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The four Heisman Trophy finalists were revealed earlier this week but a winner will be announced tonight in New York.

Colorado star Travis Hunter, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel were all invited to attend the ceremony. Hunter and Jeanty remain the heavy favorites to win the award.

Hunter won several awards including the Walter Camp Award (college player of the year), the Biletnikoff Award (best receiver) and the Bednarik Award (best defensive player) on Thursday. He was also named AP College Football Player of the Year.

Jeanty was also recognized with notable awards including the Maxwell Award (college player of the year) and the Doak Walker Award (top running back). Ward won the Davey O’Brien Award, presented to the top quarterback in the country. Gabriel did not receive any major awards this week but has helped lead the Ducks to the top seed in the College Football Playoff bracket.

Follow USA TODAY Sports for all the latest news, highlights and analysis of the 2024 Heisman Trophy ceremony:

When is the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner announced?

The Heisman Trophy winner will be revealed on Saturday, Dec. 14.

What time is the Heisman Trophy winner announced?

The announcement will come during a special “Heisman Trophy Ceremony Presented by Nissan,” airing at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+.

Watch Heisman Trophy coverage on ESPN with a Fubo subscription

Odds via BetMGM as of 5:00 p.m. ET Thursday:

  • CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado (-2500)
  • RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State (+1000)
  • QB Dillon Gabriel, Oregon (+25000)
  • QB Cam Ward, Miami (+25000)
  • TV: ESPN
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET
  • Location: Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Appel Room in New York
  • Streaming: ESPN+ and Fubo

The Heisman Trophy Trust will distribute 928 ballots to designated representatives, including media members, previous winners and one fan vote conducted by ESPN through the Nissan Heisman House. These representatives will vote using a three-point system, ranking their top three players who had the most outstanding seasons in college football. The player with the highest total points will be awarded the Heisman Trophy. — Elizabeth Flores

The top 10 Heisman Trophy vote-getters were announced on Friday night on ESPN.

  • 5th: Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo
  • 6th: Army quarterback Bryson Daily
  • 7th: Penn State tight end Tyler Warren
  • 8th: Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders
  • 9th: Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke
  • 10th: Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels was named college football’s most outstanding player in 2023 after leading the nation in total offense, passing efficiency, points responsible for and rushing yards per carry. Daniels had 40 passing touchdowns (tied for the most with Oregon’s Bo Nix) and 10 rushing touchdowns. He completed 72.2% of his passes for 3,812 yards, in addition to 1,134 rushing yards.

Daniels was the third LSU player to win the Heisman, following QB Joe Burrow (2019) and RB Billy Cannon (1959).

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. finished second in voting, followed by Nix in third. — Cydney Henderson

