December 13th 2024.
Travis Hunter, the star player from Colorado, is gearing up for the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York this Saturday. He is one of the four finalists for the prestigious award. Let's take a closer look at the other three finalists and their incredible achievements this season.
First up is Dillon Gabriel, the senior quarterback from Oregon. He has been a key player for the No. 1 team in college football and has a strong chance of making it to New York. Nicknamed "Mr. Worldwide", Gabriel has had an impressive career, having played for Central Florida and Oklahoma before landing in Oregon. He hails from Hawaii and has drawn comparisons to 2014 Heisman winner, Marcus Mariota. This season, Gabriel has thrown for an impressive 3,558 yards and has 28 touchdowns under his belt.
Next, we have Ashton Jeanty, the junior running back from Boise State. Despite playing late-night games, Jeanty has been a dominant force on the field. He is only 141 yards away from breaking Barry Sanders' record for the most rushing yards in a season, set in 1988. He has also been the recipient of two prestigious awards, the Maxwell Award and the Doak Walker Award. Jeanty and the Broncos will be facing off against either Penn State or SMU in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve.
Our third finalist is Cam Ward, the senior quarterback from Miami. This Texas native has had an impressive season, throwing for 4,123 yards and 36 touchdowns. He narrowly missed out on the College Football Playoff, but his team will be playing in the Pop-Tart Bowl on December 28. Similar to Gabriel, Ward has also been a two-time transfer and started his college career at a non-Power 4 school. He has also been awarded the 2024 Davey O'Brien Award for the best college quarterback.
It's interesting to note that all three finalists, along with Hunter, started their college careers at non-Power 4 schools before making their way to the top. They have all proven that hard work and determination can lead to great success. And speaking of Hunter, his grandmother had always believed that he was destined for the Heisman Trophy. She was right, and Hunter's incredible journey has led him to become one of the top contenders for the award.
As we eagerly await the Heisman Trophy ceremony, it's clear that all four finalists have had an incredible season and have worked hard to get to where they are. It's a testament to their talent and dedication to the sport. No matter who takes home the trophy, they have all made a mark in the world of college football and have bright futures ahead.
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