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NCAA Football: 2026 Heisman Award Winner

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NCAA Football: 2026 Heisman Award Winner

Will Hammond 45.5%

Bryce Underwood 43.0%

Gunner Stockton 40.0%

Demond Williams Jr. 39.0%

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Will Hammond 45.5%

Bryce Underwood 43.0%

Gunner Stockton 40.0%

Demond Williams Jr. 39.0%

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Will Hammond

$0 Vol.

45%

Bryce Underwood

$0 Vol.

43%

Gunner Stockton

$0 Vol.

40%

Demond Williams Jr.

$0 Vol.

39%

Kevin Jennings

$20 Vol.

39%

Malachi Toney

$0 Vol.

37%

Sam Leavitt

$0 Vol.

36%

Keelon Russell

$0 Vol.

34%

LaNorris Sellers

$0 Vol.

34%

Austin Mack

$0 Vol.

34%

Trinidad Chambliss

$0 Vol.

33%

Byrum Brown

$0 Vol.

33%

Rocco Becht

$0 Vol.

33%

Marcel Reed

$0 Vol.

31%

Bo Jackson

$20 Vol.

30%

Jeremiah Smith

$0 Vol.

28%

Josh Hoover

$0 Vol.

23%

CJ Carr

$91 Vol.

13%

Arch Manning

$81 Vol.

11%

Jayden Maiava

$111 Vol.

9%

Dante Moore

$219 Vol.

8%

Darian Mensah

$53 Vol.

7%

Julian Sayin

$592 Vol.

7%

John Mateer

$41 Vol.

22%

Drew Mestemaker

$20 Vol.

35%

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele

$10 Vol.

33%

Ahmad Hardy

$20 Vol.

32%

Brendan Sorsby

$40 Vol.

34%

Kewan Lacy

$20 Vol.

33%

This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Heisman Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player in college football, with the winner announced at the Heisman ceremony currently scheduled for December 12, 2026. If the ceremony is postponed after December 26, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, canceled, or a winner has not been announced within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other." If multiple players are declared co-winners, this market will resolve in favor of the player whose listed name comes first alphabetically. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the Heisman Trophy Trust (https://www.heisman.com); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.**The 2026 Heisman race remains exceptionally open entering the season, with trader probabilities reflecting a deep, competitive field of quarterbacks on high-profile teams and no clear frontrunner.** Preseason betting markets list Notre Dame’s CJ Carr as the slight favorite after his productive redshirt freshman campaign (2,741 passing yards, 24 touchdowns), followed closely by Texas QB Arch Manning, who rebounded late in 2025 with stronger efficiency and volume. Contenders such as Miami transfer Darian Mensah, Oregon’s Dante Moore, Ohio State’s Julian Sayin, Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss, and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith sit in a tight cluster, supported by favorable team outlooks, transfer additions, and returning production. Recent form, roster changes, and schedule strength keep probabilities bunched, as historical patterns show preseason leaders frequently fade while late risers emerge through consistent stats and playoff contention. The wisdom of crowds in this market underscores the inherent uncertainty of individual awards tied to team success and late-season momentum.

This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Heisman Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player in college football, with the winner announced at the Heisman ceremony currently scheduled for December 12, 2026.

If the ceremony is postponed after December 26, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, canceled, or a winner has not been announced within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other."

If multiple players are declared co-winners, this market will resolve in favor of the player whose listed name comes first alphabetically.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the Heisman Trophy Trust (https://www.heisman.com); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$1,337
Market Opened
Jul 31, 2026, 6:35 PM ET

Resolver

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This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Heisman Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player in college football, with the winner announced at the Heisman ceremony currently scheduled for December 12, 2026. If the ceremony is postponed after December 26, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, canceled, or a winner has not been announced within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other." If multiple players are declared co-winners, this market will resolve in favor of the player whose listed name comes first alphabetically. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the Heisman Trophy Trust (https://www.heisman.com); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Heisman Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player in college football, with the winner announced at the Heisman ceremony currently scheduled for December 12, 2026. If the ceremony is postponed after December 26, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, canceled, or a winner has not been announced within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other." If multiple players are declared co-winners, this market will resolve in favor of the player whose listed name comes first alphabetically. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the Heisman Trophy Trust (https://www.heisman.com); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.**The 2026 Heisman race remains exceptionally open entering the season, with trader probabilities reflecting a deep, competitive field of quarterbacks on high-profile teams and no clear frontrunner.** Preseason betting markets list Notre Dame’s CJ Carr as the slight favorite after his productive redshirt freshman campaign (2,741 passing yards, 24 touchdowns), followed closely by Texas QB Arch Manning, who rebounded late in 2025 with stronger efficiency and volume. Contenders such as Miami transfer Darian Mensah, Oregon’s Dante Moore, Ohio State’s Julian Sayin, Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss, and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith sit in a tight cluster, supported by favorable team outlooks, transfer additions, and returning production. Recent form, roster changes, and schedule strength keep probabilities bunched, as historical patterns show preseason leaders frequently fade while late risers emerge through consistent stats and playoff contention. The wisdom of crowds in this market underscores the inherent uncertainty of individual awards tied to team success and late-season momentum.

This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Heisman Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player in college football, with the winner announced at the Heisman ceremony currently scheduled for December 12, 2026.

If the ceremony is postponed after December 26, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, canceled, or a winner has not been announced within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other."

If multiple players are declared co-winners, this market will resolve in favor of the player whose listed name comes first alphabetically.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the Heisman Trophy Trust (https://www.heisman.com); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$1,337
Market Opened
Jul 31, 2026, 6:35 PM ET

Resolver

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This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Heisman Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player in college football, with the winner announced at the Heisman ceremony currently scheduled for December 12, 2026. If the ceremony is postponed after December 26, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, canceled, or a winner has not been announced within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other." If multiple players are declared co-winners, this market will resolve in favor of the player whose listed name comes first alphabetically. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the Heisman Trophy Trust (https://www.heisman.com); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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"NCAA Football: 2026 Heisman Award Winner" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 29 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Will Hammond" at 45%, followed by "Bryce Underwood" at 43%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 45¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 45% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"NCAA Football: 2026 Heisman Award Winner" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Jul 31, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

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The current frontrunner for "NCAA Football: 2026 Heisman Award Winner" is "Will Hammond" at 45%, meaning the market assigns a 45% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Bryce Underwood" at 43%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "NCAA Football: 2026 Heisman Award Winner" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.