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Boise State football running back Ashton Jeanty has been the key factor in every football game this season, and that thought is the same goes for Penn State head coach James Franklin. Ahead of their matchup at the Fiesta Bowl, the Broncos running back has had a historic season. He’s rushed 344 times for 2,497 […]

Heading into the 2024 Heisman Trophy ceremony, it was widely assumed that it would be a closely contested race between Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty. Hunter had an unprecedented season, as he was a true two-way player who excelled at both receiver and cornerback. Jeanty, meanwhile, had one of the best rushing seasons ever, all […]

The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious award handed out in college football. It signals the best player in the sport each season, regardless of position group. The 2024 race for the Heisman was unlike anything we’ve seen before. Travis Hunter, the receiver/cornerback for Colorado, won the award because he was the first true two-way […]

Much of the conversation surrounding what turned out to be the tightest Heisman Trophy race in fifteen years rightfully centered around Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty, a pair of transcendent superstars who delivered once-in-a-generation campaigns that were hardware-worthy in any season. But lost in the noise of this tight race was Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, […]

Boise State football running back Ashton Jeanty lost the Heisman Trophy by a small vote on Saturday to Travis Hunter. Colorado’s two-way star won the award for college football’s Most Valuable Player, in a surprise to some. One of those people surprised was Jeanty. “I really felt like I should’ve walked away with the award, […]

In a much closer Heisman Trophy race than some expected, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty came up just short, placing in second behind Colorado’s Travis Hunter. In fact, it was the smallest margin of victory for a Heisman Trophy winner since the 2009 race, per Nicole Auerbach on X. Jeanty earned 309 first-place votes, […]

The 2024 Heisman trophy race has concluded, and Boise State football running back Ashton Jeanty was not awarded the trophy. However, it went to his top opponent, Colorado football star Travis Hunter. The latter finished with 1,152 receiving yards, 15 total touchdowns, and four interceptions. He became the first dual-threat player to win the award […]

Two-way phenom Travis Hunter is often singled out for his swagger, but Boise State juggernaut Ashton Jeanty is oozing with confidence himself. The 2024 Maxwell Award recipient strongly believes he deserves to hoist the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, even though Hunter is considered to be the favorite. Jeanty is conducting himself like the man […]

The Baltimore Ravens are the only NFL team with two Heisman trophy winners from the 2010s era. Derrick Henry claimed the nod in 2015 before Lamar Jackson won the following year. Henry, Jackson and the rest of the past Heisman winners will soon find out who’ll claim the 2024 award. The perennial Pro Bowl running […]

With the Heisman Trophy ceremony on Saturday, the four finalists met in New York City for the traditional media day. Each finalist meets with the media, taking part in interviews the night before the ceremony. And while most of the finalists rocked designer clothing, Boise State football’s Ashton Jeanty took a different approach, wearing his […]

Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel is a Heisman trophy finalist but, in an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, he weighed in on who would get his vote between Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty. The Heisman trophy race increasingly looks as if it will be between Hunter and Jeanty, who both have had historic seasons. Currently, Hunter is […]

The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious individual award in college sports. The best player in college football, regardless of position, has been given the award every year since 1935. Of course, over that time, some winners have had better seasons than others, but the 2024 crop of athletes will likely stand the test of […]

As Ashton Jeanty and Travis Hunter headline the two Heisman trophy finalists, the Boise State running back has his case as to why he deserves to be in. Jeanty’s 2,497 yards this season places him fourth all-time in single-season rushing yards behind Barry Sanders, Melvin Gordon, and Kevin Smith. His 29 touchdowns this season tie […]

The college football season is nearing its end as conference championship weekend is over and we now know the College Football Playoff field. With that, it’s almost time to find out who will win the Heisman Trophy. The winner of the Heisman will be announced on December 14th, and we now know the finalists. It […]

Boise State football earned a Mountain West championship victory over UNLV on Friday, and head coach Spencer Danielson has further bought in to Ashton Jeanty’s Heisman sweepstakes. “He shows week in and week out he’s the best football player in the country, and I don’t think it’s even close,” Danielson said, per Stewart Mandel of […]

After the Boise State Broncos won their fifth Mountain West Championship on Friday night, defeating the UNLV Rebels by the final score of 21-7, head coach Spencer Danielson made a last minute plea to Heisman Trophy voters on behalf of his All-American running back Ashton Jeanty. “In regards to the Heisman, I ask all voters […]

Cam Newton criticized Boise State, Arizona State, SMU, Indiana on the December 6 edition of ESPN’s First Take, arguing that these non-traditional powerhouses were overachieving and didn’t merit a spot in the College Football Playoff field. “Understand your weight class,” said the former NFL star. The final 2024-2025 College Football Playoff bracket will be announced […]

As the race for the Heisman Trophy heats up down the stretch of the college football season, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is playing some of his best football. The superstar running back added to his historic season with 132 rushing yards and a touchdown on 14 carries in the first half of the […]

Boise State football running back Ashton Jeanty got a humble shoutout from college football icon Barry Sanders. The Broncos running back will face No. 20 UNLV in a game with massive College Football Playoff implications. Jeanty is on pace towards history. The star tailback of head coach Spencer Danielson’s team is 341 yards from breaking […]

Boise State football will soon host its fifth Mountain West Conference title game since 2017 when UNLV comes to town. Only this time, the Broncos have a lot more riding on their side at Albertsons Stadium. From Ashton Jeanty and his growing Heisman hype, to BSU securing a first-ever College Football Playoff appearance. The running […]

