Heisman Trophy: Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty headline 2024 award finalists

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After a tumultuous college football season saw all but one team end up undefeated, the Heisman race has been surprisingly easy to follow for most of the year. The most shocking aspect has been the absence of quarterbacks from the top of the odds boards.

For most of the year, the two frontrunners have been Colorado two-way player Travis Hunter and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. So it's no surprise they find themselves among the Heisman finalists.

Both players bring a lot to the table, but that doesn't mean an unexpected third player can't shock the world and take the award for themselves. The other two finalists are none other than Oregon's Dillon Gabriel and Miami quarterback Cam Ward.

Each of those quarterbacks was undoubtedly two of the best quarterbacks in football this year. Gabriel was, of course, the signal-caller for the best team in college football. He is arguably the biggest reason the Ducks are heading into the CFP as the No. 1 seed. Meanwhile, Ward led all of FBS in passing touchdowns and was remarkably efficient as a passer. If either of those players winds up with the award, it'd be hard to argue against their cases.

Here's everything to know about this year's Heisman Trophy finalists.

Who are the 2024 Heisman Trophy finalists?

This year's Heisman finalists are as follows:

Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel
Colorado WR/DB Travis Hunter
Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty
Miami QB Cam Ward

Heisman Trophy Finalist stats:

Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel:

73.2 completion percentage, 3558 yards (led Big 10), 28 touchdowns (led Big 10), 6 interceptions, 192 rushing yards, seven rushing touchdowns

Colorado WR/DB Travis Hunter:

92 receptions (led Big 12), 1152 yards, 14 touchdowns (led Big 12), four interceptions, 11 passes defended (led Big 12)

Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty:

2497 rushing yards (led FBS), 29 rushing touchdowns (led FBS), 116 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown

Miami QB Cam Ward:

67.4 completion percentage, 4123 yards, 36 touchdowns (led FBS), seven interceptions, 196 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns

When is the 2024 Heisman ceremony?

This year's Heisman Trophy ceremony will be broadcast on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14. It will also be available via streaming on ESPN+.

When are the 2024 Heisman Trophy finalists announced?

The Heisman Trophy finalists will revealed on Monday, Dec. 9.

What time are the Heisman Trophy finalists announced?

The announcement will come during Monday Night Countdown's broadcast at 6:30 p.m. ET.

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Heisman Trophy odds:

Odds via BetMGM as of Monday at 3 p.m. ET

CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado (-2500)
RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State (+1000)
QB Dillon Gabriel, Oregon (+25000)
QB Cam Ward, Miami (+25000)

How does the Heisman Trophy voting work?

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

Who won the Heisman Trophy in 2023?

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 on the ground.

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

Heisman Trophy winners by year

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)

Which school has the most Heisman Trophy winners?

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.

Cam Skattebo makes last-second Heisman pitch

The senior running back has entered the conversation as the Arizona State Sun Devils have climbed in the rankings. Skattebo finished the season with 1,398 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, while adding 468 receiving yards and two touchdowns through 12 games. But any lasting impressions he made on Saturday might not be enough for the darkhorse contender hoping to earn a trip to New York. — James Williams

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