It’s a little curious, but okay. After being tied with the best odds to take home the Heisman Trophy in 2020 according to BetMGM , Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields has now fallen into a tie for second place with Florida QB Kyle Trask.
This, after Fields didn’t play last week, and after Trask had himself one whale of a game. So who’s first now? Trevor Lawrence. We haven’t seen the Clemson gunslinger play in nearly three weeks, yet he’s now back on to of the odds. I think it has more with Trask taking away some of the action because of how well he’s done, but it’s a little strange that it affected Fields more than Lawrence.
Welcome to 2020 folks.
BetMGM Sportsbook now has the top five players looking like the following — with a big drop off after the top four:
QB Trevor Lawrence, Clemson – +250
QB Justin Fields, Ohio State – +260
QB Kyle Trask, Florida – +260
QB Mac Jones, Alabama – +350
QB Zach Wilson, BYI – +2500
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This year, more than any other, one week can change the perceptions of the oddsmakers, pollsters, and media members. With fewer games to look at with an eye towards a body of work, the swings back and forth can be as nauseating as a cruise through a hurricane.
There’s good news there too though. That means if Fields lights it up against Indiana, don’t be surprised to see the odds climb in his favor again.
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