{"id":18682,"date":"2021-10-28T16:05:35","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T21:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/?p=18682"},"modified":"2021-10-28T16:05:37","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T21:05:37","slug":"arch-manning-favorite-established-kenny-pickett-climbs-in-tight-heisman-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/2021\/10\/arch-manning-favorite-established-kenny-pickett-climbs-in-tight-heisman-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Arch Manning Favorite Established, Kenny Pickett Climbs in Tight Heisman Race"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-0 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We still have a few years until we get to see Arch Manning playing on Saturdays, but speculation has already started as to which school will lure in one of the most coveted high school prospects since LeBron James.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manning is the nephew of Peyton and Eli, and he&#8217;s been courted by some of the premier programs in the nation, including the alma mater of his uncle and grandfather, Ole Miss.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Rebs are middle of the pack when it comes to the odds on where Arch Manning will take his talents on signing day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/record.commissionkings.ag\/_ejy4onLiLhHT2Fu8bIPGIGNd7ZgqdRLk\/1\/\">SportsBetting<\/a>&nbsp;has&nbsp;Texas as the favorite, followed by Georgia and Alabama. Ole Miss is fourth on the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arch Manning odds:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas +300&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia +350&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alabama +400&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ole Miss +450&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LSU +500&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clemson +550&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tennessee +1000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SMU +1200&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the latest College Football Playoff odds are out, and Cincinnati is STILL not favored to make the four-team tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 10 teams listed in the hunt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alabama<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes -500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No +350<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cincinnati<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes +130<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No -160<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Georgia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes -1500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No +750<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Michigan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes +350<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No -500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Michigan State<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes +750<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No -1500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notre Dame<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes +900<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No -2000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ohio State<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes -200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No +160<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oklahoma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes -175<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No +145<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oregon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes +600<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No -1000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wake Forest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes +900<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No -2000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, an unlikely player is making a noise as a Heisman candidate, and he&#8217;s now on the odds board as a longshot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis is considered by some to be the best player in college football. The 6-foot-6, 340-pound lineman can move like a linebacker and is the anchor of the nation&#8217;s best defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately for Davis, the Heisman hasn&#8217;t been won by a defensive player in a long, long time, and the odds reflect that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heisman Trophy latest odds:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bryce Young &#8211; Alabama&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +160<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CJ Stroud &#8211; Ohio State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +350<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt Corral &#8211; Ole Miss&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +400<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kenny Pickett &#8211; Pittsburgh&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +600<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caleb Williams &#8211; Oklahoma&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +1200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bijan Robinson &#8211; Texas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +2500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desmond Ridder &#8211; Cincinnati&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +2500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kenneth Walker III &#8211; Michigan State&nbsp;&nbsp; +2500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brian Robinson Jr. &#8211; Alabama&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +4000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TreVeyon Henderson &#8211; Ohio State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +4000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blake Corum &#8211; Michigan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +5000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carson Strong &#8211; Nevada&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +6600<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jordan Davis &#8211; Georgia&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +9900<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drake London &#8211; USC&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +10000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grayson McCall &#8211; Coastal Carolina&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +10000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We still have a few years until we get to see Arch Manning playing on Saturdays, but speculation has already started as to which school will lure in one of the most coveted high school prospects since LeBron James. Manning is the nephew of Peyton and Eli, and he&#8217;s been courted by some of the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/2021\/10\/arch-manning-favorite-established-kenny-pickett-climbs-in-tight-heisman-race\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Arch Manning Favorite Established, Kenny Pickett Climbs in Tight Heisman Race<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18682","post","type-post","status-publish","format-gallery","hentry","category-uncategorized","post_format-post-format-gallery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18682","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18682"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18682\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18683,"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18682\/revisions\/18683"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18682"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18682"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18682"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}