What the Heisman Trophy weekend has been like for the four finalists

In under an hour, the Heisman Trophy ceremony will begin in New York City.

The four players have made their way to the New York, visited ESPN’s College GameDay and experienced the big city (and apparently the crazy drivers) at Christmas. Here is what the defensive lineman and three quarterbacks had to say about their trip ahead of the big night.

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson: “So this is my second time being in New York. First time a really long time ago. Don’t remember a whole lot. But being here in the city, I’m not a big city boy, but we got to walk around a little bit and see the tree and see the famous ice rink, so it was cool. Seems like the people here really love the city, and yeah, it’s really been great, just kind of experiencing it with these guys. Just doing the whole ceremony, it’s going to be really cool.”

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett: “Yeah, it’s been an unbelievable weekend coming from Baltimore after the Johnny Unitas Award and now sitting here. I’m from 45 minutes south of here, so I have a lot of family, friends and coaches that are all watching it, and I’ll be able to go see them and kind of go celebrate just the season in general, so it’s a special night for sure.”

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud: “Yeah, man, special for me, as well. This is my first time ever being in New York. Well, being from Southern California, like the LA area, definitely a city boy, but this is kind of different. There’s a lot going on. People drive crazy out here, and I’m not really — I ain’t really been used to that. But I mean, it really has been just a blessing to be around these guys. They’re great football players, and I feel like it’s an honor to have my name just considered. I’m truly blessed from God and really excited for tonight and to see what’s going to happen.”

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young: “Yeah, it’s been an amazing experience to be able to share with these guys. Obviously I’ve known C.J. for a while, but meeting Aidan and meeting Kenny, they’ve been super cool, and I’m getting to build those relationships and getting to share this weekend with them has been awesome. Again, getting to see the city, I’ve been here a few times before, but it’s kind of my first time really being able to explore it and walk around and see it during Christmastime, also, has been really special. It’s been super fun. It’s been a blessing to be here and it’s been an amazing experience. So yeah, it’s been great.”

The Heisman ceremony begins at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.