November 24th 2024.
Let's take a closer look at the top contenders for the Heisman Trophy and how they performed on Saturday. Among these contenders is Travis Hunter, a versatile player for the CU Buffs who plays both wide receiver and cornerback. Going into Saturday's game, Hunter had strong odds at -400. Despite his impressive performance with 8 receptions for 125 yards and 2 touchdowns, as well as 7 tackles and 1 pass defended, the CU Buffs were unable to defeat the Kansas Jayhawks, losing 37-21 in Kansas City. However, this does not seem to have affected Hunter's chances at winning the Heisman, as he confidently struck the Heisman pose in the end zone after his second touchdown and looked every bit the part of a potential winner.
Another contender, Ashton Jeanty from Boise State, had odds at +450 going into Saturday's game against Wyoming. Jeanty had an exceptional game with 20 carries for 169 yards and a touchdown, further solidifying his spot in the race. However, being on a Group of Five team may put him at a disadvantage, but with his impressive statistics, he may still have a chance. In their 17-13 victory, Jeanty also surpassed 2,000 rushing yards for the season, adding to his impressive record.
Miami's quarterback Cam Ward had odds at +1500 before Saturday's game against Wake Forest. Despite their loss, Ward put on a strong performance, completing 27 of 38 passes for 280 yards and 2 touchdowns, as well as running in another touchdown. He also broke Bernie Kosar's single-season passing record for Miami, which had stood for 40 years. With at least two more games left to play, Ward has given voters a lot to consider.
Kurtis Rourke, Indiana's quarterback, had odds at +3000 going into Saturday's game. After a strong performance against Michigan last week, Rourke moved up to the top four contenders. However, in their first loss of the season, Rourke had a tough game against Ohio State, completing only 8 of 18 passes for 68 yards and getting sacked 5 times. This may have affected his chances, but it's important to note that he had been performing well all season.
Lastly, we have Shedeur Sanders from Colorado, with odds at +20000 before Saturday's game against Kansas. While his chances at the Heisman may be slim, Sanders put on an impressive performance, completing 23 of 29 passes for 266 yards and 3 touchdowns with no interceptions. However, with Hunter's rising star, Sanders' dark horse candidacy may not be enough to tip the scales in his favor. It's also worth mentioning that Sanders played very well on Saturday, despite being overshadowed by Hunter's performance.
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