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The 2021 Heisman Trophy finalists were announced on Monday night.
Earlier in the day, the betting odds for the award were announced with Alabama Crimson Tide star quarterback Bryce Young listed as the overwhelming favorite to take home college football’s most prestigious award. Young is a whopping -3000 favorite according to Bet MGM, meaning you would have to bet $3,000 for a mere $100 return.
So, of course, it was no surprise when Bryce Young was one of the four finalists announced.
The other finalists are Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett, and Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud. The Heisman Trophy Trust will announce the winner of the 2021 Heisman Trophy on Saturday, December 11 in New York City.
Here is a closer look at each of the finalists.
Bryce Young is looking to become the 1st Alabama QB to ever win the Heisman. The Tide have 3 Heisman winners, all under Nick Saban and all are not QBs.
Young is the 3rd straight Alabama QB to be a Heisman finalist (Mac Jones and Tua Tagovailoa). pic.twitter.com/cGvGu7rn9y
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 6, 2021
Kenny Pickett is the first Heisman finalist from Pitt since Larry Fitzgerald in 2003 who finished 2nd; Pitt has one Heisman winner – Tony Dorsett in 1976 pic.twitter.com/90zOjXduz1
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 6, 2021
Aidan Hutchinson is the first Heisman finalist from Michigan since Jabrill Peppers in 2016, also a defensive player.
He is looking to become the 2nd defensive player to ever win the Heisman joining….Charles Woodson in 1997, who happened to also be from Michigan pic.twitter.com/nCSG2MCBsu
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 6, 2021
C.J. Stroud is looking to become the 3rd freshman to win the Heisman, joining Jameis Winston and Johnny Manziel.
Ohio State currently has 7 Heisman winners, tied for the most by any program. pic.twitter.com/FUYTJ1yBUv
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 6, 2021
And take a look at how the odds have shifted throughout the 2021 season.
📉Heisman Odds Movement📈
Who deserves the Trophy? @betstrends pic.twitter.com/cpkgbV5ivk
— Barstool Sportsbook (@BSSportsbook) December 6, 2021
Do you think Young will take home the award or will there be a major upset? Sound off in the comments section below with thoughts and predictions.
