Heisman Trophy Finalists: Dillon Gabriel, Ashton Jeanty, Travis Hunter, Cam Ward

The Heisman Trophy finalists were announced on Monday night: Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, and Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter, and Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward will be in New York City as a finalists.

Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) walks around the field after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions to win the Big Ten Championship in the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images / Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

The finalists for the Heisman Trophy were announced in alphabetical order on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown: Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel, Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, and Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward. All four will be in New York City as a finalists for the prestigious award.

Gabriel becomes the fifth Heisman Trophy finalist in program history, and second in a row after quarterback Bo Nix finished third in the voting in 2023.

It seems to be a two-player race between Hunter and Jeanty to win the Heisman, according to the betting odds across the major sportsbooks. However an invitation to the Heisman Trophy ceremony is an honor nonetheless.

Nov 30, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) celebrates with family during a senior recognizing ceremony before a game against the Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium. / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Hunter has caught 14 touchdowns for Colorado's offense and four interceptions for his teams' defense. His ability to play both sides of the ball was incredibly valuable to the Buffaloes' winning nine games.

Jeanty led Boise State to a conference championship and a top-four seed in the College Football Playoff. The Broncos running back has rushed for 2,497 yards and 29 touchdowns on the season. He averages 7.3 yards every time he touches the ball.

Dec 6, 2024; Boise, ID, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs for gain during the first quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Albertsons Stadium. / Brian Losness-Imagn Images

Miami quarterback Cam Ward is not competing in the College Football Playoff, but he led the Hurricanes to a 10-2 record in the regular season. Ward led the country with 36 passing touchdowns, and he rushed for another four. The Miami star was only behind Syracuse's Kyle McCord in passing yards with 4,123, good for No. 2 in the nation.

Gabriel led the Oregon Ducks to an undefeated regular season, a Big Ten Championship, and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. En route to doing so, the Oregon quarterback threw 28 touchdowns and added seven scores on the ground.

Other players like Arizona State's Cam Skattebo and Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders could receive votes, but only the top-four players are invited to the final ceremony on Saturday in New York.

Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) and head coach Deion Sanders ifollowing the win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Starting in 2021, the top four players who receive the most votes are named finalists for the Heisman Trophy.

Marcus Mariota is the only Oregon Duck to ever win the Heisman. Gabriel is not only looking to follow in Mariota's footsteps as Oregon's second Heisman winner. The current Ducks quarterback has the chance to join Mariota as the only two players from Hawai'i to win the award.

Gabriel is the fifth finalist for the Heisman Trophy in Oregon history, joining quarterback Joey Harrington, running back LaMichael James, Mariota, and quarterback Bo Nix.

The winner of the Heisman Trophy will be announced on Saturday at 5 p.m. PT.

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