Volcano to Heisman stage: Ashton Jeanty’s journey helped push Boise State into playoff
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Volcano to Heisman stage: Ashton Jeanty’s journey helped push Boise State into playoff

Associated Press  

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Ashton Jeanty’s athletic arc took him from the bowels of an Italian volcano to the Heisman Trophy stage in New York City. Playing teams from other bases required body-stiffening bus rides — 18 hours one way to Germany — but those early days shaped the man and player he is today as Boise State’s star running back. Living over there helped me deal with change, see a lot of different things, have a lot of different experiences.” Jeanty’s journey has pushed Boise State into the College Football Playoff for the first time, a rise that started with a national attention-grabbing at the 2007 Fiesta Bowl. Jeanty enters the Fiesta Bowl needing 132 yards rushing to break Barry Sanders’ single-season NCAA record of 2,628 that’s stood since 1988.

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Penn State preparing for hard-charging Jeanty and Boise State in CFP quarterfinals
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1 week, 4 days ago

Penn State preparing for hard-charging Jeanty and Boise State in CFP quarterfinals

Associated Press  

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State players have watched Ashton Jeanty make opponents look silly all season. Additionally, Jeanty’s yards after contact exceed every FBS running backs’ rushing total since Oklahoma State’s Chuba Hubbard led the NCAA with 2,094 total rushing yards in 2019. Although he’s helped Boise State churn out 250 rushing yards per game, good for fifth among …

Dillon Gabriel, Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Cam Ward are named Heisman finalists
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Dillon Gabriel, Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Cam Ward are named Heisman finalists

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and Miami’s Cam Ward were announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists on Monday night. AP AUDIO: Dillon Gabriel, Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Cam Ward are named Heisman finalists The list for college football’s most prestigious honor …

Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty highlight 2024 Heisman Trophy finalists
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty highlight 2024 Heisman Trophy finalists

New York Times  

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Miami quarterback Cam Ward were announced Monday as the finalists for the Heisman Trophy. Jeanty is having a historic season, closing in on Barry Sanders’ official NCAA rushing record of 2,628 yards. GO DEEPER Heisman Trophy odds: Travis Hunter takes control heading into final …

Ashton Jeanty lets his play do the talking for CFP-bound Boise State
4 weeks ago

Ashton Jeanty lets his play do the talking for CFP-bound Boise State

Associated Press  

BOISE, Idaho — After Ashton Jeanty streaked through the middle of UNLV’s defense on his way to a 75-yard touchdown run Friday night in the Mountain West Conference title game, he didn’t strike the Heisman pose. “Not only is this one of the best teams in the nation, but they’ve got one of the best players in the nation.” Jeanty …

Dillon Gabriel’s run at Oregon harkens back to the days of another Hawaii-born QB, Marcus Mariota
1 month ago

Dillon Gabriel’s run at Oregon harkens back to the days of another Hawaii-born QB, Marcus Mariota

Associated Press  

Dillon Gabriel was faced with a quandary when he arrived at Oregon this year. “You know, when you’re growing up and you have that kind of direct example, a guy from Hawaii, playing at a high level, at the DI level, and then you see him go to the NFL, it’s like you can see it, you can believe it,” …

AP Player of the Week: QB Kyle McCord shreds Miami defense in Syracuse’s first top-10 win since 2017
1 month ago

AP Player of the Week: QB Kyle McCord shreds Miami defense in Syracuse’s first top-10 win since 2017

Associated Press  

The Associated Press national player of the week in college football for Week 14 of the season: Kyle McCord, Syracuse The Ohio State transfer completed 26 of 36 passes for 380 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-38 win over then-No. McCord, who leads the nation with 360 yards passing per game, has thrown for a school-record 29 touchdowns and …

Heisman straw poll: Ashton Jeanty can’t seem to gain much ground, but he can make history
1 month, 1 week ago

Heisman straw poll: Ashton Jeanty can’t seem to gain much ground, but he can make history

New York Times  

These results did impact The Athletic’s Heisman Trophy straw poll — ever so slightly, with Hunter losing two first-place votes to drop to 24, and Jeanty doubling his first-place votes to get to two. Player Team Pos 1st 2nd 3rd Pts Travis Hunter Colorado WR/CB 24 3 0 78 Ashton Jeanty Boise State RB 2 22 2 52 Cam Ward …

