2024 Heisman Weekend Hosts Announced

The Heisman Trophy Trust is proud to announce that sports media personalities Kevin Negandhi, Holly Rowe, and Neil Everett have accepted our invitations to host the 2024 Heisman Trophy Weekend events – Celebrating 90 Years of Legends. The selection of these esteemed individuals promises to bring engaging narratives and insightful commentary that will elevate the annual Heisman Weekend.

Kevin Negandhi, a seasoned ESPN anchor, will host the 2024 Heisman Legends Brunch. Negandhi has built an impressive portfolio covering major sports and cultural events. His credits include serving as host of ABC’s College Football studio shows, anchoring ESPN’s SportsCenter, hosting the Rose Bowl Parade, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight, Outside the Lines, College Football Live, and the Little League World Series. Negandhi has a longstanding connection to the Heisman Trophy, having hosted ESPN’s Heisman preseason preview shows and the Heisman Top Ten Reveal show. He will again host the 2024 Heisman Top Ten Reveal show on ESPN the evening before the prestigious 2024 Heisman Trophy Ceremony.

ESPN anchor Kevin Negandhi will host the 2024 Heisman Legends Brunch.

Joining Negandhi at the Heisman Legends Brunch is renowned ESPN reporter Holly Rowe, who will interview the many living Heisman legends during the Legend’s Brunch and also introduce the 2024 Heisman Trophy Finalists during the private Heisman Welcome Reception. Rowe’s career spans decades of covering some of the most iconic moments in sports. She has been a pivotal voice for ABC Saturday Night Football, the NCAA Women’s Final Four, the NCAA Women’s College World Series, and NCAA National Championships in both indoor and beach volleyball. Rowe is also celebrated for her coverage of the WNBA, serving as a passionate advocate for women’s sports while offering unparalleled insight to the game. Rowe has also been a reporter on ESPN’s televised Heisman Ceremony for several years. Her deep experience and engaging interview style will add an extra layer of excitement to the Heisman Legends Brunch.

ESPN Reporter and longtime Heisman Trophy Reception host Holly Rowe

Additionally, Neil Everett, best known as a longtime host of ESPN’s SportsCenter, returns and will host both the private Heisman Weekend Welcome Reception and the Heisman Legends Brunch Pre-Reception. Everett brings a wealth of charisma and expertise to the Heisman Trophy weekend. This marks his second consecutive year participating in the event. Everett served as the host of the Nissan Heisman House Tour for many years and became synonymous with the Nissan Heisman House commercials, following his humorous cameos in several of the commercials throughout the years. A gifted storyteller and lively presenter, Everett continues to enrich the Heisman Trophy Weekend’s festivities with his unique style, charisma and experience.

Neil Everett returns as one of our event hosts during Heisman Trophy weekend.

Tickets for the Heisman Legend’s Pre-Reception and Brunch are available to the public. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience. At our pre-reception, guests will have the exclusive opportunity to meet Heisman winners, collect autographs, and immerse themselves in exciting Heisman-themed activities. Savor a selection of hors d’oeuvres and brunch beverages while mingling with Heisman VIPs and sponsors in a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere. For our Brunch, guests will experience a memorable afternoon featuring a dynamic program celebrating the legacy of college football’s greatest, including many Heisman Trophy winners, our anniversary honorees, Archie Griffin, Ohio State (50th), Ron Dayne, Wisconsin (25th), Marcus Mariota, Oregon (10th), and our 2024 Heisman Humanitarian, Misty Copeland.

Tickets can be purchased on the Heisman website at www.Heisman.com or via this link.