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Newsweek
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Garrett Nussmeier Heisman Trophy Betting Odds: LSU Veteran Among Favorites
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is the consensus second-favorite in the current 2025 Heisman Trophy betting odds. LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is the consensus second-favorite in the current 2025 Heisman Trophy betting odds. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. After starting our series on how to bet on the 2025 Heisman Trophy race with early betting favorite Arch Manning, today we're turning our attention to LSU's Garrett Nussmeier. Nussmeier's odds, like Manning's, are 10-to-1 or shorter across the board. The fifth-year senior was one of the most productive quarterbacks in the country in 2024. Now, he enters his second season as the starter in Baton Rouge with sky-high expectations. Keep an eye on Newsweek Sports Betting over the next few weks for similar pieces on each of the 2025 Heisman favorites as we wrap up July and head into August. Garrett Nussmeier Heisman Odds (July 22) Below are Nussmeier's current Heisman Trophy odds at DraftKings, FanDuel, bet365, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN BET and Fanatics. DK FD bet365 Caesars Fanatics ESPN BET Garrett Nussmeier +850 (2) +800 (2) +850 (2) +750 (2) +900 (t-2) +900 (t-2) Garrett Nussmeier Heisman Betting Analysis The fifth-year senior -- who backed up Max Johnson in 2021 and Jayden Daniels in 2022 and 2023 -- has an NFL frame (6-foot-2, 200 pounds) and 744 career pass attempts under his belt, including a 4,000-yard season in 2024. That -- plus his pedigree as the son of former Saints QB and current New Orleans offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier -- helps explain why he enters the 2025 season one of the top three favorites to be taken No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. As of July 22, Nussmeier is +425 to be the No. 1 pick in next year's draft, just behind Manning at +225 and Allar at +275. But the question we're tackling today is whether he offers value at his current odds to become LSU's second Heisman winner in the last three years after Daniels in 2023. Garret Nussmeier 2024 Stats Below are Nussmeier's stats across his 13 starts for the Tigers, who finished 9-4 (5-3 SEC). Completions Attempts Comp. % Yards (YPA) TD INT Sacks Passer Rating 337 525 64.2 4,052 (7.7) 29 12 16 142.7 Nussmeier and the Tigers had their ups and downs last fall. LSU was ranked as high as No. 8 in late October, but then endured a three-game losing streak en route to a 9-4 (5-3 SEC) finish. Nussmeier's ceiling was on display late in LSU's home upset of Ole Miss in October and in the final three games of the year. He completed over 70 percent of his passes in each of his team's wins over Vanderbilt, Oklahoma and Baylor. But Nussmeier struggled during the three-game skid that put a damper on an otherwise strong year. He completed just 50 percent of his 50 passes and was intercepted three times in a 38-23 loss to Texas A&M on Oct. 26. Two weeks later, following a Nov. 2 bye, Nussmeier threw two more picks in a blowout home loss to Alabama on Nov. 9. He also went just 27-for-47 for 260 yards and 1 TD, while being sacked seven times, as LSU lost 27-16 to Florida on Nov. 16. Garrett Nussmeier vs. Top-50 Defenses (per ESPN SP+) In 2024 LSU's schedule a year ago only featured three teams -- No. 11 Ole Miss, No. 17 Alabama and No. 19 South Carolina -- that finished the year in the AP Top 25. The Tigers did, however, face nine top-50 defenses, according to ESPN's SP+. Here's how Nussmeier fared against those units: Opp. (SP+ def. rank) Score Comp/Att (%) Yards (YPA) TD/Int Ole Miss (3) LSU 29, Miss. 26 22/51 (43.1) 337 (6.6) 3/2 Alabama (8) Bama 42, LSU 13 27/42 (64.3) 239 (5.7) 1/2 South Carolina (13) LSU 36, So. Car. 33 24/40 (60) 285 (7.1) 2/1 Oklahoma (17) LSU 37, OU 17 22/31 (71) 277 (8.9) 