"Six weeks of football complete, six new Heisman favorites. Beck is the new favorite. He was on my list at +2200 preseason but at +600, this would be a no for me. There's partial merit, but it's more about narrative and team success than raw stats. Beck hasn't been statistically dominant, outside the top 50 nationally in passing yards and just 22nd in touchdowns, but he is leading an undefeated top 5 Miami team, and is coming off his best performance of the season (4 TD, 0 INT vs. Florida State)."
"Hardy is top 15 in the odds, so why bring up a player this far down halfway into the season? Because some players should just be recognized for their contributions. Hardy's odds have been improving each week, and while it's unlikely he makes it to New York, there's real merit to his rising Heisman odds. He's not just producing volume but elite, efficiency-driven impact leading the nation in rushing yards, second in rushing touchdowns, and owns the highest PFF rushing grade."
Six weeks into the season, Heisman odds have shifted with Carson Beck rising to favorite at +600 while not ranking among the national leaders in raw passing yards and ranking 22nd in touchdowns. Beck's ascent is fueled by efficient play, team success, and leading an undefeated top-5 Miami, including a 4 TD, 0 INT game versus Florida State. Ahmad Hardy's Heisman odds have improved as he leads the nation in rushing yards, ranks second in rushing touchdowns, and posts the highest PFF rushing grade, combining yards after contact with elite explosiveness. The national title picture is shifting but mostly stable, and at least one Big 12 team may be underrated by betting markets.
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