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Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson continues to turn heads, this time earning praise from one of college football’s most famous Heisman winners. On ESPN’s College GameDay, Desmond Howard said the sophomore has “played himself into the Heisman conversation,” highlighting his precision, poise, and leadership since the Crimson Tide’s season-opening loss to Florida State. Howard’s words reflect […]

Oregon football boasts the nation’s fast-rising Heisman Trophy contender in Dante Moore. The quarterback lit up Penn State with three touchdowns in the overtime thriller, sparking the buzz. His head coach Dan Lanning, however, downplayed the growing praise. Lanning shut down the growing Heisman chatter on his appearance with the Triple Option Podcast Wednesday. He […]

LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was supposed to be their Heisman contender this season. After posting over 4,000 yards and earning back-to-back bowl MVPs, he entered the season as a projected first-round pick. Five games in and it’s not looking good. The stats look fine, but the reality is different. On paper, his 67.3% completion […]

Let the Trinidad Chambliss hype commence for Ole Miss football. All after winning over Oxford, Mississippi by beating LSU Saturday. Chambliss even beat a Tigers team featuring a preseason Heisman Trophy candidate in Garrett Nussmeier. Plus guided the Rebels as Austin Simmons nursed an injury. Chambliss rose as the new feel good story of this […]

Did Ole Miss football and Lane Kiffin just find their next breakout quarterback? Robert Griffin III is raving about Trinidad Chambliss. Even dropping this two-word declaration: Heisman candidate. Those words sparked a mix of praise and perplexed responses toward “RG3.” The past Heisman Trophy winner became in awe of one Chambliss throw during third-and-14 — […]

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed is firmly in the national spotlight after being named the frontrunner in Robert Griffin III’s latest Heisman Trophy rankings. Reed’s heroics in South Bend, throwing a game-winning touchdown on fourth down to sink Notre Dame, cemented his status as one of college football’s most electrifying players. The Aggies’ victory not […]

Former quarterback Matt Leinart picked against Illinois and rolled with his alma mater USC football Saturday. That came before he watched his Trojans lose in walk-off fashion to the Illini. David Olano booted the 41-yard field goal that got Illinois players and fans to rush the field, winning 34-32. DAVID OLANO. WE STAN. pic.twitter.com/cpN9O24CBU — […]

The Atlantic Coast Conference comes with friction out of Clemson this week. Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney has his coaching seat heating up after a 1-3 start. We’ll see if the Syracuse win over Clemson catapults the Orange into the top 10 of the power rankings this week, plus if Miami and Florida State stay […]

With Week 4 in the books, many teams across the country are through 33% of their schedule. It feels like the season just started yesterday, but the end of the year will be here before we know it. When the end of the season arrives, so does the Heisman Trophy presentation in New York. So […]

Florida football fans could be seeing the last of DJ Lagway. At least for the rest of the 2025 season. New questions have risen on the Gainesville campus, across the Southeastern Conference, and the nation: Will the once hyped Heisman Trophy contender Lagway redshirt? Or take a benching? Even if the former is the move […]

Everyone in the college football world has had their eyes on Oklahoma football and quarterback John Mateer early in the season, and the Washington State transfer has not disappointed. The Sooners have had a pair of marquee games against Michigan and Auburn and have come through them unscathed, in large part thanks to Mateer’s heroics. […]

The Atlantic Coast Conference witnessed its first major conference upset, with Georgia Tech after knocking off Clemson. The ACC also is watching Virginia Tech hunt for a new head coach with Brent Pry out. These elements shape up this week’s power rankings — except Miami remains atop once again to start the Week 4 version. […]

Georgia football hasn’t produced a Heisman Trophy winner since 1982. The Bulldogs have been blessed with stars post Herschel Walker. But now Gunner Stockton is fueling his Heisman hype — amid Arch Manning praise. Yet, the Texas quarterback has looked mediocre and is losing his front runner grip. Even fellow Southeastern Conference stars D.J. Lagway, […]

Two games into the 2025 college football season, Utah quarterback Devon Dampier has quietly emerged as one of the best playmakers in the country. Although he is still not receiving as much media attention as some of his peers, his early success has been reflected by the Heisman Trophy betting odds. Dampier began the season […]

South Florida football head coach Alex Golesh has created an electric atmosphere at USF. His star quarterback Byrum Brown described the feeling. Now Golesh is aiming to shrink the gap on Florida’s powerhouses this week. The 41-year-old head coach has led the Bulls to two epic upsets already. USF toppled a previously ranked Boise State […]

