After a chaotic Week 6 in college football, de spotlight dey shine on two players who no be quarterbacks but dey dominate de field. Ashton Jeanty from Boise State and Travis Hunter from Colorado dey lead de way as de top favorites for de prestigious Heisman Trophy.
Jeanty, who play for Boise State, dey show remarkable performance dis season. He average more than 10 yards per carry and already surpass 1,000 rushing yards in just five games. In deir recent game against Utah State, Jeanty rush 13 times for 186 yards and score three touchdowns in de first half alone. His season statistics include 95 carries, 1,031 yards, and 16 touchdowns, making him de only running back in college football to exceed 1,000 rushing yards dis season.
Travis Hunter, on de other hand, dey contribute heavily on both offense and defense for Colorado. He play over 100 snaps per game, with 46 receptions for 561 yards and six touchdowns on offense, and 16 tackles, two interceptions, and three passes defended on defense. Although Colorado had a bye in Week 6, Hunter’s overall performance has been exceptional.
If either Jeanty or Hunter win de Heisman, dem go join a select group as only de fifth non-quarterback to earn de award since 2000. De only others who achieve dis feat include Reggie Bush, Mark Ingram, Derrick Henry, and Devonta Smith.
Currently, de leading quarterback in de Heisman race is Cam Ward from Miami, who orchestrated an impressive comeback in a thrilling 39-38 victory over California. However, his odds are +450, behind Jeanty and Hunter.