3/0 Texas A&M (19) A&M 38, LSU 23 25/50 (50) 405 (8.1) 2/3 Florida (23) FLA 27, LSU 16 27/47 (57.5) 260 (5.5) 1/0 Arkansas (35) LSU 34, ARK 10 23/34 (67.6) 233 (6.9) 0/0 UCLA (44) LSU 34, UCLA 17 32/44 (72.7) 352 (8.0) 3/0 USC (48) USC 27, LSU 20 30/39 (76.9) 308 (7.9) 2/1 Average/total 5 wins, 4 losses 232/378 (61.3) 299.5 ypg (7.13 ypa) 1.88 TD/1 int Nussmeier and the Tigers proved against South Carolina and Oklahoma that they could put up big numbers against quality defenses. And they also deserve credit for coming through in the clutch vs. Ole Miss to salvage an otherwise ugly night. Still, given his struggles against Ole Miss, Alabama, Texas A&M and Florida last year, there's good reason to wonder what kind of numbers Nussmeier will be able to post against another brutal schedule in 2025. This year, LSU has another tough season opener on the road at Clemson. Dabo Swinney's team is currently a 3-point favorite in that matchup. In case you haven't heard, LSU is looking to start the year 1-0 for the first time in four seasons under coach Brian Kelly after losing to FSU in 2022 and 2023 and USC last year. LSU will also once again face Florida (home, Sept. 13), Ole Miss (away, Sept. 27), South Carolina (home, Oct. 11), Texas A&M (home, Oct. 25), Alabama (away, Nov. 8) and Oklahoma (away, Nov. 29). Buy Or Sell: Nussmeier To Win Heisman Trophy Best available odds: +900 (Fanatics, ESPN BET as of July 22) Sell On an LSU offense replacing four starting linemen who are now in the NFL (including No. 4 overall pick Will Campbell) plus top tight end Mason Taylor and WR Kyren Lacy, I just don't see Nussmeier putting up Heisman-worthy numbers. Let's consider the glass-half-full take on Nussmeier and Co. for a second, though. The best-case scenario for the offense as a whole starts with the running game taking a step forward after then-freshman Caden Durham battled injuries a year ago. And -- as usual -- LSU will also have plenty of talent at WR. With leading receiver Aaron Anderson returning and Barion Brown (Kentucky), Nic Anderson (Oklahoma) and tight end Bauer Sharp (also from OU) providing a boost via the transfer portal, the Tigers will hardly lack for playmakers. I think the young LSU offensive line will experience some growing pains, though. The inexperience up front will make it hard for this offense to move the ball at times, starting on Aug. 30 vs. a Clemson D-line featuring projected 2026 first-rounders TJ Parker and Peter Woods. Unless the Tigers' unproven front five dramatically exceeds expectations, I would pencil in Nussmeier for similar numbers to last year's (plenty good enough for All-SEC contention, but not quite All-American or Heisman contention). It also doesn't help Nussmeier's Heisman case -- especially at shorter than 10-to-1 odds -- that he's at risk of being overshadowed by fellow SEC QB Heisman contenders Arch Manning at Texas and LaNorris Sellers at South Carolina. Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ESPN Breaks Silence On Stephen A. Smith's Absence From 'First Take'
ESPN Breaks Silence On Stephen A. Smith's Absence From 'First Take' originally appeared on The Spun. ESPN viewers haven't seen Stephen A. Smith on TV for the past few days. While some might be enjoying that break, others are wondering what's going on behind the scenes. Advertisement Just a few months ago, ESPN signed Smith to an extension that'll pay him $100 million over the next five years. There's no question he's going to remain the face of the network. "Stephen A. works incredibly hard to elevate the sports conversation day-in and day-out and we are grateful he will remain at ESPN," said Jimmy Pitaro, the network's chairman. "He is a difference maker, and fans are captivated by his deep sports knowledge, strong opinions and unmistakable flair." Earlier this week, Awful Announcing called out the prominent ESPN personality with their latest opinion piece titled "America needs a vacation from Stephen A. Smith." That article caught