Know the Heisman Trophy 2023 nominees, odds, & favorite to win along with the ceremony date and streaming details
The 2023 Heisman Trophy ceremony is scheduled for Saturday night in New York City, where either LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr, Oregon quarterback Bo Nix, or Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr will receive the prestigious award for college football’s most outstanding player.
Heisman Trophy 2023 nominees candidates list, ceremony date, favorites odds, where to watch live stream
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2023 Heisman Trophy nominees, betting odds, & favorite to win
Jayden Daniels, the senior quarterback for LSU, emerges as the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy following an impressive second season with the Tigers. Tying with Nix for the most passing touchdowns nationwide (40) and ranking third in passing yards (3,812), Daniels maintained a 72.2% completion and limited interceptions to just four. Additionally, he showcased his rushing abilities, accumulating 1,134 yards and scoring 10 times, contributing to LSU’s 9-3 record.
Michael Penix Jr makes a compelling case for the Heisman by guiding No. 3 Washington to an unprecedented 13-0 record in the Pac-12. The senior quarterback leads the nation in passing yards (4,218) and shares third place in touchdown passes (33), boasting a 65.9% completion with nine interceptions.
Initially considered the Heisman favorite, Bo Nix encountered a setback when the Ducks lost to Washington in the Pac-12 Championship Game. Despite the defeat, the senior quarterback maintained the nation’s highest completion percentage at 77.2%, tied for the most touchdown passes with Daniels at 40, and holds the second position in passing yards with 4,145, having thrown only three interceptions.
Marvin Harrison Jr, a junior wide receiver, aims to become the fifth wideout to secure the Heisman Trophy. With the No. 7 Buckeyes, Harrison recorded 67 receptions for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns, ranking ninth in the nation for receiving yards and sharing second place in touchdown catches.
we examine the winning odds of each nominee ahead of this prestigious ceremony:
- Jayden Daniels (QB, LSU): (-1400)
- Michael Penix Jr. (QB, Washington): (+900)
- Bo Nix (QB, Oregon): (+2200)
- Marvin Harrison Jr (WR, Ohio State): (+20000)
What is the voting process for the Heisman Trophy 2023?
This year, the nation’s top college football experts cast 928 Heisman votes to determine the most deserving candidate among the finalists. The selectors comprised 870 media members from six different geographic regions in the United States (Far West, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, South, and Southwest), along with 57 living Heisman Trophy winners and one corporate-sponsored fan vote.
Each voter could choose three players in order of preference. The point distribution for votes was three points for a first-place vote, two points for a second-place vote, and one point for a third-place vote. In the previous season, Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams claimed the Heisman, with finalists including Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud, and TCU quarterback Max Duggan.
When & Where to watch: live stream & TV telecast coverage
The Heisman ceremony returns to Lincoln Center in New York City, the venue for the past two ceremonies. It kicks off at 8 p.m. ET and airs on ESPN. Fans have the option to stream it through ESPN+ or Fubo, which provides a free trial.
The 2023 Heisman Trophy ceremony is scheduled for December 9 at 8 p.m. ET.