While millions will tune in to see the ball drop in Times Square at midnight, one Syracuse resident will be at the center of it all. 

Model and actor Morgan Striggles was cast to be a part of FOX's New Year's Eve special. 

Striggles was selected from over several thousand candidates.

The special will be hosted by comedian and actor Steve Harvey. 

Striggles will join others who were selected in participating in an ‘80s and ‘90s trivia game and interacting with celebrity guests. 

He says it's an honor to be able to represent Syracuse and be an inspiration to other aspiring models and actors.

"It'll be amazing, so I'm going to represent as much as I can. Just let people know that we're more than just a sports team. There's a lot of other things to do here as well, so I'm looking forward to it," said Stiggles.

Striggles said he has seen the ball drop in person before, but this is the first time he will be a part of the show.