an ESPN employee's attention. BOSTON, MA - JUNE 14: Stephen A. Smith looks on during the game between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks during Game Four of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 14, 2024 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Jim Cowsert/NBAE via Getty Images)John R. Manzo, the associate director of communications for ESPN BET, responded to that post from Awful Announcing. He let everyone know that Smith is actually on vacation through the end of the month. Advertisement "Stephen A. is actually on a well-deserved vacation into July, yet the conversation hasn't stopped," Manzo wrote on X. "A reminder his influence doesn't take a day off." So there you have it, Smith won't be on ESPN until some point in July. It makes sense for Smith to go on vacation right now since the NBA season is over and NFL training camp is still a few weeks away. According to Front Office Sports, the charismatic ESPN personality will receive an expanded role in the network's NFL coverage. Related: Stephen A. Smith's Former ESPN Colleague Admits She Hates Him ESPN Breaks Silence On Stephen A. Smith's Absence From 'First Take' first appeared on The Spun on Jun 27, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
23-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Magic see massive NBA Finals odds boost after Tyrese Haliburton's injury
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. It's never too early to look forward to the 2026 NBA Finals, but Sunday had massive implications for next year. Coming off their title-clinching Game 7 win, the Thunder are a heavy early favorite to go back-to-back, sitting at +220 at ESPN BET, but they are hardly the story. The Orlando Magic saw their hopes to win the NBA Finals boosted when they traded for guard Desmond Bane but, guard Tyrese Haliburton's expected torn Achilles is another contender in the eastern conference down a star. The Magic were as high as 40/1 to win the NBA Finals prior to the Bane trade, dropping to 22/1, and now down to 15/1 after the Haliburton injury. The Pacers were second favorites to win the title coming into Sunday, only to see their odds plummet from +850 to 40/1 by Monday morning. 3 Tyrese Haliburton had an Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Getty Images Those two weren't the only movers on Sunday as the Rockets acquired Kevin Durant and shot up from 18/1 to +800 to win the Finals. 2026 NBA Finals odds Thunder +220 Rockets +800 Cavaliers +800 Knicks +850 Timberwolves 10/1 Magic 22/1 Celtics 13/1 Lakers 14/1 Nuggets 16/1 Clippers 22/1 Warriors 22/1 Spurs 25/1 Mavericks 33/1 76ers 33/1 Pacers 40/1 Pistons 40/1 Heat 50/1 Bucks 66/1 Hawks 100/1 Grizzlies 100/1 Suns 100/1 Kings 100/1 Raptors 100/1 Bulls 200/1 Pelicans 300/1 Nets 500/1 Hornets 500/1 Trail Blazers 500/1 Wizards 500/1 Jazz 500/1 Odds provided by ESPN BET 3 Desmond Bane was traded to the Magic. Getty Images The Knicks and Cavaliers also saw a slight boost moving from 10/1 to +850 and +800 respectively as the East is weakened a bit with the injury. The Minnesota Timberwolves were downgraded a bit with the Durant trade becoming official, moving from 10/1 to 14/1 after the trade. San Antonio, long expected to be in the market for Durant, was 18/1 to win the finals but dropped dramatically to 25/1. Dallas, also expected to be in the market for Durant, dropped from 22/1 to 33/1 after failing to acquire the star scorer. 3 Kevin Durant had massive implications on next year for several teams. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Betting on the NBA? But no matter what happens this summer, Oklahoma City is all but assured to be the 2026 title favorite. If their odds hold, the Thunder will be the biggest preseason favorite since the 2017-18 Warriors were -187, according to Sports Odds History.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Which team is closest to 2025 MLB World Series title? Where do Los Angeles Dodgers rank?
