Heisman Trophy power rankings: Michael Penix Jr leapfrogs Caleb Williams

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With six weeks of the college football season in the books, the Heisman Trophy race is seeing some movement.

After Week 5, USC quarterback and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams was the betting favorite to become the first back-to-back winner of the award since Archie Griffin accomplished the feat in 1974 and 1975.

Caleb Williams of the USC Trojans scrambles out of the pocket during the third quarter against the Arizona Wildcats at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 7, 2023. (Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

But as Week 7 of the college football season approaches, there’s a new leader in the clubhouse, a player who will have the eyes of the sport directed his way on Saturday.

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Let’s take a look at the top four players with the best odds after Week 6 to take home the 2023 Heisman Trophy, according to Caesars Sportsbook.

Even with a bye week, Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has moved up the rankings and is the favorite to win the 2023 Heisman after six weeks of the college football season.

Despite having the week off, Penix Jr. is second in the country in passing yards (1,199) and is tied for second in the country with 16 passing touchdowns.

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of the Washington Huskies throws a pass during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats in Tucson on September 30, 2023. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Washington has the top offense in the country (569.4 yards per game) and third in the country in points (46).

The Huskies face No. 8 Oregon on Saturday with major College Football Playoff implications on