Carson Beck, the starting quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs, is entering the 2024 college football season as one of the top contenders for the Heisman Trophy. While he is not the leading favorite, he is in a strong position, ranking second in the Heisman odds at plus-750. The leading contender is Dillon Gabriel, the quarterback for the Oregon Ducks and former Oklahoma player, who has the best odds at plus-700.
In his debut season as a starter last year, Beck demonstrated significant potential, amassing over 4,000 total yards, 28 touchdowns, and six interceptions. For the 2024 season, Beck is expected to benefit from a highly talented supporting cast, which enhances his Heisman prospects. Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY notes that with Georgia being a leading contender for the national championship, Beck’s status as one of the top quarterbacks in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) positions him well in the Heisman race.
The Heisman Trophy often goes to the standout quarterback from a top team, which further strengthens Beck’s candidacy. Other prominent candidates for the Heisman include Quinn Ewers from Texas, with odds of plus-1,000; Jalen Milroe from Alabama, at plus-1,400; Will Howard from Ohio State, also at plus-1,400; and Nico Iamaleava from Tennessee, who is listed at plus-1,400.
BetMGM data shows that Beck is currently receiving 8.4% of the Heisman betting handle, placing him fifth in terms of betting interest. The top four in betting handle are Gabriel (15.6%), Shedeur Sanders from Colorado (10.4%), Ewers (9.8%), and Travis Hunter (9.4%).
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