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Colorado star Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy as the top individual player in college football, capping one of the most unique seasons we have ever seen. A multi-dimensional threat, Hunter led Colorado’s turnaround season while playing nearly full-time on both sides of the ball.
Two days before taking home the Heisman, Hunter was also presented with the Bednarik Award, given annually to the top defensive player in college football, and the Biletnikoff Award, which goes to the top wide receiver in college football. He’s the first athlete to ever win both awards in the same season, and it underscores his ability to play all over the field.
Hunter played an astounding 120.3 snaps per game. As a receiver, he ranked top six nationally in receptions (92), receiving yards (1,152) and touchdowns (14). He also tied for No. 5 nationally in passes defended with four interceptions and 11 pass breakups.
He earned All-America honors from CBS Sports at cornerback (first team), all-purpose (first team) and wide receiver (second team) this past week.
Obviously, given his tremendous production and postseason plaudits, Hunter had plenty of highlight reel plays during the 2024 season. In light of his latest accomplishment, it felt appropriate to take a journey through his more standout moments as the year progressed.
Hunter plays hero in Week 1
Colorado’s 2024 season almost got derailed in Week 1 when it battled North Dakota State, an FCS power that has upset plenty of FBS teams in recent years. The Buffaloes began the fourth quarter with a slight 24-20 advantage. They drove the ball all the way to NDSU’s 5-yard line but were forced into a third-and-goal situation.
There, with the play clock expiring, quarterback Shedeur Sanders took…
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Author : Will Backus
Publish date : 2024-12-15 02:40:00
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