After a subpar performance against Bowling Green on Saturday, Michigan football quarterback JJ McCarthy — a junior QB — has seen a significant drop in the updated 2023 Heisman Trophy odds.
Michigan football quarterback JJ McCarthy drops in 2023 Heisman Trophy odds
Per Vegas Insider, JJ McCarthy is down to 7th in the Heisman Trophy odds — two spots down from where he was after the win over UNLV. Right now, he is +2500 (Fan Duel), +1800 (MGM), and +2200 (Draft Kings) heading into Week 4 of the 2023 season.
Bowling Green win was a setback for the offense heading into Big Ten play
JJ McCarthy started hot this year, leading the Wolverines’ to a pair of solid victories over East Carolina and UNLV in Weeks 1 and 2 of the 2023 season. That said, his great start saw a major setback yesterday, throwing three interceptions in Michigan’s 31-6 victory over the Bowling Green State Falcons.
Michigan football still perfect heading into Big Ten play
On Saturday, under the lights at the Big House in Ann Arbor, Michigan football quarterback JJ McCarthy went 8 for 13 for 143 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. While this stat line is one of his worst as the Wolverines’ starting quarterback, he still managed to lead the Maize and Blue to a solid 31-6 victory over Bowling Green, giving Michigan football a 3-0 record heading into Big Ten play next weekend.
So far this year, the Michigan football star has thrown for over 700 yards, seven touchdowns, and three picks.
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