Dante Moore jumped by new favorite in Heisman Trophy odds after Week 4

Sep 21, 2025 - 20:00

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Dante Moore jumped by new favorite in Heisman Trophy odds after Week 4

Another week, another leader in the clubhouse for the Heisman Trophy, per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds.

Fresh off the Indiana Hoosiers 53-point thumping of the ninth-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini, quarterback Fernando Mendoza makes his debut atop the Heisman Trophy odds after Week 4 in college football. He had about as good of a day as a quarterback can have, completing 21 of 23 throws for 267 yards and five touchdowns, an elite display of passing.

Not far behind him is Oregon Ducks signal caller Dante Moore, who had a career-high four touchdown passes against the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday afternoon. He's now up to nearly 1,000 yards passing and 11 touchdowns versus just one interceptions, earning him a third consecutive week in the top 5 of Heisman odds.

A major swing will occur in Week 5 for Moore, who, much like Mendoza against a top 10 opponent this week, will have a chance to battle the second-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions on the road. If the Ducks fall and Moore has a subpar performance, he'll see his Heisman chances fall greatly. But if Oregon come out of Beaver Stadium with a win, he very well could be the fifth leader in the Heisman odds in five weeks.

Before we get ahead of ourselves, let's take a look at the Heisman odds following Week 4, featuring a slew of passers at the top.

Fernando Mendoza — Indiana Hoosiers (+800)

Sep 12, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) throws a pass prior to the game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Previous Odds: +2500

2025 Stats: 76-for-99, 975 yards, 14 TDs / / 22 rushes, 76 yards, 2 TDs

John Mateer — Oklahoma Sooners (+900)

Sep 13, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) rushes against Temple Owls linebacker Ty Davis (10) in the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Previous Odds: +850

2025 Stats: 95-for-141, 1,215 yards, 6 TDs, 3 INTs / / 43 rushes, 190 yards, 5 TDs

Carson Beck — Miami Hurricanes (+1300)

Sep 6, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) passes the football against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Previous Odds: +850

2025 Stats: 82-for-112, 972 yards, 7 TDs, 3 INTs

Dante Moore — Oregon Ducks (+1300)

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore carries the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the Oregon State Beavers Sept. 20, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Previous Odds: +1200

2025 Stats: 71-for-95, 962 yards, 11 TDs, 1 INT

Gunner Stockton — Georgia Bulldogs (+1400)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a college football game between Tennessee and Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sept. 13, 2025.

Previous Odds: +1200

2025 Stats: 63-for-89, 721 yards, 4 TDs / / 28 rushes, 124 yards, 3 TDs

Josh Hoover — TCU Horned Frogs (+1400)

Sep 20, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (10) runs with the ball during the first half against the SMU Mustangs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Previous Odds: +5000

2025 Stats: 70-for-103, 1,000 yards, 11 TDs, 1 INT

Joey Aguilar — Tennessee Volunteers (+1400)

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) throws the ball during a NCAA football game between Tennessee and Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 13, 2025.

Previous Odds: +1700

2025 Stats: 78-for-117, 1,124 yards, 12 TDs, 3 INTs

Marcel Reed — Texas A&M Aggies (+1500)

Sep 13, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) looks to make a pass during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Previous Odds: +1700

2025 Stats: 58-for-99, 869 yards, 9 TDs, 1 INT / / 25 rushes, 142 yards, 1 TD

Jeremiah Smith — Ohio State Buckeyes (+1500)

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs for a touchdown behind the block of tight end Max Klare (86) during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Ohio Bobcats at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 13, 2025. Ohio State won 37-9.

Previous Odds: +1700

2025 Stats: 20 catches, 315 yards, 3 TDs / / 1 rush, 17 yards, 1 TD

Julian Sayin — Ohio State Buckeyes (+1600)

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) runs during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Ohio Bobcats at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 13, 2025.

Previous Odds: +1600

2025 Stats: 56-for-71, 779 yards, 8 TDs, 3 INTs

Thomas Castellanos — Florida State Seminoles (+2000)

Sep 6, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Tommy Castellanos (1) runs the ball during the first half against the East Texas A&M Lions at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Previous Odds: +2500

2025 Stats: 27-for-38, 594 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT / / 27 rushes, 139 yards, 3 TDs

Garrett Nussmeier — LSU Tigers (+2000)

Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier 18, LSU Tigers take on the Florida Gators. Sept 13, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; at Tiger Stadium.

Previous Odds: +1600

2025 Stats: 94-for-137, 962 yards, 6 TDs, 2 INTs

Jayden Maiava — USC Trojans (+2200)

Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) throws the ball against the Texas A&M Aggies in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Previous Odds: +3000

2025 Stats: 68-for-96, 1,223 yards, 9 TDs / / 15 rushes, 55 yards, 4 TDs

Drew Allar — Penn State Nittany Lions (+2500)

Sep 13, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) drops back in the pocket while looking to throw a pass during the second quarter against the Villanova Wildcats at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Previous Odds: +2500

2025 Stats: 57-for-88, 626 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT

Haynes King — Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (+2500)

Sep 20, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) scrambles against the Temple Owls in the third quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Previous Odds: +3000

2025 Stats: 46-for-66, 515 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT / / 52 rushes, 274 yards, 5 TDs

Ty Simpson — Alabama Crimson Tide (+2500)

Sep 13, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) passes against Wisconsin at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Previous Odds: +2200

2025 Stats: 64-for-89, 862 yards, 9 TDs

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