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Just how realistic are Travis Hunter’s Heisman chances?
The star defensive back and wide receiver is still the No. 4 favorite for the Heisman Trophy at BetMGM, though his odds are far behind a clear top three. Hunter (+1800), trails Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty (+200), Miami QB Cam Ward (+240) and Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel (+400) in the Heisman race ahead of Week 9 and his odds are just shorter than Clemson QB Cade Klubnik (+2000).
Hunter’s odds have gotten longer over the past two weeks as he suffered a shoulder injury against Kansas State. He was knocked out of the game late in the first half after taking a hard hit and didn’t play at all in the second half.
Hunter played in Colorado’s blowout win over Arizona in Week 8, but he watched the second half in street clothes and was limited when he was on the field. Though he missed just one offensive snap, Hunter played just 13 defensive snaps.
Hunter’s the most unique player in college football. No player has been able to play on both sides of the ball at such a high level in the modern era. He’s been Colorado’s top receiver and No. 1 cornerback ever since he stepped on the field last September and routinely plays over 100 plays per game.
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However, the high number of plays also means more chances for Hunter to get injured. He missed three games a season ago with a lacerated liver after taking a huge hit against Colorado State.
Despite missing those three games, Hunter was still named an All-American and is on track to be named an All-American once again. But the Heisman could be out of reach if Hunter continues to be limited.
Sanders said Tuesday that Hunter is “healthier” heading into Saturday’s game against Cincinnati and that he thinks “he’ll have more productivity because he’s…
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Publish date : 2024-10-23 13:17:50
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