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Sep 7, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots safety Craig Woodson (31) makes a tackle on Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Raiders expect ‘way better’ version of RB Ashton Jeanty in Week 2

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Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty ran in overdrive during his NFL debut, which included the go-ahead touchdown in a 20-13 win at New England on Sunday.

Jeanty averaged two yards per carry (19 rushes, 38 yards) and caught two passes for two yards. Head coach Pete Carroll chalked up the modest production mostly to Jeanty, the Heisman Trophy runner-up at Boise State last season, overserving himself adrenaline.

“He was pretty juiced up. He’s going to be way better,” Carroll said Monday, shifting gears from winning his debut to preparation for the Chargers (1-0).

Jeanty took his first carry of the game behind lead blockers off right guard for a gain of nine yards. For most of the rest of the game, the Patriots stacked the box to prioritize stuffing Jeanty, and the Raiders countered.

Carroll said the offensive line being on the same page and Jeanty showing more patience are advancements the offense will stress after quarterback Geno Smith passed for 362 yards and did most of the work in Week 1.

Tight end Brock Bowers (knee) left the game with five receptions for 103 yards, but Carroll didn’t have an update on his status. He doesn’t anticipate Bowers sitting out because of his toughness. Tight end Michael Mayer caught four passes for 38 yards.

Carroll used his first draft pick with the Raiders on Jeanty and paired him with Smith, a steady hand who played for the 73-year-old coach in Seattle.

On Monday, Carroll stressed the Raiders know what they’re going to get from the 34-year-old Smith: “Cube (QB) is going to do his thing.”

Bowers established a NFL rookie receiving record of 112 catches with the Raiders last season, and quickly felt comfortable leaning on Smith in offensive coordinator Chip Kelly’s scheme.

“We’ve seen it all camp,” said Bowers, praising Smith’s ability to thread the needle against tight coverage. “No one on the team is shocked, really. It’s good that we can come out here and showcase what he can do. We stalled, obviously, I don’t know what caused that, but we know what we’re capable of. We just all had to lock back in and really get back rolling.”

–Field Level Media

Heisman Trophy winner Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty and Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward pose for a photo during a press conference before the 2024 Heisman Trophy Presentation. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

The Replacements: Players primed to replace stars of 2024

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Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter was a one-of-a-kind player and he owns a Heisman Trophy to prove it.

Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty was the breakaway king who put together the best college running back season since legendary Barry Sanders of Oklahoma State in 1988.

Hunter and Jeanty had the ultimate Big Man on Campus status last season and are now rookies in the NFL. It’s now time for other players to step up and make their mark.

So let us key on the replacements for the Big Men on Campus. Some are already apparent and others will emerge in September. Of course, we need two players to step up to replace Hunter.

As for the new Big Men on Campus, none were easier to forecast than Texas quarterback Arch Manning. His potential is why the Longhorns begin the season as the nation’s No. 1 team. And former Georgia star Carson Beck is surely more than a capable replacement at Miami for Cam Ward.

Here are the key replacements for the 2025 season:

Departed BMOC: Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter

Replacements: WR Joseph Williams, CB DJ McKinney

Williams was the American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year for Tulsa last season when he caught 30 passes for 588 yards and five touchdowns. Nobody is expecting the transfer to approach Hunter numbers but he’ll likely challenge for a 1,000-yard season.

DJ McKinney was the other cornerback last season while Hunter was the star. Now he will be the top dog after having three interceptions last season. Oklahoma transfer Makari Vickers also is a player to watch at cornerback.

Departed BMOC: Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty

Replacements: Malik Sherrod, Sire Gaines

Fresno State transfer Sherrod and freshman Gaines will be splitting carries to start the season. Sherrod rushed for 966 yards in 2023 before being limited to four games last season due to injury, while Gaines had 156 last season in three games prior to being lost with an injury. They won’t be combining for Jeanty’s 2,601 on the ground but they do have enough potential to keep the dropoff from being too steep.

Departed BMOC: Penn State DE Abdul Carter

Replacement: Dani Dennis-Sutton

Sutton had 8.5 sacks last season while Carter was being double-teamed or even facing triple teams on the other side of the line. Now Sutton will be the feared guy expected to post 12 to 15 sacks and be a terror — even if approaching Carter’s level of domination isn’t realistic. His three-season numbers of 15 sacks, four forced fumbles and two interceptions show he’s ready for the lead role.

Departed BMOC: Miami QB Cam Ward

Replacement: Carson Beck

Beck excelled while starting for Georgia the past two seasons and had 7,426 yards and 52 touchdown passes. While guiding the Bulldogs to a 13-1 record in 2023, he completed 72.4 percent of his passes and tossed just six interceptions but he regressed last season to 64.7 percent and 12 picks. Obtaining a veteran replacement that has been through the wars to replace Ward is a huge bonus for the Hurricanes.

Departed BMOC: Texas QB Quinn Ewers

Replacement: Arch Manning

Manning was solid when replacing an injured Ewers last season and he finished the campaign with 939 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions along with four rushing scores. This is his third year in the system so he’s had ample time to master it and he should be one of the top quarterbacks in the country. Of course, he has the bloodlines of the Manning assembly line so anything short of stardom will be surprising.

Departed BMOC: Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel

Replacement: Dante Moore

Moore watched the precise Gabriel play last season and the offensive coaches are hoping there won’t be a large drop-off. Moore began his college career at UCLA and threw 213 passes in 2023 so he does have experience. The Ducks are used to rolling up points so Oregon’s win-loss record could take a hit if Moore doesn’t produce big.

Departed BMOC: Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo

Replacement: Kyson Brown

Skattebo became a national sensation while leading the Sun Devils to a surprise playoff berth and Brown says he relishes trying to prove people wrong about this season’s running game. Brown has been a backup the past two seasons and rushed for 351 yards in 2024, including a 100-yard game against Arizona. Army transfer Kayne Udho transferred in after rushing for 1,117 yards and 10 scores last season and he will certainly receive plenty of opportunities.

Departed BMOC: Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders

Replacement: Kaidon Salter

Liberty transfer Salter threw 32 touchdown passes in 2023 before the number dropped to 15 last season. He’s a veteran signal caller that avoids miscues (17 interceptions in 702 career attempts) and should provide the Buffaloes with consistent play. He won’t match Sanders’ passing-yardage totals but his stability and experience will be a plus for Colorado.

Departed BMOC: Penn State TE Tyler Warren

Replacement: Khalil Dinkins

Dinkins had just 14 catches last season while playing behind the stellar Warren and has 23 in three seasons but his role will be much bigger. His 4.5 40-yard dash time is reportedly a record for a Penn State tight end so he ought to be able to shed linebackers and stop in front of safeties and approach 50 receptions. Luke Reynolds had nine catches in a backup role and also will be utilized more this season.

Departed BMOC: Alabama QB Jalen Milroe

Replacement: QB Ty Simpson

Being on par with Milroe as a leader will be the biggest chore for Simpson, who has thrown 50 passes over the past three seasons. The timing of being the Crimson Tide quarterback is a little dicey after the program experienced some slippage during coach Kalen DeBoer’s first season. New offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb helped Michael Penix Jr. flourish at Washington and now his task is to mold Simpson into an upper-tier SEC quarterback.

–Field Level Media

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon, left, poses for pictures with Cam Ward who earlier had been introduced as the Tennessee Titans first-round pick – and overall number one pick – in the NFL Draft at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 25, 2025. Moon, whose No. 1 jersey is retired for the Tennessee Titans, allowed Ward to wear his number.

Cam Ward, Ashton Jeanty tabbed co-OROY favorites

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With one round of the 2025 NFL Draft complete, sportsbooks are already projecting the NFL’s rookie of the year races.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward and Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty enter the season neck and neck in the Offensive Rookie of the Year race, in the eyes of multiple books.

DraftKings Sportsbook had Ward and Jeanty as co-favorites at +200 as of Friday afternoon. FanDuel Sportsbook gave the slightest edge to Ward at +330, with Jeanty pegged at +340.

Ward was the No. 1 overall pick out of Miami after racking up 39 passing touchdowns and four rushing scores for the Hurricanes last year. He figures to take over the Titans’ offense from Will Levis as a rookie.

Jeanty had one of the best seasons by a college running back in history, piling up 2,601 rushing yards and 29 rushing TDs in 14 games at Boise State. The Raiders chose Jeanty sixth overall Thursday.

One wrinkle in the race is No. 2 overall pick Travis Hunter. The Heisman Trophy winner will attempt to play both wide receiver and cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars, just as he did at Colorado. Hunter was third in the OROY odds at both sportsbooks — +600 at FanDuel and +750 at DraftKings.

The Defensive Rookie of the Year race has a clear favorite. The New York Giants chose edge rusher Abdul Carter with the third overall pick, and Carter is a +225 favorite at DraftKings for the award and +240 at FanDuel.

–Field Level Media

Oct 12, 2024; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the first quarter an NCAA college football game against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images

Odds shift, Bears favored to draft RB Ashton Jeanty

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A dramatic odds shift points to the Chicago Bears drafting Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty on Thursday night.

Entering the draft with the No. 10 pick, Bears general manager Ryan Poles indicated he might have something up his sleeve before the start of the 2025 NFL Draft.

“I think this one is going to be a little wild,” Poles said.

Getting their hands on the top running back in the draft might require the Bears to make a trade. Chicago has four of the top 72 overall picks in the draft.

FanDuel and other sportsbooks sent a strong signal that they have a read on Poles when they made the Bears the favorites at -180 to draft Jeanty. They were +340 behind the Jaguars and Raiders at sunrise.

Jacksonville was still -125 ahead of the Bears at -100 to draft Jeanty at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Noon CT on draft day. The Bears started the day at +300 via DraftKings.

New Bears head coach Ben Johnson and Poles made wholesale changes to the offensive line in the offseason and have indicated a stronger emphasis on the running game was in the offing. It appears Poles took Jeanty’s open letter to NFL decision-makers to heart.

Jeanty, the runner-up in Heisman Trophy voting to Travis Hunter Jr., shared these thoughts with GMs in his note last week: “It’s tackle football … you know what I’m saying? I’d draft the guy they can’t tackle. Thank you for your time.”

Jeanty rushed for 2,601 yards with 29 touchdowns in 2024 and had more than 1,733 yards after first contact, which would have still led the FBS. Arizona State battering ram Cam Skattebo was second to Jeanty in rushing with 1,711 yards.

The Bears signed running back D’Andre Swift as a free agent prior to the 2024 season. Swift would likely still be part of the RB pecking order given his past with Johnson when they were both in Detroit.

–Field Level Media

Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs past Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Kobe King (41) during their Vrbo Fiesta Bowl matchup at State Farm Stadium on Dec. 31, 2024.

Boise State star RB Ashton Jeanty declares for NFL draft

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Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty, the Heisman Trophy runner-up, announced Tuesday afternoon that he is declaring for the NFL draft.

Jeanty had one of top running back seasons of all time in 2024 by rushing for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns. The yardage is second most in a season behind legendary Barry Sanders, who rushed for 2,628 yards for Oklahoma State in 1988.

“The opportunity to play in the NFL is a dream of mine,” Jeanty said in his announcement on social media. “I’m proud to represent Boise State and all of those who have helped me along the way at the next level.”

Jeanty led Boise State to a 12-2 record and an appearance in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals before the Broncos lost 31-14 to Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl.

Jeanty rushed for more than 100 yards in each game this season and was known for his dazzling long runs and penchant for breaking tackles. He holds the school record of 4,769 rushing yards and completes his Boise State career with 50 rushing touchdowns.

Jeanty was named Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight season. In 2023, he won the award after rushing for 1,347 yards and 14 touchdowns.

The junior is considered the top running back prospect in the draft and could possibly be selected among the top 10 picks.

Colorado receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter edged Jeanty for the Heisman Trophy.

–Field Level Media

Dec 14, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter poses for a photo during a press conference before the 2024 Heisman Trophy Presentation. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy

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Colorado receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter was named winner of the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night.

Hunter joins running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994 as the only Colorado players to win the Heisman.

Hunter has 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and ranks second nationally with 14 touchdown catches. On defense, he has four interceptions with 15 passes defensed and was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.

Hunter won the Bednarik Award as the nation’s top defensive player and the Biletnikoff Award as the top receiver in the country.

Hunter is in his second and final season at Colorado as he has stated that he will enter the 2025 NFL Draft. He began his college career at Jackson State and transferred to the Buffaloes when Deion Sanders departed to become Colorado coach.

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel were the other finalists.

Jeanty has rushed for 2,497 yards and 29 touchdowns, Ward has thrown for 4,123 yards and 36 touchdowns and Gabriel has completed 73.2 percent of his passes for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns.

–Field Level Media

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) throws a pass Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, during the Big Ten Championship game between the Oregon Ducks and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Ducks defeated the Nittany Lions, 45-37.

Dillon Gabriel, Cam Ward join Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty as Heisman finalists

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Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty and Colorado defensive back/wide receiver Travis Hunter have long been considered favorites for the 2024 edition of the Heisman Trophy. But some mystery had surrounded who would join them at the award ceremony in New York on Saturday.

On Monday evening, Heisman organizers put that speculation to rest by revealing that yes, Jeanty and Hunter are among the top vote-getters for college football’s most prestigious award, but also that quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel of Oregon and Cam Ward of Miami (Fla.) will be making the trip to New York, as well.

Hunter, the Buffaloes’ two-way star, has been the betting favorite for several weeks and will enter Saturday in the pole position after an All-Big 12 season at both cornerback and wide receiver. He was named Big 12 defensive player of the year after nabbing four interceptions and 11 pass breakups for the 9-3 Buffaloes.

He might have been even more impressive on offense, leading the Big 12 with 92 receptions and 14 receiving touchdowns while finishing second with 1,152 yards.

Not to be outdone, Jeanty has totaled an eye-popping 2,497 rushing yards this season, currently the fourth-highest single-season total ever. In helping to lead the Broncos to a College Football Playoff top-four berth, he remains within 131 yards of the NCAA record of 2,628 yards held by Barry Sanders, who won the Heisman in 1988.

Gabriel will join them in New York after piloting the Oregon Ducks to an undefeated record (including a victory over Jeanty’s Broncos) and the No. 1 ranking in the country.

Previously a standout at UCF and Oklahoma, Gabriel joined the Ducks this offseason and has proceeded to throw for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns while becoming the NCAA’s all-time leader in career touchdowns accounted for (187 — 153 passing, 33 rushing and one receiving).

Miami’s Ward has similar credentials, leading the nation in passing touchdowns with 36 while currently ranking second in passing yards (4,123) and touchdowns accounted for (41). Before Miami (10-2), Ward previously starred at Washington State and Incarnate Word.

–Field Level Media

Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs for a touchdown against the Wyoming Cowboys during the first quarter at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-Imagn Images

Meet the 12 CFP Title Contenders: No. 3 Boise State

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No. 3 Boise State Broncos
12-1 (7-0 Mountain West regular season)

What’s next: First-round bye; vs. winner of No. 6 Penn State, No. 11 SMU, Fiesta Bowl, Glendale, Ariz., Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. ET

Head coach: Spencer Danielson (one-plus seasons, 15-2 overall)

About Danielson: The 36-year-old was an assistant coach for the Broncos and became interim coach last season when Andy Avalos was fired after a 5-5 start. Danielson impressed everybody while winning two regular-season games and the Mountain West championship game. He was named the new head coach in early December, and the team went to the LA Bowl, losing to UCLA. He was Mountain West Coach of the Year this season.

Resume
Boise State defeated a good Washington State squad 45-24 on a night in which Ashton Jeanty rushed for 259 yards and four touchdowns. The lone loss rates as a great one as the Broncos took now-No. 1 Oregon to the end of the contest before the Ducks kicked a winning field goal on the final play for a 37-34 win.

Postseason history
The Broncos will be making their first appearance in the College Football Playoff era. But they also own one of the most impressive upsets in major bowl history — that 43-42 overtime win over Oklahoma in the 2006 season Fiesta Bowl that ended with the Statue of Liberty play and star running back Ian Johnson proposing to his cheerleader girlfriend after scoring the winning points.

The road to Atlanta
Yes, Boise State has some history at the Fiesta Bowl and won’t mind heading to Phoenix for the quarterfinals. Either Penn State or SMU will advance from a first-round matchup Dec. 21 to play the Broncos.

Names to know
RB Ashton Jeanty
Has put together one of the top running backs in season history with 2,497 yards — fourth-most in FBS history — to stand just 131 behind all-time leader Barry Sanders of Oklahoma State. The Heisman Trophy candidate has 29 rushing touchdowns, including 10 of 50 or more yards, making him a home-run hitter in the mold of college legends such as Marshall Faulk (San Diego State) and LaDainian Tomlinson (TCU).

“In regards to the Heisman, I ask all voters to please just watch the film, watch the stats. That will show you that he’s the best football player in the country,” Danielson on Jeanty.

QB Maddux Madsen
The presence of Jeanty means he doesn’t have to carry a team, which is perfect for his brand of efficient football — 2,714 yards, 22 touchdowns, three interceptions.

DE Ahmed Hassanein
Ranks second on the Broncos in tackles for loss (12.5) and sacks (8.5). Has been a force over the past two seasons with 21 sacks.

S Seyi Oladipo
He was the Defensive MVP of the Mountain West Conference title game in which the Broncos won 21-7. His sprint to chase down UNLV’s Kylin James to tackle him at the Boise State 5-yard line after 86 yards was huge as the Rebels ended up not scoring on the possession.

TE Matt Lauter
Has a team-best six touchdown receptions while ranking second on the squad with 43 receptions and 523 yards. He’s more athletic than he looks.

–Field Level Media

Nov 29, 2024; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the first half against the Oregon State Beavers at Albertsons Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-Imagn Images

Ashton Jeanty, No. 10 Boise State expect challenge from No. 20 UNLV

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Boise State might have the splashy superstar, but UNLV possesses the same task entering the Mountain West title game on Friday.

Just win the contest and punch your ticket into the College Football Playoff field.

The No. 20 Rebels will look to continue their road success when they visit record-setting Ashton Jeanty and the No. 10 Broncos in Boise.

UNLV (10-2) has won a school-record eight consecutive road games as it battles Boise State (11-1), which has won 10 straight games in a season for the first time since 2010 when Kellen Moore was the star.

The Broncos are projected to earn a first-round bye in the playoff field while UNLV is on the outside. Still, the Friday winner will earn the automatic spot, and a loss likely would knock Boise State out of the field.

“We win, we’re in,” Rebels coach Barry Odom said. “… You look at the world of college football right now, I believe there’s more excitement in the latter part of the season than there’s ever been before.”

The two schools met in last season’s Mountain West title game and Boise State rolled to a 44-20 win over the host Rebels.

The teams also met this season, in Las Vegas on Oct. 25, and the Broncos prevailed 29-24.

While Boise State’s sights are on the playoffs, objective No. 2 is improving Jeanty’s positioning in the Heisman Trophy conversation.

Colorado receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is viewed as the favorite and Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders asserted that the race was over after his team’s 52-0 win over Oklahoma State last week.

Broncos coach Spencer Danielson vehemently disagrees.

“Ashton Jeanty is the best football player in the country,” Danielson said. “For me, if you’re one of the best players in the country, you play in the championship game.”

Colorado didn’t make the Big 12 title game and won’t be part of the playoff field.

Jeanty leads the nation with 2,288 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns, with his yardage total ranking fifth in a season in FBS history. Legendary Barry Sanders of Oklahoma State holds the record of 2,628 yards (bowl game stats didn’t count at the time — Sanders had 222 in the Holiday Bowl for 2,850).

Jeanty, who was named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight season, rushed for 226 yards in Boise State’s 34-18 victory over Oregon State on Friday. It was his fifth 200-yard rushing performance of the season, and he has topped 125 in all 12 games.

Jeanty had 128 yards and one touchdown on 33 carries for a 3.9-yard average in the October meeting against the Rebels. UNLV is the only team to hold Jeanty under 4 yards per carry.

“He’s a tremendous player,” Odom said. “I think he’s the best player in college football, I said it the first time we played them. … He runs so hard, he can outrun you, he finishes going forward. All the great traits you want to see in a running back, unless you’re trying to tackle him.”

The Broncos average 40.6 points per game, but UNLV packs firepower of its own, putting up 38.7 per outing.

Star receiver Ricky White III has 75 receptions for 1,020 yards and 11 touchdowns, and he was selected the Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year. White leads the nation with four blocked punts.

Linebacker Jackson Woodard (114 tackles, four interceptions, 17 stops for loss) earned Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year honors.

The Rebels concern Danielson. UNLV’s two losses came by a total of eight points — the tight contest against Boise State plus a 44-41 overtime loss to Syracuse.

“I think they have some of the best players around — a Top 25 matchup,” said Danielson, the Mountain West Coach of the Year. “Across the board, they’ve got a bunch of talent. They play well together. They’re very motivated and driven to win this game, just like us.”

–Field Level Media

Nov 16, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Travis Hunter (12) looks on during the first quarter against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Travis Hunter putting vise grip on Heisman Trophy

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The Heisman Trophy race appears to have been trimmed in half to a two-player race over the weekend, with Colorado’s Travis Hunter continuing to distance himself at the top.

The Buffaloes’ two-way star caught five passes in a commanding 49-24 win over Utah. That boosted Hunter’s season total to 74 receptions for 911 yards and nine touchdowns to go along with three interceptions as a lock-down corner.

Hunter emerged as the Heisman Trophy favorite for the first time last week at +130 at DraftKings, and he is now the odds-on favorite at -350. The Buffs travel to Kansas this weekend, then return home to close out the regular season against Oklahoma State before a potential date in the Big 12 championship game.

With Buffs coach Deion Sanders and quarterback Shedeur Sanders seemingly prioritizing Hunter’s Heisman candidacy, it might not matter how many yards Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty racks up.

The junior now has 1,893 yards and 26 touchdowns on the ground after rumbling for 159 and three scores in a 42-21 win over San Jose State. Jeanty is averaging 7.4 yards per carry, but still saw his Heisman odds lengthen from +300 to +380 this week.

Boise State closes the regular season with games at Wyoming and home against Oregon State, giving Jeanty two games to close the gap on Hunter before the Broncos potentially play in the Mountain West Conference championship.

The movement over the weekend was even more damaging to the prospects for the top two quarterbacks on the board. Cam Ward shifted from +800 to +1300 with Miami idle, while Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel slid from +330 all the way to +2500 with the Ducks escaping an upset bid by Wisconsin.

HEISMAN TROPHY ODDS (via DraftKings)
PLAYER, TEAM, JULY ODDS, WEEK 1, LAST WEEK, CURRENT
Travis Hunter, Colorado, N/A, N/A, +130, -350
Ashton Jeanty, Boise State, N/A/, N/A, +300, +380
Dillon Gabriel, Oregon, +750, +800, +330, +2500
Cam Ward, Miami, +2200, +950, +800, +1300
Kurtis Rourke, Indiana, N/A, N/A, +1500, +3000
Jalen Milroe, Alabama, +1500, +1100, +1800, +2800
Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss, +1400, +850, +2000, +4000
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado, N/A, +2200, +4000, +7500
Quinn Ewers, Texas, +1000, +1400, +4000

Hunter extending the gap between himself and Jeanty came with DraftKings reporting 62 percent of all Heisman money wagered since Saturday has backed the Buffs’ star. Jeanty had drawn 25 percent, while Gabriel was at 6 percent and Ward at just 2 percent.

Meanwhile, BetMGM reported that Hunter and Jeanty are the book’s two biggest liabilities in the Heisman market. Hunter has been backed by 35.2 percent of all money wagered and 17.3 percent of all bets, with Jeanty drawing 11.3 and 9.9 percent, respectively.

–Field Level Media