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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ahead of Monday Night Football between the Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns, cornerback Pat Surtain II was seen rocking a “HE12SMAN” shirt, showing support to Colorado football’s Travis Hunter in his Heisman Trophy race. Patrick Surtain II reppin' a Travis Hunter Heisman t-shirt 👀#CLEvsDEN | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN 📺 pic.twitter.com/mvbDtGB10F — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) […]

The Heisman Trophy proves who the best player in college football is, and it is one of the most prestigious awards in sports, with some of the greatest football players winning the award. With around 20,000 scholarships for Division 1 football players, every Heisman-winning season is incredibly impressive. Some Heisman winners certainly had better seasons […]

Despite a tough 37-21 loss to Kansas that likely ended Colorado’s hopes of a College Football Playoff berth, two-way superstar Travis Hunter provided a bright moment off the field, capturing hearts with a genuine display of sportsmanship and character. Following the Buffaloes’ defeat at Arrowhead Stadium, a video posted by Fox College Football on X […]

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 […]

Another monster performance is in the books for Colorado football’s Travis Hunter and the two-way star’s pursuit of the Heisman Memorial Trophy this season. During the Buffaloes’ matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks, Hunter hit the Heisman pose after scoring a 26-yard touchdown on a pass from Shedeur Sanders. Shedeur Sanders connects with Travis Hunter for […]

The 2024 Heisman Trophy may be Travis Hunter’s to lose, but Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward isn’t going to go down without a fight. The Washington State transfer has led the Hurricanes to a 10-1 record, and thus, the Canes are on the brink of just their second ever ACC Championship Game appearance. And if […]

When dissecting the 2024 Heisman Trophy race, there aren’t many players who seem more deserving than Colorado football’s very own, Travis Hunter. And when Colorado football quarterback Shedeur Sanders— son of NFL legend Deion Sanders— was asked about the possibility of said race coming down to him and Hunter, Sanders didn’t hold back on who […]

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. […]

Colorado football has been one of the stories of college football this season, and now all of its goals are in front of it. Deion Sanders and the Buffs are 6-2 and have a legitimate, realistic chance to reach the Big 12 title game and earn a shot at making the College Football Playoff. While […]

The Miami (FL) Hurricanes football team is off to its best start since 2017. In Week 10 of college football, the Hurricanes improved to 9-0 and rose to No. 4 in the AP Top 25. They’re still awaiting their College Football Playoff ranking, which will be released on Tuesday night, but all signs point to […]

Travis Hunter took rest on Saturday as Cam Ward flamed Duke for 400 yards and five touchdowns. But as the Miami quarterback’s Heisman race intensifies, ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum believes Hunter stays as the Heisman Trophy front-runner. Finebaum favors the Colorado Buffaloes two-way star over the star quarterback. The verbose personality even told SportsCenter he […]

One of the most anticipated weekends in college football came to a close, bringing with it a shakeup in our Heisman Trophy power rankings. As highlighted last week, some marquee matchups provided opportunities for players to improve their stock, earning a spot in our top 5 based on their performances. Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty once […]

For the first time since 1990, a player from a school outside of the Power Five conferences may be in position to win the Heisman Trophy, at least in the opinion of Desmond Howard. With Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty currently leading the nation in all major rushing categories by a wide margin, Howard […]

After a wild and unpredictable Week 6 in college football, some players’ stocks took a significant hit in our Heisman Trophy power rankings. One notable name is Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, whose Crimson Tide suffered an upset loss to Vanderbilt in a road game where over half the crowd was cheering for Alabama. Another player who […]

Each and every college football season, something you hear analysts talking about as they discuss the race for the sport’s most prestigious award is which candidates have had their “Heisman moment.” There’s not necessarily a textbook definition of what qualifies as a Heisman moment, but typically, you know it when you see it. More often […]

With Week 3 in the rearview, nearly a month of the season is behind us, and that means our Heisman Trophy power rankings are heating up. Each week, players will come and go, and the list may increase or decrease. With a good number of Top 25 teams on a bye last weekend, some players […]

Robert Griffin III knows a thing or two about winning a Heisman Trophy, and on Tuesday he dropped his latest take on the 2024 race for college football’s biggest individual honor. The season is only a few weeks old, but it’s never too early for a Heisman ranking. Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty tops […]

The 2024 college football season is humming along, as we’ve now closed the book on Week 2 and are moving on. Week 2 featured some top-notch performances from some of the sport’s best players, which in turn gives them nods as Heisman Trophy candidates. Some players from Week 1 have remained on the list after […]

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers is off to a supernova start to the season, and the Heisman Trophy odds have changed to reflect that. After a big performance in Texas’ dominant 31-12 win on the road against Michigan, Ewers now stands alone as the favorite at +500 on FanDuel to take home college football’s most prestigious […]