Updated Heisman odds following final week of regular season

Following the last games of the regular season, Vegas Insider has released their updated Heisman odds.

Through three quarters against Auburn, it looked like Bryce Young may have lost his Heisman chance. Then, his moment came — the quarterback led a furious Alabama comeback victory in the Iron Bowl.

In the end, Young’s final stat-line wasn’t another five-hundred-yard, five touchdown performance. Still, 317 yards and two touchdowns isn’t too shabby.

Moreover, Young’s biggest competition didn’t have a great Heisman campaign day on Saturday. Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud wasn’t victorious against Michigan. While he threw for 394 yards and two touchdowns, the Buckeyes suffered their second loss of the season.

If Young can defeat the Georgia Bulldogs this weekend, he may earn Alabama’s second consecutive Heisman. He has his best opportunity ahead of him — while Stroud’s is in the rearview. Still, he’ll be facing the No. 1 defense in the country. Georgia’s averaging 6.9 points allowed per game.

A brand new challenger also emerged in the Vegas odds after a massive Week 13 game. Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson posted seven tackles with three sacks versus Ohio State.

Updated Heisman odds

Bryce Young, Alabama, QB -200
CJ Stroud, Ohio State, QB +450
Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh, QB +1600
Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State, RB +2000
Matt Corral, Ole Miss, QB +2500
Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan, DE +2500
Jordan Davis, Georgia, DT +4000
Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati, QB +5000
Cade McNamara, Michigan, QB +8000
Sam Hartman, Wake Forest, QB +8000
Will Anderson, Jr., Alabama, LB +8000

Finebaum backs Young

Prior to the final weekend before voting, Paul Finebaum revealed his Heisman favorite.

“About halfway through yesterday, it was nobody, because nobody seemed to want it. At the end of the day, Bryce Young may have won it,” stated Finebaum. “He still has a huge game remaining. He had his most pedestrian day yet for Alabama, but all that matters is how he finished. And in the most important drive of the season for Alabama, he was flawless; he was unbelievable.

“He still needs to finish the job next week against the number one team in the country, but he’s clearly the favorite going into the final weekend.”

The SEC conference championship game goes down in Atlanta on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.