Image Source: Getty The 2025 MLB season is exciting and the Los Angeles Dodgers are the team everyone's watching to win the World Series. They won the championship in 2024 by beating the New York Yankees and look strong again. With a great team and star players, they're leading the pack. But other teams are trying hard to catch up, making this season super fun. Let's check out the top teams and why the Dodgers are on top. Top 10 teams and why the Dodgers are leading The 2025 World Series race is full of good teams, but the Dodgers are the best right now. Here's how the top 10 stack up, based on the latest ESPN BET rankings, and why Los Angeles is ahead: Dodgers: They're the favorite because of their 2024 win, Mookie Betts and good pitching. They can win 97 games and take the division easily. Yankees: They lead the AL with Aaron Judge but not as balanced as the Dodgers. Mets: They're the surprise team in the NL East with good pitching but behind the Dodgers. Tigers: This young team is doing well but not as experienced as the Dodgers. Phillies: They're solid with playoff experience but need more to beat the Dodgers. Cubs: Their pitchers are good but not as strong as the Dodgers' lineup. Mariners: Young players are shining but don't have the Dodgers' big game history. Astros: They're always in the playoffs but their team not as deep as the Dodgers. Braves: They're trying to bounce back but not as steady as the Dodgers. Padres: They have big stars but not as complete as the Dodgers. The reason why the Dodgers are in the lead is that the team is fantastic in hitting, pitching and fielding. They are difficult to defeat because of players such as Freddie Freeman or pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. They are ready to play big games, but playoffs are tricky, and such teams as the Yankees are close. Nevertheless, they are the best team because of their talent. Also Read: "North of zero": Dodgers manager Dave Roberts breaks news about Shohei Ohtani's return Yankees and Mets make New York a baseball hotspot New York is buzzing with excitement because the Yankees and Mets are both strong contenders. The Yankees are the best in the AL aiming for about 95 wins and their division, thanks to stars like Aaron Judge. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The Mets are surprising everyone in the NL, with expectations of around 96 wins with awesome pitchers. Both teams have huge fan support and play in a big city, but beating the Dodgers is tough. The Yankees know how to win in the playoffs, giving them a small edge. The Mets' energy could lead to a big surprise. As June goes on, New York teams are showing they can fight for the title. But catching up to the Dodgers' super-strong team by October will be hard. Fans are pumped to see if New York can grab the championship.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ravens Post Immediate Reaction to Major Derrick Henry News
There are a lot of expectations surrounding the Baltimore Ravens in 2025, as ESPN BET gives them the best odds (-135) of winning the AFC North and the third-best odds of winning Super Bowl LX. They've had a relatively slow offseason, though, with their biggest addition coming in the form of wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who signed a one-year, $5 million deal Advertisement However, that changes on Wednesday, with ESPN's Adam Schefter reporting that the Ravens had signed running back Derrick Henry to a two-year, $30 million contract, with $25 million guaranteed. When the news broke, the Ravens' official X account posted six crown emojis, which is a clear reference to the running back's popular nickname "King Henry." Of course, this is an exciting development for the Ravens because in his first season with them, he proved to be valuable, starting 17 games and accumulating 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns on 325 carries. That led him to collecting some impressive personal accolades, including making his fifth Pro Bowl appearance, being named Second-Team All-Pro and finishing in fourth place in Offensive Player of the Year voting. Advertisement There's no doubt that Henry was an extremely crucial piece in helping the Ravens finish the season ranked first in total yards per game (424.9) and third in points per game (30.5) Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22).Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images This deal is also the eighth-largest contract in terms of total value, the third-largest in yearly salary ($15 million) and the fourth-most ever guaranteed money for a running back in NFL history, per Spotrac. However, this extension does not take effect until after 2025, which means that Henry will be under contract with the Ravens through the 2027 season. Related: Chiefs-Cowboys Thanksgiving Ticket Prices Leave Fans Stunned
