Benny Snell's Heisman odds take a giant leap

After scoring four touchdowns vs. one of the best run defenses in the country, Benny Snell is a Heisman candidate. Snell’s odds to win the award jumped from 200-1 to 80-1 after Kentucky’s win over Mississippi State:

Tua Tagovailoa increases gap to win Heisman & Benny Snell makes biggest jump in new Heisman odds via @LVSuperBook:

Tagovailoa 2/3
Haskins, Murray 5/1
Grier 6/1
Taylor 15/1
McSorley, Milton 20/1
Dillon, Love 30/1
Fromm, Herbert, Lock, Swift 50/1
Snell 80/1

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) September 24, 2018

CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd ranked Benny fourth in his Week 4 Heisman Hype rankings:

Week 4 Heisman Hype
1. Tua Tagovailoa, Ala
2. Dwayne Haskins, Ohio St
3. Will Grier, West Virginia
4. Benny Snell, Kentucky
5. Blake LaRussa, Old Dom!!!

— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) September 24, 2018

“I’m going to let that just be in the air,” Benny said when asked if he thought he deserved to be a Heisman candidate after the game Saturday night. “It is what it is. My play speaks for itself.”

“Benny For Heisman” signs and shirts were all over Kroger Field on Saturday, and he left the field to “HEISMAN” chants:

They were chanting “Heisman. Heisman” as @UKFootball’s Benny Snell left the field after he gashed Mississippi State for 165 yards and four touchdowns. You talk about a guy who pours everything he’s got into every carry. Love watching that guy run the football. pic.twitter.com/hlAmYl2GyF

— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) September 23, 2018

Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa is going to win the award, but it’s great to see Benny finally get some of the respect he deserves.

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