The winner of the 2024 Heisman Trophy, college football’s most prestigious individual award, will be announced tonight in New York City. Here’s everything you need to know about the finalists, ceremony details, and the history of the award.
Who Are the 2024 Heisman Trophy Finalists?
Four players have been selected as finalists for this year’s award:
- Travis Hunter (Colorado, CB/WR)
- The heavy favorite, Hunter has already won:
- Walter Camp Award (College Player of the Year).
- Biletnikoff Award (Best Receiver).
- Bednarik Award (Best Defensive Player).
- AP College Football Player of the Year.
- The heavy favorite, Hunter has already won:
- Ashton Jeanty (Boise State, RB)
- Recognized with awards including:
- Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year).
- Doak Walker Award (Best Running Back).
- Recognized with awards including:
- Cam Ward (Miami, QB)
- Winner of the Davey O’Brien Award (Best Quarterback).
- Dillon Gabriel (Oregon, QB)
- Played a key role in Oregon’s playoff run, although he did not receive any major awards.
When and Where Is the Heisman Trophy Ceremony?
- Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024.
- Time: 8 p.m. ET.
- Location: Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Appel Room, New York City.
- TV & Streaming: Live broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+.
How Is the Heisman Trophy Winner Decided?
The Heisman Trophy winner is determined through 928 ballots distributed by the Heisman Trust:
- Media representatives.
- Former Heisman winners.
- One fan vote conducted via ESPN and the Nissan Heisman House.
Each voter ranks their top three players. The player with the highest cumulative points is named the winner.
Who Is the Favorite to Win?
According to BetMGM odds as of Thursday, December 12:
- Travis Hunter (Colorado): -2500 (overwhelming favorite).
- Ashton Jeanty (Boise State): +1000.
- Cam Ward (Miami): +25000.
- Dillon Gabriel (Oregon): +25000.
Additional Highlights
- Top 10 Heisman Trophy Vote-Getters for 2024:
5. Cam Skattebo (Arizona State, RB).
6. Bryson Daily (Army, QB).
7. Tyler Warren (Penn State, TE).
8. Shedeur Sanders (Colorado, QB).
9. Kurtis Rourke (Indiana, QB).
10. Kyle McCord (Syracuse, QB). - Last Year’s Winner: Jayden Daniels (LSU, QB) took home the 2023 Heisman Trophy after leading the nation in total offense, passing efficiency, and rushing yards per carry. He recorded 40 passing touchdowns, 10 rushing touchdowns, and 1,134 rushing yards while completing 72.2% of his passes.
Historical Notes
- Schools with the Most Heisman Winners:
- USC leads with eight winners, most recently Caleb Williams in 2022.
- Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Notre Dame each have seven winners.
Will Travis Hunter solidify his historic season with a Heisman Trophy win, or will Ashton Jeanty pull off a surprise victory? Tune in tonight to find out!
