The early odds for the 2025 Heisman Trophy have been released, and a somewhat surprising name tops the list of contenders: Arch Manning. According to ESPN BET's latest odds, the rising sophomore quarterback is the preseason favorite to win the prestigious award for college football's most valuable player.

The Arch Manning hype train is rumbling down the tracks, and Xavier Worthy is the conductor. Ahead of Manning's first year as Texas' starting quarterback, Worthy -- a former Longhorns standout and current rookie wide receiver with the Kansas City Chiefs -- made a bold prediction for Manning.

Texas' Arch Manning opens as the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy at ESPN BET. He's followed by fellow QBs Garrett Nussmeier, Nico Iamaleava, Cade Klubnik and Drew Allar.

The Arch Manning era has already begun for the Texas Longhorns. Earlier this week, Manning became a center point for the national media. Not only did he unveil

The Arch Manning era at Texas has finally begun after two long years of waiting for the Longhorns and Manning stans.

Arch Manning is gearing up for his first season as Texas' starting quarterback, and he already has high expectations. The nephew of legendary quarterbacks

"Now, as he enters his fourth season at Clemson with 28 starts under his belt -- and all his top receivers returning -- the 6-foot-2, 210-pound senior is poised for his best performance yet," Low wrote of Klubnik.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning is sure to draw attention given the weight and legacy of his last name. The former five-star quarterback enters 2025 as the forecasted starter for the Longhorns and still has a lot to prove despite showing flashes of major potential during his limited action this past season.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning has been waiting for the Longhorns QB1 position since committing to coach Steve Sarkisan's team in 2023.