As the NCAAF gradually moves into the decisive phase of the season, a few candidates for the Heisman Trophy remain strong in the race, even with several weeks of competition still ahead. Boise State star Ashton Jeanty sent a clear message to Colorado Buffaloes player Travis Hunter about who will ultimately claim the trophy.
In a meeting with YouTuber Donald De La Haye, better known as āDeestroying,ā Jeanty was asked about the comments made by one of the Buffaloesā stars, Travis Hunter, regarding the Heisman Trophy race: āKudos to Travis, he ballinā for real,ā Jeanty said.
āHeās doing some stuff we aināt never seen nobody do. Personally, I donāt take no offense to [his comments]. Heās just speaking his opinion. For me, what Iāve been doing hasnāt been done in 36, 37 years, so thatās something special. If I keep that up and break a record thatās been around for 36 years, I feel like you canāt really compete with that,ā the RB finally stated.
Both Ashton Jeanty and Travis Hunter are strong contenders in the race, but there are also other notable players like Miami QB Cam Ward and Alabamaās own Jalen Milroe, who could also emerge as potential winners.
What did Travis Hunter say?
In a recent conversation with Robert Griffin III on his podcast, Outta Pocket with RGIII, the Colorado Buffaloes star was emphatic about his chances of winning the Heisman: āI know I can win it, but I donāt know whoās there. I mean yāall see Ashton Jeanty, itās not like we havenāt seen a running back thatās good. We havenāt seen a player that plays both ways and Iām gonna keep saying that.ā
Hunter continued: āHe has, I think, 95 carries for 1,000 yards. If I had 95 catches, how much yards you think Iād have? If I had 95 targets on defense what you think Iād have? If I had 95 catches on offense, what do you think Iād haveā¦So I try to tell you, heās got double the touches Iāve got on the offensive side of the ball and I still have defensive stats thatās still crazy and weāre only in Week 6, So Iām not gonna argue about it.ā
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) walks to the locker room to have an injury checked out during the first half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO.
Without a doubt, Hunter is having an exceptional season with Colorado, playing both cornerback and wide receiver. He currently leads the Big 12 with 49 receptions, 587 yards, and six touchdowns as a receiver, while also excelling as a cornerback with 16 tackles and two interceptions.
