Cam Ward Heisman Watch: Odds, Stats, Prediction, Analysis

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Miami quarterback Cam Ward (1) warms up before an NCAA college football game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.
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Chase Kiddy @chaseakiddy Nov 18, 2024, 2:11 PM

Itโ€™s hard to say what Miami would be this season without the talent and heroics of quarterback Cam Ward.ย 

The Hurricanes are currently in the mix for the ACC championship and a potential playoff berth; without Ward, they might be irrelevant in BetMGMโ€™s various NCAA football odds markets.ย 

That added value has โ€“ alongside some impressive overall stats โ€“ have made Ward one of the likely finalists in the 2024 Heisman Trophy contest.ย 

As a successful, experienced quarterback at a prominent program thatโ€™s in the mix for the CFP, Ward matches the description of the kind of modern player who typically wins the Heisman. If youโ€™re in the predictions game, heโ€™s definitely one of the safer choices.

Hereโ€™s a rundown of what you need to know for Cam Wardโ€™s Heisman chances. You can also check out my longer Heisman odds & analysis piece, which covers the whole market in greater detail.ย 

Cam Ward Heisman Odds

Cam Ward is currently +1500 to win the Heisman Trophy at BetMGM.

As of Nov. 11, about 9.1% of Heisman tickets are on Ward.

Cam Ward Stats

Through Week 12, Cam Ward has passed for 3,494 yards and 32 touchdowns.ย 

Ward is mostly a pocket passer, but he has added an additional 182 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.

Cam Ward Heisman Prediction

I am predicting that Cam Ward will not win the Heisman.

While Ward would be an excellent bet in most seasons, I think this yearโ€™s field has two elite college talents, both of whom are doing extraordinary, historic things. As good as Ward has been, heโ€™s not quite in that category.

Cam Ward is merely a great college quarterback. At the end of the season, I believe voters will choose Ashton Jeanty or Travis Hunter.

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Chase Kiddy

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Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.

Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.