Another game, another 200+ yard rushing performance for Boise State football running back Ashton Jeanty. He ran the ball 37 times for 226 yards, and one touchdown in the 34-18 victory over Oregon State football. The 10-1 Broncos have leaned on Jeanty throughout the season and has been arguably the nation’s best running back. However, […]

Boise State football and Ashton Jeanty have one last regular season hurdle to clear. Right before Jeanty and the Broncos host the 2024 Mountain West Conference title game on Dec. 6. The standout running back and the Broncos get the luxury of not traveling for their next two games. This also gives fans inside Albertsons […]

Boise State football defeated Wyoming 17-13 in Week 13, holding its College Football Playoff chances close. The Broncos could move up slightly in the rankings, despite a low-scoring victory over an unranked opponent. “I’m proud of our guys, and knowing this team and knowing our heart, we’re not done yet,” Boise State coach Spencer Danielson […]

On Saturday night, Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty added another major highlight to his remarkable season, surpassing 2,000 rushing yards in a 17-13 victory over Wyoming. Jeanty’s standout performance helped secure Boise State’s spot in the Mountain West Conference Championship and bolstered his Heisman Trophy campaign. “Boise State football news: Ashton Jeanty strengthens […]

Boise State football witnessed Ashton Jeanty break past a major barrier not seen since 2019. With a simple five-yard gain in Laramie during the third quarter, Jeanty joined an exclusive fraternity: The 2,000-yard club. Jeanty is officially past that yardage mark — gashing Wyoming with 169 rushing yards. He spearheaded the narrow 17-13 victory over […]

Ashton Jeanty and Boise State football continue to gallop over the Mountain West at 9-1 overall record and 6-0 in conference games. The more the Broncos win, the increased likelihood Jeanty’s Heisman Trophy hype grows. The star running back and BSU are two wins away from sealing the perfect MWC record. He’s nearing 2,000 yards […]

The 2024 Heisman Trophy race has primarily been between Colorado football’s Travis Hunter and Boise State football’s Ashton Jeanty. However, following Week 12 of the college football season, Paul Finebaum claims Hunter is this year’s Heisman, calling an end to the race. “I’m very Paul-in on that,” Finebaum said following Hunter’s dominant Week 12 performance. […]

On Saturday night, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty delivered another electrifying performance, leading the Broncos to a commanding 42-21 victory over San Jose State. Jeanty, a Heisman hopeful, carried the ball 32 times for 159 yards and three touchdowns, breaking Boise State’s single-season rushing record. The standout junior now sits at 1,893 rushing yards […]

Boise State football running back Ashton Jeanty is putting up a historic season, vaulting himself into Heisman Trophy talks, but the only problem is that Colorado star Travis Hunter is making history by playing wide receiver and cornerback while excelling on both sides. When asked who should get the Heisman Trophy, Jeanty predictably said that […]

Boise State football continues to ramp up Ashton Jeanty’s Heisman Trophy-winning chances. The running back, however, is already thinking about his hopeful NFL destination. The native of Frisco, Texas, grew up near the Dallas Cowboys. He told the Kickin’ It With Dee podcast Wednesday that’s exactly who he hopes takes him in via the 2025 […]

The race for the Heisman trophy has been a good one this season, and as we start to near the end of the regular season, things are really starting to heat up. The Heisman is awarded to the best player in college football, no matter the position, but it is often called a quarterback award […]

Boise State football and running back Ashton Jeanty have three games left on the schedule. Next up are the San Jose Spartans, who hold a 6-3 record in the Mountain West Conference. With a middle-of-the-pack caliber rushing defense ranking 75th and allowing 151.2 yards per game, the Spartans will have their hands full against Jeanty. […]

Boise State football gained new leverage in fueling the Ashton Jeanty Heisman hype. The running back’s Saturday numbers now include a new rushing milestone. Jeanty crossed the end zone three times in the narrow 28-21 home victory over Nevada. But the football hat trick gives him this brand new accolade to stay in the Heisman […]

The Boise State football team has one of the best players in the entire country in running back Ashton Jeanty. Jeanty is having a historic season so far and he will likely be a Heisman finalist and could potentially take home college football’s most prestigious award. He is an incredible player, and his teammate, wide […]

Week 11 of the college football season is almost upon us, and the intensity continues to ramp every week as we get closer and closer to the end of the season. This was a big week as the first College Football Playoff rankings came out on Tuesday, and now every contender knows where they stand […]

Another week of college football is in the books, and it is now time to shift focus to week 10 of the season. It’s hard to believe that there have already been two months of the regular season, and in a little over a month, we will know the College Football Playoff field. There are […]

The race for the Heisman trophy has been a good one this season, and as we start to near the end of the regular season, things are really starting to heat up. The Heisman is awarded to the best player in college football, no matter the position, but it is often called a quarterback award […]

Auburn football were not going to be denied against Kentucky on Saturday. Auburn got their first win in five games and their first SEC victory in a 24-10 comeback win against the Wildcats. Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter had a legendary performance that led Auburn to the victory. Hunter had a career-best performance on 23 […]

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty has been one of the stories of college football so far this season. The current Heisman Trophy favorite came into Friday night’s blockbuster matchup with UNLV on a record rushing pace this season, with 1,248 yards on just 126 carries in six games. Boise State fans got a scare […]