Heisman Trophy introduces fan voting starting September 9, 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Heisman Trophy will allow fan voting beginning September 9, 2026. Votes from fans will be combined into a single submission alongside over 1,000 individual voters. This initiative is supported by EA Sports and other partners, aiming to create a year-round platform for Heisman conversations. The addition of fan voting marks a significant change in how the prestigious award is approached, with statistics and video game ratings influencing the voting process. Further details on voting will be available on the Heisman Hopefuls website.
- •Fan voting starts September 9, 2026.
- •Voting will be combined with input from over 1,000 individual voters.
- •The initiative aims to establish a year-round Heisman platform.
- •EA Sports and Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Center support the initiative.
- •Fans can influence the vote using video game statistics.
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Heisman Trophy voting open to fans starting in September
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