Travis Hunter of Colorado Wins 2024 Heisman Trophy with 2,231 Points, Edging Out Boise State's Ashton Jeanty

Dec 15, 2024, 04:50 AM

Travis Hunter of the University of Colorado has won the 2024 Heisman Trophy, becoming the second player in school history to receive this prestigious award. Hunter, a versatile two-way star, excelled as both a wide receiver and cornerback, leading the Buffaloes to a 9-3 record and a bowl game berth in the Alamo Bowl. He garnered 552 first-place votes and 2,231 points, securing a comfortable victory over Boise State's Ashton Jeanty, who finished second with 309 first-place votes and 2,017 points. This year's Heisman race was notably close, marking the smallest margin of victory since 2009. Hunter's season was highlighted by his 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns on offense, alongside four interceptions, 32 tackles, and 11 passes defended on defense. He also won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver and the Chuck Bednarik Award as the top defender. His performance not only validated Coach Deion Sanders' recruitment strategy but also set a new standard for two-way players in college football.