Ashton Jeanty passes 2,000-yard mark as Boise State clinches Mountain West title game spot
1 month, 1 week ago

Ashton Jeanty passes 2,000-yard mark as Boise State clinches Mountain West title game spot

New York Times  

Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty became the first 2,000-yard rusher in the FBS since 2019 as the No. Jeanty’s 169-yard performance helped Boise State earn a 17-13 win Saturday night at Wyoming. ASHTON JEANTY 61-YARD HOUSE CALL 🏠 @BroncoSportsFB pic.twitter.com/paiTgJl7I8 — CBS Sports College Football 🏈 November 24, 2024 Jeanty was sidelined later in the third quarter with …

Ashton Jeanty runs for 159 yards and 3 TDs as No. 13 Boise State beats San Jose State 42-21
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ashton Jeanty runs for 159 yards and 3 TDs as No. 13 Boise State beats San Jose State 42-21

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 13 Boise State beat San Jose State 42-21 on Saturday for its eighth straight win. And it shows on the field.” Jeanty’s 2-yard touchdown tied the game before halftime after Ty Benefield intercepted a pass in Boise State territory. San Jose State jumped out to a …

Ashton Jeanty: Running back makes history as he continues excellent season
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ashton Jeanty: Running back makes history as he continues excellent season

CNN  

CNN — Running back Ashton Jeanty continued his standout, historic season on Friday, setting a single-season school rushing record and helping No. “He’s the best football player in the country,” Boise State coach Spencer Danielson told reporters after the game. “I know it’s uncommon where your best leader is also your hardest worker and a guy that loves his team …

Boise State's Ashton Jeanty Shatters Mountain West Record, Contends Heisman Trophy
2 months ago

Boise State's Ashton Jeanty Shatters Mountain West Record, Contends Heisman Trophy

CNN  

Ashton Jeanty continues his dominant form, breaking a program record in the process, he leads Boise State to a convincing 56-24 victory over San Diego State. He rushed for 149 yards on 31 carries and scored two touchdowns, showcasing his exceptional running ability. The Broncos' quarterback, Maddux Madsen, had a career-high performance with 307 passing yards, four touchdowns, and two …

From Navy Base to College Court: Ashton Jeanty's Football Journey Across the Globe
2 months ago

From Navy Base to College Court: Ashton Jeanty's Football Journey Across the Globe

Associated Press  

The article describes the football roots of Heisman Trophy candidate Ashton Jeanty, who played football at a Navy base in Italy. He learned to play football there and was recruited by 15th-ranked Boise State University. The article highlights the unique circumstances of his high school career, including playing in a volcano and on long bus trips to neighboring countries. It …

Boise State Dominates UNLV, Clinches Playoff Spot in Thriller
2 months, 1 week ago

Boise State Dominates UNLV, Clinches Playoff Spot in Thriller

Associated Press  

Boise State won against UNLV 29-24 in a crucial game for both teams' playoff aspirations. Ashton Jeanty led the Broncos with 128 yards and a touchdown, while Maddux Madsen passed for 209 yards and a touchdown for UNLV. The Broncos took control in the second half with two touchdowns in the final 1:50 of the first half and held on …

Heisman straw poll: Ashton Jeanty sprints into the lead, Dillon Gabriel makes an appearance
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Heisman straw poll: Ashton Jeanty sprints into the lead, Dillon Gabriel makes an appearance

New York Times  

Travis Hunter got hurt, left early and watched his team lose a close one. So as the pool of candidates expands in The Athletic’s Heisman straw poll — to a season-high nine this week — Jeanty also boasts the most points a candidate has earned. After rushing for 217 yards and a touchdown, plus catching a touchdown, in Boise State’s …

Heisman straw poll: Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty right on the heels of Colorado’s Travis Hunter
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Heisman straw poll: Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty right on the heels of Colorado’s Travis Hunter

New York Times  

Travis Hunter did nothing to lose ground in the minds of Heisman Trophy voters, just a quiet break from the field while college football took a mundane weekend on paper and set it ablaze — four top-11 teams losing to unranked opponents, with Miami storming back at Cal to avoid being the fifth. Player Team Pos 1ST 2ND 3RD PTS …

