Since we’ve passed the quarter mark of the season, it’s time to check in on where some of college football’s award races stand. We discussed the Heisman yesterday, which is essentially a race for the nation’s top quarterback this year. Now it’s time to look at a few key positional awards: the Doak Walker and the Fred Biletnikoff.
Doak Walker
Preseason:
| Name | School | Odds | Implied Probability |
| Jeremiyah Love | Notre Dame | +400 | 20% |
| Nicholas Singleton | Penn State | +600 | 14.29% |
| Desmond Reid | Pittsburgh | +900 | 10% |
| Darius Taylor | Minnesota | +1000 | 9.09% |
| Kaytron Allen | Penn State | +1500 | 6.25% |
| Makhi Hughes | Oregon | +1800 | 5.26% |
| Isaac Brown | Louisville | +2000 | 4.76% |
| Ahmad Hardy | Missouri | +2500 | 3.85% |
| Malik Sherrod | Boise State | +3000 | 3.23% |
| Le’Veon Moss | Texas A&M | +3000 | 3.23% |
| Jaydyn Ott | Oklahoma | +3000 | 3.23% |
| Jam Miller | Alabama | +3000 | 3.23% |
| CJ Baxter | Texas | +3000 | 3.23% |
Current:
| Name | School | Odds | Implied Probability |
| Ahmad Hardy | Missouri | +180 | 35.71% |
| Justice Haynes | Michigan | +230 | 30.30% |
| Kewan Lacy | Ole Miss | +800 | 11.11% |
| Jonah Coleman | Washington | +900 | 10.00% |
| Bryson Washington | Baylor | +1500 | 6.25% |
| Robert Henry Jr. | UTSA | +2500 | 3.85% |
| Waymond Jordan | USC | +2500 | 3.85% |
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | Miami | +3000 | 3.23% |
| Kaytron Allen | Penn State | +3000 | 3.23% |
| Hollywood Smothers | NC State | +3500 | 2.78% |
| Emmett Johnson | Nebraska | +3500 | 2.78% |
| Nicholas Singleton | Penn State | +4000 | 2.44% |
| Cam Cook | Jacksonville State | +4000 | 2.44% |
Fred Biletnikoff
Preseason:
| Name | School | Odds | Implied Probability |
| Jeremiah Smith | Ohio State | +300 | 25% |
| Ryan Williams | Alabama | +450 | 18.18% |
| Jordyn Tyson | Arizona State | +1000 | 9.09% |
| Antonio Williams | Clemson | +1400 | 6.67% |
| Ja’Kobi Lane | USC | +1500 | 6.25% |
| Cam Coleman | Auburn | +1600 | 5.88% |
| Malachi Fields | Notre Dame | +2200 | 4.35% |
| Carnell Tate | Ohio State | +2200 | 4.35% |
| Zachariah Branch | Georgia | +2500 | 3.85% |
| Ryan Wingo | Texas | +2500 | 3.85% |
Current:
| Name | School | Odds | Implied Probability |
| Jeremiah Smith | Ohio State | +350 | 22.22% |
| Makai Lemon | USC | +500 | 16.67% |
| Jordyn Tyson | Arizona State | +500 | 16.67% |
| Mario Craver | Texas A&M | +700 | 12.50% |
| Chris Brazzell II | Tennessee | +850 | 10.53% |
| Germie Bernard | Alabama | +1600 | 5.88% |
| Ryan Williams | Alabama | +1800 | 5.26% |
| Omar Cooper | Indiana | +2200 | 4.35% |
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | Clemson | +3000 | 3.23% |
| Kevin Conception | Texas A&M | +3000 | 3.23% |
Closing Thoughts
As you can see, these races have slightly clearer frontrunners than the Heisman Trophy race. There has, however, been far more shake-up in the player lists for the Walker and Biletnikoff awards, which makes sense given the vast talent nationwide at running back and wide receiver. The only non-surprise is Jeremiah Smith sitting atop the Biletnikoff list. I’d keep an eye on his odds after this weekend, as two Alabama players will have a chance to make their case and potentially boost Smith’s standing.
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