NEW YORK — The 2023 Heisman Trophy Ceremony will be held Saturday night, and the University of Washington's starting quarterback is among the four finalists for the coveted college football award.
Michael Penix Jr. is up for the 89th Heisman Trophy, and is in New York for the ceremony along with Louisiana State University quarterback Jayden Daniels, University of Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Ohio State University wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
Penix is the only finalist who led his team to an undefeated season and a spot in the College Football Playoff. The Huskies will take on the University of Texas Longhorns in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1 for a chance at playing in the CFP National Championship Game.
Here's everything you need to know about watching and streaming the 2023 Heisman Trophy ceremony.
Start time: 5 p.m. PT
TV channel: ESPN
Stream: ESPN+
Location: Jazz at Lincoln Center's Appel Room in New York City
What is the Heisman Trophy?
The Heisman Trophy is awarded annually to the best Division I- Football Bowl Subdivision player who "epitomizes great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work." was first awarded in 1935 to University of Chicago halfback Jay Berwanger, and is named after the former director of the Downtown Athletic Club (which first created the award) John Heisman.
Has a UW player won the Heisman Trophy before?
No, Washington has never had a player win the Heisman Trophy. Penix finished eighth in the voting for the award in 2022, and before that, Jake Browning finished sixth in voting for the Heisman in 2016.
