Russell's Heisman Odds Hold at +12500
FanDuel's latest line keeps Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell far behind Miami's Darian Mensah in the 2026 race.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football
FanDuel listed Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell's 2026 Heisman Trophy odds at +12500 as of November 2, unchanged from the prior week. Miami quarterback Darian Mensah has taken over as the favorite at +160, passing Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.
Why it matters
The odds shift reflects how the Heisman race is being reshaped week to week by performance and visibility across the country. For Alabama fans, Russell's long price shows how far the Crimson Tide quarterback currently sits from the front of the field.
Russell has completed 67% of his passes for 2,057 yards with a 15:5 TD:INT ratio across eight games this season. He has also rushed for 251 yards and five touchdowns on 66 attempts.
The players
Keelon Russell
Russell is Alabama's starting quarterback and a Heisman Trophy contender in the 2026 season, known for his dual-threat production.
Darian Mensah
Mensah is Miami's quarterback who has become the Heisman Trophy favorite at +160.
FanDuel
FanDuel is a sports betting and daily fantasy platform that publishes futures odds on major awards such as the Heisman Trophy.
The details
Alabama plays LSU in Baton Rouge on Saturday in a Week 10 game, with kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET. Russell's season numbers place him as a productive dual-threat passer, though his odds remain long relative to the current favorite.
Timeline
November 2: FanDuel lists Russell's Heisman odds at +12500.
Saturday, November 7: Alabama plays LSU in Baton Rouge, kickoff 3:30 p.m. ET.
Season Trajectory
The Heisman race is being recalculated weekly as quarterbacks like Mensah surge and others hold steady at longer prices. Russell's unchanged +12500 line shows how a strong season statistically can still leave a player well outside the top of the market.
Fantasy managers and bettors tracking Russell can see that his +12500 price has not moved, so value in the Heisman market depends on the next few games. Saturday's game against LSU is the next opportunity to add to his season totals.
The takeaway
Long-shot Heisman prices can change quickly when a favorite emerges, so tracking weekly results matters more than a single line. Russell's remaining games will determine whether his odds start to move.
What happens next
Alabama plays LSU in Baton Rouge on Saturday, November 7, at 3:30 p.m. ET, a game that will shape Russell's résumé heading into the stretch run.
Further reading
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