Oregon QB Dante Moore creeps into top 5 of Heisman odds after impressive Week 2 outing

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Bjorn Bergstrom, Ducks Wire

Sun, Sep 7, 2025 ·

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Early in the college football season, huge swings often occur in the Heisman Trophy odds. The favorite to win the award throughout the entire offseason, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning , dropped significantly after a disappointing season-opener against a stout Ohio State defense.

Now, after a five-touchdown performance against San Jose State, Manning is back in the fifth spot — right behind Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore .

Moore began the season with odds of +2000, but has steadily moved his way up the board after two solid games to start the season. He's been efficient, accurate and, after the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys , explosive. If he can keep it up, he'll give himself a good chance to earn a trip to New York City as a Heisman finalist in December.

However, that's a long ways away, with a rugged Big Ten schedule still ahead. Plus, there's several players still ahead of Moore that could also continue playing excellent football — as well as some players on the heels of the Ducks quarterback in terms of odds.

Find out where Moore ranks as well as how the entire Heisman race is shaping up heading into Week 3, with odds according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Garrett Nussmeier — LSU Tigers (+900)

Tigers Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier 18, LSU Tigers take on the Louisiana Tech. Sept 6, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; at Tiger Stadium.

Previous Odds:+800

2025 Stats:54-for-79, 469 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT

Carson Beck — Miami Hurricanes (+1000)

Sep 6, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) passes the football against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Previous Odds:+1200

2025 Stats:42-for-55, 472 yards, 4 TD

John Mateer — Oklahoma Sooners (+1000)

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) throws as Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jaishawn Barham (1) chases after him during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Michigan Wolverines at Gaylord Family Ã Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Oklahoma won 24-13.

Previous Odds:+1600

2025 Stats:51-for-71, 662 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs / / 26 rushes, 98 yards, 3 TD

Dante Moore — Oregon Ducks (+1100)

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore carries the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Sept. 6, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Previous Odds:+2000

2025 Stats:34-for-44, 479 yards, 6 TDs

Arch Manning — Texas Longhorns (+1300)

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) is tackled by San Jose State after keeping the ball for yardage during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Previous Odds:+1800

2025 Stats:36-for-60, 465 yards, 5 TDs, 2 INTs / / 14 rushes, 61 yards, 1 TD

Gunner Stockton — Georgia Bulldogs (+1400)

Sep 6, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) throws a pass against the Austin Peay Governors in the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Previous Odds:+1200

2025 Stats:40-for-58, 417 yards, 2 TD / / 15 rushes, 86 yards, 2 TDs

LaNorris Sellers — South Carolina Gamecocks (+1800)

Sep 6, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) gets past South Carolina State Bulldogs linebacker Jordan Franklin (10) in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Previous Odds:+1000

2025 Stats:23-for-38, 337 yards, 2 TDs / / 21 rushes, 48 yards, 1 TD

Drew Allar — Penn State Nittany Lions (+1800)

Sep 6, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Florida International Panthers at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Previous Odds:+2000

2025 Stats:41-for-59, 417 yards, 3 TD

Jeremiah Smith — Ohio State Buckeyes (+1800)

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates an 87-yard touchdown catch during the first half of the NCAA football game against Grambling State at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025.

Previous Odds:

2025 Stats:

Devon Dampier — Utah Utes (+1800)

Sep 6, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) runs the ball against the Cal Poly Mustangs during the first quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Previous Odds:+10000

2025 Stats:38-for-48, 398 yards, 5 TDs / / 20 rushes, 112 yards, 1 TD

Cade Klubnik — Clemson Tigers (+2000)

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) fakes a handoff to wide receiver Adam Randall (8) before passing to wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. (12) for the go-ahead scoring drive, during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Previous Odds:+1400

2025 Stats:37-for-62, 426 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs

Jackson Arnold — Auburn Tigers (+2000)

Sep 6, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) scrambles during the second quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Previous Odds:+1600

2025 Stats:35-for-45, 359 yards, 3 TDs / / 25 rushes, 138 yards, 2 TDs

Julian Sayin — Ohio State Buckeyes (+2000)

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) looks to pass during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Grambling State Tigers at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025.

Previous Odds:+2500

2025 Stats:31-for-39, 432 yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT

Marcel Reed — Texas A&M Aggies (+2500)

Sep 6, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) celebrates after a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Utah State Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Sean Thomas-Imagn Images

Previous Odds:+5000

2025 Stats:41-for-62, 509 yards, 7 TDs / / 18 rushes, 105 yards, 1 TD

Thomas Castellanos — Florida State Seminoles (+2500)

Sep 6, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Tommy Castellanos (1) runs the ball during the first half against the East Texas A&M Lions at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Previous Odds:+3000

2025 Stats:17-for-25, 389 yards, 3 TDs / / 20 rushes, 85 yards, 1 TD

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