The legitimacy of the Heisman Trophy is called into question on a fairly regular basis so no one should be shocked that this year is no different. The Heisman Committee chose Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter for this year’s honor in what was the closest vote since 2009.
Just behind Hunter was Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. Jeanty also won the Nissan fan vote, getting more support than Hunter by the people. Think of all this is the popular vote and the electoral college if you need yet another political reference.
Jeanty’s season was historic. He finished with 344 carries for 2,497 rushing yards and 29 rushing touchdowns. He carried Boise State to the College Football Playoff and will be the top running back off the board in the 2025 NFL draft.
This is not to take anything away from Hunter’s season which was excellent. However, it’s hard to see the fan vote and having watched every game these two played and not conclude Jeanty was the most outstanding player in the country of the guys on the ballot. Hunter and the entire Colorado program have been media darlings all season so it makes sense the college football awards would be their final opportunity to promote them and their program.
