2026 Heisman Trophy Betting Preview with Dustin Swedelson: Best Bets, Longshots & Sleepers
VSiN College Football Betting PodcastShow Notes
The VSiN College Football Betting Podcast is back with a deep dive into the 2026 Heisman Trophy race as Tim Murray and Dustin Swedelson break down the best value bets on the board.
Should bettors back favorites like CJ Carr, Darian Mensah, Arch Manning, Dante Moore, or Julian Sayin? Or is the real value hiding with longshots such as John Mateer, Devin Dampier, Lincoln Kienholz, Drew Mestemaker, Bear Bachmeier, Avery Johnson, and Kevin Jennings?
The guys analyze historical Heisman trends, discuss why veteran quarterbacks continue to dominate the award, debate transfer portal success stories, and identify which teams have the schedules and supporting casts to produce this year's Heisman winner.
Whether you're looking for preseason futures, mid-range sleepers, or triple-digit longshots with huge upside, this episode has everything you need before placing your 2026 Heisman bets.
Topics Include:
Top Heisman favorites for 2026 Best betting values on the board Longshot quarterbacks worth backing Why transfers continue dominating the award Notre Dame, Miami, Oregon, Texas, Ohio State & more Big 12 sleepers with Heisman upside Teams most likely to produce the next winner Early schedule spots that could shape the race
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