Arch Manning for Heisman and Texas to win national title are betting favorites
Arch Manning leads Heisman odds with 6-1 at BetMGM, while Texas holds +450 national title odds, favored for first championship since 2005, analysts note.
- Heading into the 2025 college football season, Arch Manning is the betting favorite for the Heisman Trophy as top-ranked Texas Longhorns are the consensus pick to win the national championship this year.
- Because of his pedigree and market value, Arch Manning benefits from being Peyton and Eli Manning's nephew and holds the highest name, image and likeness valuation in college athletics.
- After sitting behind Quinn Ewers, Arch Manning entered 2024 with just 95 pass attempts since 2023 but passed for 939 yards, 9 TDs, rushed for 4, and made 2 starts last season.
- For Texas to achieve a title, Arch Manning must become a consistent game changer and deliver in key moments while the Texas Longhorns offensive line, which lost 4 of 5 starters, supports him through the tough SEC schedule.
- The Manning era formally begins on Aug. 30 when Texas opens in Columbus, Ohio, and Manning leads Heisman odds at BetMGM with 6-1 odds.
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