ABC Set to Broadcast Heisman Trophy Ceremony for First Time Ever

For the first time, ABC will broadcast the Heisman Trophy Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. ET.

For the fifth consecutive year, the ceremony will originate from Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Appel Room in New York City and will be hosted by Chris Fowler, emceeing for the 32nd straight year. The 2025 ceremony will honor the 91st Heisman Trophy winner.

Joining Fowler during the one-hour live telecast will be ESPN college football reporters Holly Rowe and Marty Smith, along with ESPN analysts and former Heisman Trophy winners Desmond Howard (1991), Tim Tebow (2007) and Andre Ware (1989).

The 2025 Heisman finalists will be announced earlier that week on Monday Night Countdown following the conclusion of conference championship weekend. Voting for the Heisman Trophy closes on Monday, Dec. 8.