The American Athletic Conference had its first conference championship game in 2015, with the Houston Cougars beating the Temple Owls 24-13 as 4.5-point chalk. With AAC Championship MVP Greg Ward Jr. back for his senior year, the Cougars are listed as even-money favorites to repeat as champs at sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark.
Ward may be a long shot to win the Heisman Trophy this season for Houston, but big things are still expected of the 5'11" native of Tyler, Texas. After throwing for 2,828 yards and rushing for 1,108 more with 38 total touchdowns last year, it should not be a surprise to see his name as a Heisman finalist in December.