J.T. Barrett didn’t have his best year in 2016. Whether you want to blame coaching, his mechanics, the play of the offensive line, wideouts, or something else, Barrett’s statistical output declined compared to his Top 5 Heisman finish worthy performance in 2014, and Ohio State’s offense, especially the passing game, struggled at times.
But not everybody has lost confidence in Ohio State’s quarterback. According to new odds just released by Bovada, Barrett actually has the best odds to win the 2017 Heisman Trophy.
Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield leads the field, with 11/2 odds, with Barrett at second at 6/1.