College football's brightest stars are set to vie for the game's most prestigious honors in the 34th annual College Football Awards on Thursday evening.
Two-way superstar Travis Hunter could be recognized for as many as three honors. The Colorado phenom is a finalist for awards commemorating the best receiver, best player and best defensive player.
Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty is competing alongside Hunter for the Maxwell Award, given to the Player of the Year. Jeanty is also a finalist for the Doak Walker Award as the nation's premier running back.
These awards are an enticing prelude to Saturday's Heisman Trophy presentation, which is perceived to be a two-man race between Hunter and Jeanty.
Here is everything you need to know about Thursday's College Football Awards ceremony, including TV and live stream information for the program.
How to watch College Football Awards: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
The 2024 College Football Awards will air live on ESPN. Kevin Negandhi and Jen Lada will host the event with Booger McFarland and Andre Ware joining as analysts.
Viewers can also stream the show live with Fubo, which offers a free trial so you can try before you buy.
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College Football Awards start time
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 12
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
The College Football Awards show will begin at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 12. The two-hour program is slated to end at 11 p.m. ET.
List of college football award finalists
Chuck Bednarik Award: Defensive Player of the Year
- Travis Hunter (Colorado)
- Abdul Carter (Penn State)
- Caleb Downs (Ohio State)
Biletnikoff Award: Outstanding Receiver
- Travis Hunter (Colorado)
- Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona)
- Nick Nash (San Jose State)
Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award: Outstanding Placekicker
- Kenneth Almendares (Louisianna)
- Ryan Fitzgerald (Florida State)
- Alex Raynor (Kentucky)
Ray Guy Award: Punter of the Year
- Alex Mastromanno (Florida State)
- Brett Thorson (Georgia)
- Eddie Czaplicki (USC)
Maxwell Award: Player of the Year
- Ashton Jeanty (Boise State)
- Travis Hunter (Colorado)
- Dillon Gabriel (Oregon)
Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award: Best Quarterback
- Dillon Gabriel (Oregon)
- Shedeur Sanders (Colorado)
- Cam Ward (Miami)
Outland Trophy: Most Outstanding Interior Lineman
- Kelvin Banks Jr. (Texas)
- Mason Graham (Michigan)
- Walter Nolen (Ole Miss)
Paycom Jim Thorpe Award: Best Defensive Back
- Jahdae Barron (Texas)
- Caleb Downs (Ohio State)
- Malaki Starks (Georgia)
Doak Walker Award: Premier Running Back
- Omarion Hampton (North Carolina)
- Ashton Jeanty (Boise State)
- Kaleb Johnson (Iowa)
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