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University of Colorado’s Travis Hunter was crowned the winner of the 2024 Heisman Trophy on Saturday following an impressive season with the Buffaloes.
Hunter excelled as a wide receiver and cornerback for the Buffs. His offensive contributions included leading the Big 12 with 92 receptions and 14 touchdowns and ranked third with 1,152 receiving yards.
He was also dynamic on defense – a rarity in today’s game – showcasing his versatility with four interceptions, 31 total tackles, 15 passes defended, and a pivotal game-winning forced fumble in an overtime win against Baylor.
He played 1,356 snaps on offense and defense in 12 games this season – 379 more than any other player in the FBS, according to ESPN.
Hunter beat out the other finalists, including Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel and Miami’s Cam Ward, to claim college football’s most prestigious trophy. He becomes the second player in Colorado’s history to win the coveted award and the first since Rashaan Salaam in 1994.
Travis Hunter scored 14 touchdowns and intercepted four passes during the 2024 season – John E. Moore III/Getty Images
An emotional Hunter hugged his Colorado head coach and former NFL cornerback Deion Sanders, among others, as he made his way up to the stage of the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York.
Hunter thanked multiple family members and coaches in his acceptance speech but was overcome with emotion when he thanked his father.
“He’s not here to be able to make it, but I know you’re watching it on TV. Dad, I love you. All the stuff you went through man, now look at your oldest son, I did this for you,” Hunter said.
“All the times that you didn’t get to see me, and the times that you came to see my games, from not seeing probably two games in high school to seeing me on TV every weekend and coming to…
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Author : CNN
Publish date : 2024-12-15 04:23:00
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