  • 1935: RB Jay Berwanger (Chicago)
  • 1936: TE Larry Kelley (Yale)
  • 1937: HB Clinton Frank (Yale)
  • 1938: QB Davey O’Brien (TCU)
  • 1939: RB Nile Kinnick (Iowa)
  • 1940: RB Tom Harmon (Michigan)
  • 1941: RB Bruce Smith (Minnesota)
  • 1942: RB Frank Sinkwich (Georgia)
  • 1943: QB Angelo Bertelli (Notre Dame)
  • 1944: HB Les Horvath (Ohio State)
  • 1945: FB Doc Blanchard (Army)
  • 1946: RB Glenn Davis (Army)
  • 1947: QB John Lujack (Notre Dame)
  • 1948: RB Doak Walker (SMU)
  • 1949: TE Leon Hart (Notre Dame)
  • 1950: RB Vic Janowicz (Ohio State)
  • 1951: RB Dick Kazmaier (Princeton)
  • 1952: RB Billy Vessels (Oklahoma)
  • 1953: RB John Lattner (Notre Dame)
  • 1954: FB Alan Ameche (Wisconsin)
  • 1955: RB Howard Cassady (Ohio State)
  • 1956: QB Paul Hornung (Notre Dame)
  • 1957: RB John David Crow (Texas A&M)
  • 1958: RB Pete Dawkins (Army)
  • 1959: RB Billy Cannon (LSU)
  • 1960: RB Joe Bellino (Navy)
  • 1961: RB Ernie Davis (Syracuse)
  • 1962: QB Terry Baker (Oregon State)
  • 1963: QB Roger Staubach (Navy)
  • 1964: QB John Huarte (Notre Dame)
  • 1965: RB Mike Garrett (Southern California)
  • 1966: QB Steve Spurrier (Florida)
  • 1967: QB Gary Beban (UCLA)
  • 1968: RB O.J. Simpson (Southern California)
  • 1969: RB Steve Owens (Oklahoma)
  • 1970: QB Jim Plunkett (Stanford)
  • 1971: QB Pat Sullivan (Auburn)
  • 1972: WR Johnny Rodgers (Nebraska)
  • 1973: RB John Cappelletti (Penn State)
  • 1974: RB Archie Griffin (Ohio State)
  • 1975: RB Archie Griffin (Ohio State)
  • 1976: RB Tony Dorsett (Pittsburgh)
  • 1977: RB Earl Campbell (Texas)
  • 1978: RB Billy Sims (Oklahoma)
  • 1979: RB Charles White (Southern California)
  • 1980: RB George Rogers (South Carolina)
  • 1981: RB Marcus Allen (Southern California)
  • 1982: RB Herschel Walker (Georgia)
  • 1983: RB Mike Rozier (Nebraska)
  • 1984: QB Doug Flutie (Boston College)
  • 1985: RB Bo Jackson (Auburn)
  • 1986: QB Vinny Testaverde (Miami-Fla.)
  • 1987: WR Tim Brown (Notre Dame)
  • 1988: RB Barry Sanders (Oklahoma State)
  • 1989: QB Andre Ware (Houston)
  • 1990: QB Ty Detmer (Brigham Young)
  • 1991: WR Desmond Howard (Michigan)
  • 1992: QB Gino Torretta (Miami-Fla.)
  • 1993: QB Charlie Ward (Florida State)
  • 1994: RB Rashaan Salaam (Colorado)
  • 1995: RB Eddie George (Ohio State)
  • 1996: QB Danny Wuerffel (Florida)
  • 1997: CB Charles Woodson (Michigan)
  • 1998: RB Ricky Williams (Texas)
  • 1999: RB Ron Dayne (Wisconsin)
  • 2000: QB Chris Weinke (Florida State)
  • 2001: QB Eric Crouch (Nebraska)
  • 2002: QB Carson Palmer (Southern California)
  • 2003: QB Jason White (Oklahoma)
  • 2004: QB Matt Leinart (Southern California)
  • 2005: RB Reggie Bush (Southern California)
  • 2006: QB Troy Smith (Ohio State)
  • 2007: QB Tim Tebow (Florida)
  • 2008: QB Sam Bradford (Oklahoma)
  • 2009: RB Mark Ingram (Alabama)
  • 2010: QB Cam Newton (Auburn)
  • 2011: QB Robert Griffin III (Baylor)
  • 2012: QB Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M)
  • 2013: QB Jameis Winston (Florida State)
  • 2014: QB Marcus Mariota (Oregon)
  • 2015: RB Derrick Henry (Alabama)
  • 2016: QB Lamar Jackson (Louisville)
  • 2017: QB Baker Mayfield (Oklahoma)
  • 2018: QB Kyler Murray (Oklahoma)
  • 2019: QB Joe Burrow (LSU)
  • 2020: WR DeVonta Smith (Alabama)
  • 2021: QB Bryce Young (Alabama)
  • 2022: QB Caleb Williams (Southern California)
  • 2023: QB Jayden Daniels (LSU)

USC boasts the most Hesiman Trophy winners with eight recipients. Quarterback Caleb Williams was the Trojans’ most recent winner, taking the trophy in 2022. USC is followed by Ohio State, Oklahoma and Notre Dame, who each have seven winners.

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