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USC QB Sam Darnold emerges as early Heisman favorite

USC quarterback Sam Darnold's dazzling finish to his freshman season has earned him the role of Heisman Trophy favorite at multiple Las Vegas sportsbooks.

The Westgate SuperBook on Sunday opened Darnold at 5-1 to win the Heisman. The Trojans sophomore is followed by Oklahoma senior quarterback Baker Mayfield (7-1) and last year's Heisman winner, Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson (8-1).

The top eight contenders are quarterbacks, including Ohio State's J.T. Barrett (10-1), Washington's Jake Browning (12-1), Florida State's Deondre Francois (12-1), Oklahoma State's Mason Rudolph (15-1) and UCLA's Josh Rosen (15-1).