There are just two weeks left in college footballās regular season across Tennessee sports betting, and that means weāre getting close to awards season. Besides the Heisman Trophy, there are a plethora of awards up for grabs. That includes the Doak Walker Award, which is presented to the best running back of the 2024-25 season.
On Tuesday, the semifinalists for this seasonās Doak Walker Award were announced, and Tennesseeās Dylan Sampson was among the 10 semifinalists revealed on Tuesday. He and the other nine will be pared down to three finalists, who will be announced next week.
As we wait to see who will be in the final three, BetTennessee.com has released odds on who will get his name called next month when the award is presented. These odds are for infotainment purposes only, and you will not find these on any licensed Tennessee sports betting app.
Player | College | Odds | Percentage Chance |
Ashton Jeanty | Boise State | +150 | 40.0% |
Omarion Hampton | North Carolina | +650 | 13.3% |
Dylan Sampson | Tennessee | +900 | 10.0% |
Kaleb Johnson | Iowa | +1100 | 8.3% |
Cam Skattebo | Arizona State | +1100 | 8.3% |
RJ Harvey | Central Florida | +1750 | 5.4% |
DJ Giddens | Kansas State | +1750 | 5.4% |
Tahj Brooks | Texas Tech | +2500 | 3.8% |
Makhi Hughes | Tulane | +4000 | 2.4% |
Brashard Smith | SMU | +4000 | 2.4% |
Disclaimer: These odds were developed by and are exclusive to BetTennessee.com, but regulated operators offering top TN sportsbook promo codes offer wagers on each college game, plus futures betting and more.
Sampson, a junior from Baton Rouge, La., has been nothing short of outstanding this season. He leads the SEC with 1,230 yards rushing and 21 touchdowns on the ground this season.
Above all else, heās been consistent. Only once in 10 games has he failed to garner 100 yards or more in a game, and in that one against Oklahoma, he piled up 92. Heās also scored in each game for the Volunteers, who very much remain in contention for a College Football Playoff berth even after their loss at Georgia last weekend. FanDuel Tennessee Sportsbook gives the Vols -160 odds to make the final 12.
Thereās only one problem. Heās not Ashton Jeanty. The Boise State back leads the nation with 1,893 rushing yards, 471 more than North Carolinaās Omarion Hampton who sits in second place. Sampson is sixth nationally. Jeanty also leads all of FBS with 26 touchdowns, five more than Sampson, who is tied with Army quarterback Bryson Daily for second.
Thatās why Jeanty is a solid favorite to win the award.
Tennesseeās sports betting rules preclude sportsbooks from offering college player prop bets, which means you wonāt be able to wager on the number of yards or scores Sampson may rack up when Tennessee hosts UTEP on Saturday.
However, you still can bet on college games, and the Vols are currently a 41.5-point favorite against the Miners at BetMGM Tennessee Sportsbook.
In addition, odds on awards such as the Heisman Trophy will be available in the state. Check with your favorite licensed sportsbook to see which awards they will offer and when they will post those odds.
Also of interest: Davey OāBrien Award Watch List.
USA Today photo by Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel.
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