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Jeanty falls short of record as dream season gets stuffed by Penn State defense in CFP loss

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Ashton Jeanty took the handoff on Boise State’s first play and made it just a few steps before being greeted by a wall of dark blue Penn State jerseys that swallowed him up and shoved him backward for no gain. “But it’s hard when you’re digging yourself out of a two-score.” Jeanty finished with 2,601 yards rushing …

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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 …

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4 weeks ago

Travis Hunter, Colorado’s dynamic two-way star, wins the coveted 2024 Heisman Trophy

CNN

CNN — 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 beat out the other finalists for the 90th Heisman award, including Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel and Miami’s Cam Ward, to claim college football’s most prestigious trophy. Travis Hunter proved today, and …

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1 month 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 …

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1 month ago

No. 10 Boise State grabs CFP spot, beating No. 19 UNLV 21-7 in Mountain West championship

Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho — Ashton Jeanty ran for 209 yards and a touchdown and No. “In January when they were playing tug of war on the field with their shirts off, they talked about what they wanted to do this season,” Boise State coach Spencer Danielson said. “But you continue to learn from them and move your organization forward and find …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Ashton Jeanty rushes for 226 yards, Boise State beats Oregon State 34-18

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Obviously, this season is not how we wanted it to go, but it’s a stepping stone for the future,” said Oregon State cornerback Skyler Thomas, the team’s leading tackler this season. “I’m most definitely planning on coming back.” Boise State built a 14-0 lead in the …

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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Travis Hunter tracker: Superstar’s huge performance can’t save Colorado from upset loss

New York Times

With each passing week, Travis Hunter looks more and more like the clear Heisman front-runner. Colorado’s path to the Big 12 Championship Game and College Football Playoff, however, became a lot rockier Saturday after the Buffaloes lost to Kansas 37-21. Until then, more on Hunter’s latest performance … GO DEEPER College Football Playoff 2024 projections: Indiana hangs on as Alabama, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

2024 Heisman Trophy odds: Travis Hunter is in firm control ahead of Ashton Jeanty

New York Times

Travis Hunter was already the betting favorite to win the Heisman Trophy before putting in a performance on Saturday that only he can. Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty also saw his odds get shorter, going from +400 to +350 after rushing for 159 yards and three touchdowns in the Broncos’ win at San Jose State. Hunter basically absorbed Dillon …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heisman straw poll: Travis Hunter leaving all others in the dust

New York Times

If the polling is any indication, this thing is about over. Polling results can mislead, it’s been noted a time or two, but the conversation at large, the betting odds and The Athletic Heisman Trophy straw poll all tell the same story: Colorado receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is the overwhelming favorite to take home the most coveted award in college athletics. …

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1 month, 3 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 …

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1 month, 3 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 …

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Boise State Dominates San Diego State, Clinching Sixth Straight Victory

Associated Press

No. 15 Boise State routed San Diego State 56-24, extending their winning streak to six games. Ashton Jeanty had a stellar performance with 149 yards and two touchdowns, while Maddux Madsen threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns. The Broncos' offense dominated the first half, scoring three touchdowns in the first quarter and holding the Aztecs scoreless for most of …

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2 months, 1 week 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 …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Boise State vs. San Diego State: A Battle for Mountain West Supremacy

Associated Press

Boise State and San Diego State clash in a pivotal Mountain West matchup on Friday night. The Broncos seek to extend their unbeaten streak to three games, while the Aztecs are looking to bounce back from a tough loss to Washington State. Ashton Jeanty remains a dominant force on the ground, while Sean Lewis's leadership is crucial for San Diego …

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2 months, 1 week 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 …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cam Ward’s star turn, Ashton Jeanty for Heisman, and more college football midseason superlatives

New York Times

We’re officially at the midway point of what has been a wild first half of the season. Breakout Star Cam Ward, Miami Last year produced a very celebrated quarterback crop; this year’s group, according to NFL personnel sources, isn’t close to last year’s. “Navy’s OC is the most innovative in college football.” Army QB Bryson Daily is eighth in the …

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2 months, 3 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 …

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3 months ago

College football Week 7 oddly specific predictions: Texas, Ohio State survive upset threats

New York Times

Fraud alert: It’s me. Most passing yards We’ve had 15 FBS quarterbacks throw for 400 yards in a game this season, and only two have done it more than once: Miami’s Cam Ward and North Texas’ Chandler Morris. Here’s what I know: Jeanty ran for 192 yards and three touchdowns and nearly led Boise State to a win in Eugene …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Boise State’s win over Wazzu sets it up for Playoff — but league play still awaits

New York Times

The oddities of this 2024 college football season still permeate on a weekly basis. Like this one: A team with one of the best Group of 5 hopes of crashing this new 12-team College Football Playoff format hasn’t even played a conference game yet. The one that looks like it could be key is Boise State’s road trip to face …

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3 months, 4 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 …

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4 months, 1 week 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 …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Green, Jeanty lead Boise State to 44-20 win over UNLV for Mountain West title

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We’re excited, but we wanted this one real bad.” As for Boise State, its players lobbied for Danielson to get the job on a full-time basis, and they made their best statement on the field. “Our did a great job picking the guy,” said Broncos safety …

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Jeanty falls short of record as dream season gets stuffed by Penn State defense in CFP loss

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

Travis Hunter, Colorado’s dynamic two-way star, wins the coveted 2024 Heisman Trophy

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

No. 10 Boise State grabs CFP spot, beating No. 19 UNLV 21-7 in Mountain West championship

Ashton Jeanty rushes for 226 yards, Boise State beats Oregon State 34-18

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

Travis Hunter tracker: Superstar’s huge performance can’t save Colorado from upset loss

2024 Heisman Trophy odds: Travis Hunter is in firm control ahead of Ashton Jeanty

Heisman straw poll: Travis Hunter leaving all others in the dust

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

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

Boise State Dominates San Diego State, Clinching Sixth Straight Victory

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

Boise State vs. San Diego State: A Battle for Mountain West Supremacy

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

Cam Ward’s star turn, Ashton Jeanty for Heisman, and more college football midseason superlatives

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

College football Week 7 oddly specific predictions: Texas, Ohio State survive upset threats

Boise State’s win over Wazzu sets it up for Playoff — but league play still awaits

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

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

Green, Jeanty lead Boise State to 44-20 win over UNLV for Mountain West title