Heisman Trophy finalists 2023: Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix, Bo Nix, Marvin Harrison selected
The Heisman Trophy finalists are in, and among them is LSU football's Jayden Daniels.
Joining the Tigers quarterback is Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. , Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
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Congratulations to the 2023 Heisman Trophy finalists, @LSUfootball QB Jayden Daniels, @OhioStateFB WR Marvin Harrison Jr., @oregonfootball QB Bo Nix and @UW_Football QB Michael Penix Jr. #HeismanTrophy #MoreThanATrophy pic.twitter.com/SZDc8wdfIY
— The Heisman Trophy (@HeismanTrophy) December 4, 2023
The three quarterback finalists are at least fifth-year seniors and on their second school: Daniels and Nix are in their fifth season, whereas Penix is in his sixth. Daniels transferred from Arizona State, Nix from Auburn and Penix from Indiana, all ahead of the 2022 season.
Harrison, a junior receiver, is the lone non-quarterback selected as a finalist. The son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr. is also a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, which is granted to the best receiver in the country.
Here's all to know about the 2023 Heisman Trophy and its finalists:
Who are the Heisman Trophy finalists in 2023?
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels
Oregon quarterback Bo Nix
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
2023 Heisman Trophy finalists' stats
Jayden Daniels: 236 of 327 passing (72.2%) for 3,812 yards and 40 touchdowns and four interceptions; 135 rushes for 1,134 yards (8.4 yards per carry) and 10 touchdowns
Bo Nix: 336 of 435 passing (77.2%) for 4,143 yards and 40 touchdowns to three interceptions; 53 rushes for 228 yards (4.3 ypc) and six touchdowns
Michael Penix Jr.: 307 of 466 passing (65.9%) for 4,218 yards and 33 touchdowns to nine interceptions; 29 rushes for minus-18 yards and three touchdowns
Marvin Harrison Jr.: 67 receptions for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns
Daniels passed for 3,812 yards with 40 touchdowns to four interceptions in 2023 for the 9-3 Tigers; he also rushed for 1,134 yards and 10 more scores. Penix led the country in passing yards (4,218) this season — ahead of No. 2 Nix and No. 3 Daniels — and had 33 touchdowns to nine interceptions. He also has two head-to-head victories over Nix and the Ducks.
Nix, who's headed to the Fiesta Bowl to face No. 23 Liberty, threw for 4,145 yards with 40 touchdowns to three interceptions, adding 228 rushing yards and six scores. Harrison, meanwhile, caught 67 passes for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns this season.
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Heisman Trophy odds 2023
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Monday, Dec. 4
Jayden Daniels (-1400)
Michael Penix Jr. (+900)
Bo Nix (+2200)
Marvin Harrison (+20000)
Daniels is the Heisman favorite, with Penix the projected runner-up and Nix in third. Harrison is projected a distant fourth in the race.
What time is the Heisman Trophy ceremony?
Date: Saturday, Dec. 9
Time: 7 p.m. ET
The Heisman Trophy ceremony takes place at 7 p.m. CT on Saturday, Dec. 9, at PlayStation Theatre in New York City.
What channel is the Heisman Trophy ceremony?
TV channel: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app, Fubo (free trial)
WATCH: Heisman Trophy ceremony live with Fubo
The Heisman Trophy ceremony will be aired live on ESPN, with streaming options for the ESPN app or Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
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