Michael Penix is the Heisman leader

At the season’s unofficial midway point, Washington quarterback Michael Penix — an Indiana transfer — has emerged as a fairly heavy favorite to take home the 2023 Heisman Trophy.

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Penix is -150 to win the award. Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (+800) is the closest player within shouting distance.

2022 Heisman winner Caleb Williams saw his hopes of becoming just the second two-time winner in the award’s history take a huge hit after a dismal performance last week against Notre Dame. The USC quarterback is now the fifth choice at +1400.

Here’s the DraftKings top 10:

1. Michael Penix Jr. - Washington (-130)
2. Dillon Gabriel - Oklahoma (+1000)
3. J.J. McCarthy - Michigan (+1000)
4. Jordan Travis - Florida State (+1200)
5. Jayden Daniels - LSU (+1400)
6. Drake Maye - North Carolina (+1800)
7. Caleb Williams - USC (+2000)
8. Bo Nix - Oregon (+2000)
9. Carson Beck - Georgia (+3500)
10. Jalen Milroe - Alabama (+5000)

Odds/lines subject to change. T&Cs apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.