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The time has once again come for the most outstanding player in college football to be recognized and awarded the Heisman Trophy, and on Saturday, Dec. 13, the annual Heisman Trophy Ceremony takes place at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Appel Room in New York.
The presentation ceremony is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ABC, with the winner being announced and presented the trophy during the final 15 minutes of the hour-long presentation. Fans looking to watch can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the event. You can stream ESPN Unlimited on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console, and bundle your plan with NFL+ Premium or with NFL+ Premium, Disney+ and Hulu. Additionally, those with DIRECTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package.
| Streaming Service | Starting Monthly Price | Free Trial | Free Trial Length | Max Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | $89.99 | Yes | 5 days | $40 off first month |
| FuboTV | $55.99 | Yes | 5 days | $30 off first month |
| Sling TV | $45.99 | No | N/A | $30 off first month |
| ESPN | $12.99 | No | N/A | N/A |
Who are the 2025 Heisman Trophy Finalists?
Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame Running Back
2025 Stats: 199 carries for 1,372 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns with 27 catches for 280 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns
Best Game of 2025: Week 8, Saturday, Oct. 18 vs. No. 20 USC – 24 carries for 228 yards and a touchdown along with five receptions for 37 yards totaling 265 yards from scrimmage
Team Record (next game): 10-2 (Declined invitation to Pop-Tarts Bowl)
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana Quarterback
2025 Stats: 2,980 passing yards, 33 passing touchdowns and six interceptions on 71.5 completion percentage with 240 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns on 69 carries
Best Game of 2025: Week 4, Saturday, Sept. 20 vs. No. 9 Illinois – 21-for-23 on pass attempts for 267 yards and five touchdowns
Team Record (next game): 13-0 (Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 vs. winner of No. 9 Alabama vs. No. 8 Oklahoma)
Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt Quarterback
2025 Stats: 3,192 passing yards, 27 passing touchdowns, eight interceptions on 71.2 completion percentage with 826 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns on 152 carries
Best Game of 2025: Week 13, Saturday, Nov. 22 vs. Kentucky – 33-for-39 on pass attempts for 484 yards, five touchdowns and an interception with 48 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown for 532 total yards and six total touchdowns
Team Record (next game): 10-2 (ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31 vs. No. 23 Iowa)
Julian Sayin, Ohio State Quarterback
2025 Stats: 3,323 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns and six interceptions on 78.4 completion percentage
Best Game of 2025: Week 8, Saturday, Oct. 18 at Wisconsin – 36-for-42 on pass attempts for 393 yards and four touchdowns with seven rushing yards for 400 total yards
Team Record (next game): 12-1 (Cotton Bowl on Dec. 31 vs. winner of No. 10 Miami vs. No. 7 Texas A&M)
Last year, Colorado standout and two-way star Travis Hunter won the award.
What: 2025 Heisman Trophy Ceremony
When: Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. EST
Where: Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Appel Room in New York
Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); SlingTV; ESPN
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