Bill Connelly Nov 10, 2026, 07:00 AM ET. CJ Carr of Notre Dame has emerged as the Heisman betting favorite after a standout performance against top-ranked Miami. Carr, who drops back to pass only about 30 times per game, posted a QBR of 84.4 and is projected for over 3,100 passing yards and 30 touchdowns over 13 games. His recent statistical comps include Indiana's Kurtis Rourke and Ohio State's Kyle Mc Cord. Carr's profile resembles an excellent game manager, though he is unsackable and smart, having won 18 of his past 19 starts.
With four weeks remaining before the Heisman vote, the race has entered a state of flux. Early front-runners have faltered: Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Miami's Malachi Toney have dropped due to injuries, while Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss has fallen in the QBR rankings. Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor has also played sparingly recently. In response, the weekly points system now offers double points to reshape the leaderboard. To be sure, Carr picked a good time to have his best game, securing the Heisman winner title for Week 10 with 29-for-40 passing for 319 yards and three touchdowns against Miami. His first-half dominance, including a tiptoe catch by Jordan Faison, established a lead the Irish never relinquished.
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