Week 7 of the college football season delivered upsets and chaos, especially in the SEC. In the Big Ten, an injury to Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin has reshaped the Heisman conversation. ESPN betting analyst Pamela Maldonado argues the market is moving too quickly on several names.
Jeremiah Smith remains the Heisman favorite at -110, with 984 yards and 12 touchdowns through seven games. The concern is who gets him the ball. Freshman Luke Fahey has thrown 13 passes with two touchdowns and two interceptions, so Smith's production under a new passer is an open question. If Smith keeps stacking stats, the change could strengthen his case by showing he can carry an offense.
Darian Mensah, the Miami quarterback, moves into the second spot at +290 after 18 touchdowns, one interception and an 81% completion rate. Trinidad Chambliss of Ole Miss has climbed to third at +650 with 20 total touchdowns, and upcoming games at Texas, against Georgia and at Oklahoma give him major opportunities.
In the national championship market, Notre Dame has overtaken Ohio State at +450 after the Buckeyes were downgraded. The Irish lost by four at undefeated BYU, but Maldonado says the number is too generous given their 5.3 yards per pass and 3.8 per rush against BYU. Six undefeated teams remain, three of them in the Big 12, and the conference schedule could set up a championship path without a loss.
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