Before the playoff games kick off next weekend, college football’s top honor—the Heisman Trophy—will be awarded tonight.
This prestigious award is given annually to the best collegiate football player, determined by votes from 870 media members, all living Heisman winners, as well as college football fans, whose votes count as a single total for the frontrunner.
The ceremony details are as follows:
- When: December 13th, 7 PM ET
- Where: Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York, New York
- Channel: ABC
- Streaming: DirecTV
This year’s finalists consist of three quarterbacks and one running back. They are: Indiana’s quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia, Ohio State’s Julian Sane, and Notre Dame’s running back Jeremiah Love.
Following the Heisman event, Mendoza and Sane will be back on the field as their teams are among this year’s College Football Playoff participants, having secured byes in the first round.
When is the 2025 Heisman Trophy ceremony?
The ceremony occurs tonight, December 13th, at 7 PM ET and will be televised on ESPN.
How to watch the 2025 Heisman Trophy Award Ceremony for free
If you lack cable access, you can watch tonight’s Heisman Ceremony via a live TV streaming service for free.
DIRECTV offers an excellent solution for watching live college football without cost. Their 5-day free trial includes ABC, and afterward, you can access over 90 channels for as little as $49.99 a month.
Sling TV presents another cost-effective option for streaming live TV, featuring ABC in their basic Choice plans starting at $19.99 monthly.
Who are the 2025 Heisman Trophy finalists?
- Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana): Leading the nation with 33 touchdowns, Mendoza is the only quarterback to lead his team to an undefeated 13-0 record this season, positioning Indiana as the top seed in the playoffs after winning the Big Ten Championship.
- Diego Pavia (QB, Vanderbilt): Pavia played a significant role in guiding Vanderbilt to its first-ever 10-win season. Although the team ended up 14th nationally and didn’t make the playoffs, Pavia’s impressive stats included 27 passing touchdowns and over 3,000 passing yards.
- Julian Sane (QB, Ohio State): After last season’s national championship, sophomore Sane took the starting position at Ohio State, leading them to a perfect 12-0 record with 31 passing touchdowns. He also boasts a remarkable 78.4 completion percentage.
- Jeremiah Love (RB, Notre Dame): Love set a Notre Dame record with 21 touchdowns in a single season and accumulated 1,372 rushing yards, ranking fourth nationally.
