It’s becoming a tradition to have the Oregon Ducks quarterback go to the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York.
For the second straight season, the Ducks’ quarterback, this time being Dillon Gabriel with Bo Nix going last year, will be on hand for the Heisman presentation. Unfortunately, however, also for the second straight season, the Duck signal-caller isn’t expected to come back to Eugene with the hardware. That distinction happens to go to Travis Hunter of the Colorado Buffaloes.
But it’s fun to think about that three of the four finalists for college football’s most prestigious award played in the Pac-12 last season, and the other finalist, Ashton Jeanty, also plays out west with Boise State.
Just having Gabriel being at the presentation is just free publicity for the Ducks and a great recruiting pitch for head coach Dan Lanning for future Ducks.
What channel is the Heisman Trophy presentation on Saturday? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: ESPN
Start time: 5 p.m. PT
The Heisman Trophy presentation will be televised on ESPN on Dec. 14 in New York, NY.
Where to watch the Heisman Trophy presentation on livestream
There are several different streaming options for ESPN. You can go on ESPN+ or Disney+. ESPN is also offered on streaming television services such as FUBO, Sling TV and YouTube TV.
Heisman Trophy predictions, picks and odds
Colorado’s Travis Hunter, the two-way star that plays on both sides of the ball, is the overwhelming favorite to win the Heisman on Saturday. It would be a fitting end to an interesting career starting out at Jackson State. Hunter was the No. 1 recruit when he shocked the world and committed to Deion Sanders and Jackson State before following his coach out to Boulder.
The next player besides Hunter is Ashton Jeanty of Boise State. Oregon found out firsthand in September how tough it was to wrangle this Bronco down. He has had an incredible season on the blue turf and reminds people of Barry Sanders.
Dillon Gabriel is the quarterback for the No. 1 Ducks and is the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. His poise and clutch passes down the stretch of some games (Wisconsin) has led Oregon to a 13-0 record and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff.
Cam Ward left the cold in the Palouse at Washington State to South Beach and Miami. The environments couldn’t be any different, but Ward flourished. He willed his team to victory in most of their 10 wins as the Hurricanes just missed the playoff.
Odds:
- Travis Hunter, Colorado (-2500)
- Ashton Jeanty, Boise State (+1000)
- Dillon Gabriel, Oregon (+25000)
- Cam Ward, Miami (+25000)
Travis Hunter Stats
- 92 catches
- 1,152 yards
- 14 touchdowns
- 32 tackles
- 4 interceptions
Ashton Jeanty Stats
- 344 carries
- 2,497 yards
- 29 touchdowns (30 total)
Dillon Gabriel Stats
- 297-of-406 passing
- 3,558 yards
- 28 touchdowns (35 total)
- 6 interceptions
Cam Ward Stats
- 293-of-435 passing
- 4,123 yards
- 36 touchdowns (40 total)
- 7 interceptions