Matt Corral throws three touchdown passes, and rushes in four more times during a 61-21 Ole Miss victory vs. Tulane. (2:06).
Matt Corral, Ole Miss' quarterback, is the favorite to win Saturday's Heisman Trophy at U.S. Sportsbooks. 1 Alabama.
The SEC clash between Crimson Tide and Rebels takes place in Tuscaloosa (Alabama). It features Heisman front-runners Corral and Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. With odds of +160, Corral is the favorite in most sportsbooks. Young is close behind at +200.
Caesars Sportsbook's Corral and Young are the co-favorites. They can win the award at +180
Corral was 50/1 to win the Heisman in the preseason according to some sportsbooks. However, his odds of winning the Heisman have significantly improved since the Rebels' 3-0 start. According to ESPN Stats and Information research, Corral has been responsible for 14 touchdowns in his first three games, which is second only to Tim Couch's 15.
Bettors are taking note: More money has been placed on Corral winning the Heisman than any other player at multiple betting sites, even larger bets. BetRivers reported that they placed a $3500 wager on Corral at 50-1 in spring. Caesars Sportsbook also made four $1,000 bets this season on the Ole Miss quarterback.
In a 63-48 defeat to Alabama last year, Corral passed for 365 yard and two touchdowns. In this week's matchup, the Crimson Tide is 14.5 points ahead of the Rebels.
After a slow start, Spencer Rattler, the Oklahoma quarterback, is now favored to win the Heisman Trophy. At Caesars Sportsbook, Rattler is 25-1 for the award.
Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati's quarterback, is 18-1. Georgia quarterback JT Dands is at 30-1.
Sportsbook PointsBet still has Rattler (+225), as the No. 1 pick. Corral is 10-1, and Rattler (+225) will be the No. 1 pick in next years' NFL draft.
