The conference championship weekend was filled with drama, highlights, and plenty of individual highlights.
In Colorado Get out Travis Hunter continues to dominate the Heisman leaderboard, even if Colorado doesn’t play this weekend. Meanwhile, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty had another outstanding game this weekend, rushing for 209 yards and a touchdown while leading the Broncos to the Mountain West championship.
Both Hunter and Jeanty have significant leads Oregonn QB Dillon Gabriel, who also had an impressive outing in Oregon’s win over Penn State in the Big Ten Championship Game.
Here’s a look at the current Heisman Trophy odds following conference championship weekend.
Travis HunterCB/WR, In Colorado: -2500
Hunter and the Buffaloes didn’t qualify for the Big 12 Championship Game, meaning the standout was idle this weekend while his top competition — Ashton Jeanty and Dillon Gabriel — both got a chance to shine and impress Heisman voters one last time.
Hunter did everything he could to close out college football’s top prize in Colorado’s regular season finale. He finished with 10 receptions for 116 yards and three touchdowns on offense, while adding another interception — his fourth of the season — in the Buffaloes’ dominant 52-0 victory over Oklahoma State.
“Travis won the Heisman today with his play,” Colorado coach Deion Sanders said after the game.
Hunter has now compiled 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns, passing Nelson Spruce for the most by a Colorado wide receiver in a single season.
Next: TBD
Colorado WR/DB Travis Hunter has compiled 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
Ashton JeantyRB, Boise State: +1000
Jeanty had the luxury of playing in the conference championship game this week, and the Boise State running back delivered in a big way. Jeanty carried the ball 32 times for 209 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos’ 21-7 victory over ULNV on Friday night. With the win, Jeanty and the Broncos clinched a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff.
Jeanty has now rushed for 2,497 yards through 13 games, moving into fourth place among FBS’ all-time single-season rushing leaders. Jeanty’s record holder on the trails is Barry Sanders, who rushed for 2,628 yards back in 1988, with 131 yards and at least one more game guaranteed.
Next: TBD
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty has rushed for 2,497 yards through 13 games. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images
Dillon GabrielQB, In Oregon: +30000
Gabriel put on a clinic during Oregon’s 45-37 win over Penn State in the Big Ten Championship Game. The senior QB completed 22 of 32 passes for 283 yards and four touchdowns as the Ducks improved to 13-0 and earned a first-round bye to the CFP.
Gabriel is completing better than 73% of his passes for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns through 13 games this season.
Next: TBD
Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel has thrown for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns through 13 games this season. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
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