Heisman weekend has begun

The 81st Heisman weekend is officially underway.

Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey and Deshaun Watson are all in New York City and will soon be taking part in traditional Heisman festivities.

After checking in to their hotels, the three finalists will talk to media and get their first look at the trophy that will be awarded on Saturday night. We’ll have quotes and pictures from that availability later today.

Later tonight, the finalists and their families will take a bus tour around New York City before joining a welcome reception with former winners.

On Saturday, they’ll do a walk-thru on the Heisman set, participate in one more press conference and then take the stage as the biggest stars the Big Apple has to offer — for one night, at least. The Heisman award ceremony starts at 8 pm. ET on ESPN.

On Sunday, two of the finalists will fly home, but the winner will stay on through until Tuesday, with the highlight of the remainder of the weekend being the Monday night Heisman winner, where he will be formally inducted into the Heisman family.

Be sure to check back in at Heisman.com and Heisman Central for full coverage of Heisman weekend.