College football rankings: 2024 Heisman odds updated after Will Howard, Cam Ward moves

Recent college football transfer portal decisions have altered the Heisman outlook ahead of the 2024 season according to updated odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. It comes as no surprise the race to win the nation's most prestigious individual honor is once again quarterback-driven and many reside in the Big Ten or SEC, expanded leagues with spotlight games each and every weekend.

Thanks to recent commitments from Will Howard to Ohio State and Cameron Ward decided to skip the 2024 NFL Draft for an opportunity at Miami, several new names are on the marquee.

Various factors define every Heisman contender's path to New York, but eye-popping passing numbers and being the star of a national championship contender are the most important. With the College Football Playoff expanding to 12, that could increase the numbers of legitimate candidates coming down the stretch unless there's a player who separates himself from the rest of the pack, as Jayden Daniels did this season with LSU.

Here's a baker's dozen list of players with +2000 or better odds to win the Heisman in 2024, beginning with the updated favorites: