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"Ashton Jeanty is the people’s Heisman": Fans console Boise State RB after losing to Travis Hunter in incredibly close contest

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty captured the hearts of college football fans with a season for the ages, but he fell just short of winning the 2024 Heisman Trophy. On Saturday night, Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter edged out Jeanty in one of the tightest races in recent memory, securing the award by only 214 points—the slimmest margin since 2009.

Jeanty, who took home the prestigious Doak Walker Award as the nation’s top running back, finished with 2,017 points in Heisman voting compared to Hunter’s 2,231. Hunter earned 552 first-place votes, while Jeanty garnered 309.

The result sparked debate among fans, many of whom took to social media to voice their opinion. One fan on X wrote:

“Travis Hunter is the media’s Heisman. Ashton Jeanty is the people’s Heisman.”
“How it feels watching a once in a generational season by Ashton Jeanty just to lose the Heisman Trophy to Travis Hunter,” another fan wrote.

Some fans even backed Jeanty with stats, while others questioned the award’s criteria, arguing that it’s turning into a popularity contest.

“Me interrupting Travis Hunter’s Heisman speech to say Ashton Jeanty deserved it,” a fan wrote.
“Travis Hunter is the best iron man football player that I can remember watching, but having said that, Ashton Jeanty gets my Heisman vote,” another wrote.
“The Internet picked the Heisman this year. Travis Hunter is amazing but Jeanty deserved it,” a fan wrote.

Despite the controversy, the Colorado star excelled on both sides of the ball, racking up 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns as a wide receiver while snagging four interceptions as a cornerback.

Still, Jeanty’s fans believe his historic season deserved top honors. Whether it was his standout performances or his undeniable impact on the field, many feel he should have walked away with the Heisman Trophy.

Travis Hunter edges out Boise State's Ashton Jeanty

Dec 14, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, left, smiles alongside Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty - Source: Imagn
Dec 14, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, left, smiles alongside Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty - Source: Imagn

Travis Hunter, Colorado Buffaloes' dynamic two-way star, claimed the prestigious 2024 Heisman Trophy on Saturday, edging out Boise State's Ashton Jeanty, the runner-up.

Hunter becomes just the second player in Colorado history to win college football’s most coveted award, joining legendary running back Rashaan Salaam, who earned the honor 30 years ago in 1994 with an incredible 2,055 rushing yards.

Hunter’s 2024 regular season was nothing short of electrifying. He recorded 92 receptions for 1,152 yards, 14 touchdowns and an impressive 12.5 yards per catch. Meanwhile, Jeanty had a stellar season of his own, rushing for 2,497 yards on 344 carries, with 29 touchdowns and a remarkable 7.3 yards per carry.

Despite Jeanty’s jaw-dropping numbers, Hunter’s versatility and game-changing impact earned him the top spot this year.

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