South Florida football claimed a new title Saturday: The toast of the Group of Five realm. This time USF quarterback Byrum Brown spearheaded an epic upset of Florida 18-16. Leading into a powerful reaction postgame from the suddenly rising Heisman Trophy candidate. Brown stayed calm during a pulsating final drive. One that even included a […]

After Ohio State football’s statement win over Texas football, headlines are buzzing following the Week 2 Heisman poll. Only one Buckeye made the rankings, and it’s not Jeremiah Smith. Instead, safety Caleb Downs claims the spotlight. Caleb Downs now stands among the nation’s top contenders, marking a surprising shift in Ohio State’s early-season expectations. NEW: […]

LSU football opened the season with a statement win, defeating No. 4 Clemson 17-10, and Garrett Nussmeier now takes the top spot in the Heisman Poll. LSU football fans have every reason to celebrate Nussmeier. His calm, efficient play has vaulted him to No. 1 in the Heisman Trophy race. The LSU Tigers showed balance […]

From the jump, Texas quarterback Arch Manning is being predetermined to carry on the family legacy. Already, there are discussions about his NFL Draft prospects, despite his limited playing time in just two games last year. Now, there’s a buzz surrounding him potentially winning the Heisman Trophy this year. Against all the swirl, Manning offered […]

When Oklahoma football landed John Mateer in the transfer portal, it was about as great of a grab as it gets. However, as the Heisman Trophy conversation begins, his name might be in the mix. Ari Wasserman explained on On3 Sports how Mateer could be in a position for the award. “There is a legitimate […]

With the 2024 college football season officially in the past, Las Vegas oddsmakers are already preparing for 2025. Opening betting lines have already been released, including the Heisman Trophy odds, which peg LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and Texas’ Arch Manning as the initial favorites. Nussmeier and Manning are priced at +850 to win the award, […]

After Colorado football’s Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy, it came with little surprise. However, the wide receiver and defensive back was surprised at the result. He explained on the Whistles Air It Out Podcast his immediate feelings about hearing his name be called. “I was definitely surprised, but at the end of the day, […]

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 […]

When the Heisman Trophy winner is announced at the end of the 2024 season, it will mark the 25th winner since the turn of the century. The Heisman Trophy – which denotes the best player in each season in college football – has been handed out every season since 1935. Over that course of time, […]

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, […]

As he was expected to do all week long, Travis Hunter took home the 2024 Heisman Trophy on Saturday night. After his win, the two-way Colorado star received a heap of praise from the public, including former recipients Cam Newton and Mark Ingram II. Both Newton and Ingram supported Hunter on X, formerly Twitter, immediately […]

Lil Wayne has gotten himself a new fan. Wayne was a special guest at the ceremony when Travis Hunter of Colorado Football gave the rapper a shoutout during his Heisman trophy acceptance despite only learning of him recently from his fiancée. The Colorado superstar began his speech by referencing Wayne’s 2011 hit “6 foot, 7 […]

In what turned out to be the closest Heisman Trophy race in fifteen years, Colorado Buffaloes two-way star Travis Hunter edged out Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty to win the most prestigious award in college sports on Saturday night, capping off a tremendous junior season that will likely catapult Hunter to NFL stardom. Hunter’s Heisman […]

As the recipient of the 2024 Heisman Trophy award, Colorado football star Travis Hunter got an extra-special shout-out from the Denver Broncos on X. Congrats, @TravisHunterJr! https://t.co/VIR9cuWvWM pic.twitter.com/ocAXmQBH1N — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 15, 2024 During the 2024 season, Broncos players supported Hunter’s Heisman Trophy campaign, as Courtland Sutton and Pat Surtain II wore HE12MAN […]

Colorado star Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy in what will be remembered as one of the smallest margins of victory in the history of the award. Hunter and Boise State star Ashton Jeanty were seen as the favorites in the Heisman race throughout the season, as both delivered historic performances every time they […]

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, […]

During an emotional rollercoaster for Colorado football star Travis Hunter, he spoke directly to his father, who was unable to make the Heisman trophy win and ceremony. Hunter’s message to his father is one that left fans heartfelt and compassionate for the 2024 Heisman recipient. “Look at your oldest son,” Hunter said. “I did it […]

The college football regular season came and went, leaving many memorable moments along the way. Now, it’s time for the College Football Playoff and bowl season. Before that could all kick off, though, the Heisman and all of the regular season awards needed to be announced. As a result, Colorado football’s Travis Hunter won the […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Heisman Trophy race is nearly over, and with the ceremony on Saturday, college football fans have debated long enough. With many fans thinking Colorado football’s Travis Hunter will win the 2024 Heisman Award, quarterback Shedeur Sanders finished within the top-10 candidates, ranking eighth overall. The fifth through 10th spots in the 2024 Heisman balloting […]

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 […]