% on Polymarket after a strong early 2025 stretch at Oklahoma that included ranked wins before a thumb injury, while Brendan Sorsby sits at 20.4% amid expectations for Cincinnati. CJ Carr (Notre Dame) and Arch Manning (Texas) follow closely in the 10-11% range, backed by blue-blood programs and strong 2025 finishes, alongside transfers like Darian Mensah at Miami and established names such as Julian Sayin and Dante Moore. The tight pricing stems from a loaded QB class, recent roster stability, and the historical difficulty of preseason favorites sustaining production through a full schedule and playoff push.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated



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