Travis Hunter wins 2024 Heisman Trophy: Colorado star named best player in college football
Colorado’s Travis Hunter on Saturday was named the winner of the Heisman Trophy, college football’s most prestigious individual award.
Colorado’s Travis Hunter was named the winner of the Heisman Trophy, college football’s most prestigious individual award, becoming the first honoree in more than two decades to play significant roles on both offense and defense.
Hunter was one of four Heisman finalists Saturday, and the heavy betting favorite to win. His fellow finalists were Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.
The award is determined by 928 voters including media members, living past Heisman winners and one fan vote.
Hunter received 552 first-place votes, 2,231 points from voters overall and earned 80.14% of the possible points, but his victory over runner-up Jeanty
" target="_blank">was no runaway. Hunter’s 214-point margin of victory was the Heisman’s smallest in 15 years. Gabriel finished third in voting and Ward was fourth.
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