Heisman Trophy 2024 odds: Ashton Jeanty new favorite to win, Travis Hunter moves up
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Heisman Trophy 2024 odds: Ashton Jeanty new favorite to win, Travis Hunter moves up

New York Times  

There were a number of big upsets in college football on Saturday that not only shook up the College Football Playoff picture, but the Heisman Trophy race as well. Now, it’s Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty in the top spot with +200 odds on BetMGM. Tomlinson may be a better comp from a Heisman perspective because his TCU team …

From Italy to Boise State, how RB Ashton Jeanty became a scoring sensation
3 months, 3 weeks ago

From Italy to Boise State, how RB Ashton Jeanty became a scoring sensation

New York Times  

On a practice field on the outskirts of a thousand-year-old city, Jim Davis handed the high school freshman a football and told him his objective. “We fell short, but whoever we play from here on out these next 10 games, we’re going to dominate.” #RB1 Ashton Jeanty currently leads the FBS in… Rushing yards: 459 Rushing TDs: 9 Forced missed …

Ashton Jeanty rushes for school records of six TDs and 267 yards and Boise State wins 56-45
4 months ago

Ashton Jeanty rushes for school records of six TDs and 267 yards and Boise State wins 56-45

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! STATESBORO, Ga. — Ashton Jeanty ran for school records of six touchdowns and 267 yards and Boise State overcame Georgia Southern 56-45 on Saturday in a season opener. He gave Boise State its first points with a 77-yard score and finished his scoring with a 75-yarder …

Oregon’s Bo Nix ends 5-year college odyssey as one of most productive QBs in NCAA history
1 year ago

Oregon’s Bo Nix ends 5-year college odyssey as one of most productive QBs in NCAA history

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I feel like I’ve played a lot of football,” Nix said, grinning. Nix’s final passing touchdown of the afternoon — his fifth, which tied a Fiesta Bowl record — came early in the third quarter on a trick play with a reverse and then a flea-flicker. …

Virginia’s Armstrong commits to play QB at NC State
1 year, 11 months ago

Virginia’s Armstrong commits to play QB at NC State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! RALEIGH, N.C. — Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong is transferring to North Carolina State. The move allows him to reunite with his former offensive coordinator Robert Anae, who directed the Cavaliers’ offense during the most productive years of Armstrong’s career with the Cavaliers and recently signed on …

FSU standout QB Jordan Travis returning for senior season
2 years ago

FSU standout QB Jordan Travis returning for senior season

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis, the fourth player in school history to account for 3,000 yards and 30 touchdowns in a single season, is staying in school for his senior year. “So many memories have been made on this field and we’re not done yet,” Travis said in a highlight video posted on social media. “See y’all …

2022 college football Heisman Trophy odds tracker: C.J. Stroud is the favorite again, but chasing pack nears
2 years, 1 month ago

2022 college football Heisman Trophy odds tracker: C.J. Stroud is the favorite again, but chasing pack nears

New York Times  

When Bo Nix arrived at Auburn he was looked at as the catalyst for a return to greatness for the Tigers. Eventually Nix took his Auburn degree and two years of eligibility to Oregon with hopes of a fresh start and rekindling a relationship with his former Auburn offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham. This game will not only go a long …

Back-to-back: Young gives Alabama consecutive Heisman wins
3 years ago

Back-to-back: Young gives Alabama consecutive Heisman wins

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! NEW YORK — Bryce Young didn’t just meet the standard set by the star quarterbacks who preceded him at Alabama, he exceeded it and gave the Crimson Tide a rare Heisman back-to-back. Young became the first Tide quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, …

COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: OSU’s Henderson runs for 277 yards
3 years, 3 months ago

COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: OSU’s Henderson runs for 277 yards

Associated Press  

STARS —TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State, broke Archie Griffin’s 49-year-old freshman rushing record, running for 277 yards and three as the No. 17 Rebels beat Tulane 61-21, —Jaylen Warren, Oklahoma State, rushed for 218 yards and two TDs to help the Cowboys escape with a 21-20 victory over Boise State. —Dylan Morris, Washington, passed for 367 yards and three TDs, and …

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