Seven Players to Watch in the 2026 Heisman Race

TL;DR
The 2026 Heisman race centers on seven standout players—primarily quarterbacks, with Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith emerging as a top non-QB contender—highlighting the trophy’s QB-centric history while leaving room for surprises via injuries or unexpected breakthroughs as Week Zero approaches.
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- The 2026 Heisman Trophy Race Has Seven Names You Need to Know Sports Illustrated
- 2026 Heisman trophy odds: CJ Carr is favorite, public bettors backing Arch Manning ... again Yahoo Sports
- Heisman Trophy odds: CJ Carr starts season as favorite ahead of Arch Manning The New York Times
- Heisman Trophy Futures Pricing & Analysis: Who Will Win the Heisman? ATS.io
- Preseason Heisman rankings: Where does Jeremiah Smith fall among the QBs? theScore
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