Ashton Jeanty Responds to Travis Hunter's Viral Comments About Heisman Race in Video

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty responded to comments from Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter regarding his Heisman Trophy candidacy.

"Kudos to Travis, he's balling for real," Jeanty told YouTuber Deestroying in a video posted on his channel (h/t On3.com). "He's doing some stuff we ain't ever seen nobody do. Personally, I don't take no offense to it. He's just speaking his opinion, everybody's got an opinion."

"For me, what I've been doing hasn't been done in 36, 37 years, so that's something special," Jeanty added. "If I keep that up and break a record that's been around for 36 years, I feel like you can't really compete with that."

Hunter previously discussed his belief that playing on both sides of the ball gives him an edge over Jeanty, saying that "it's not like we haven't seen a running back that's good" during an appearance on the Outta Pocket with RGIII podcast.

Boise State is in the midst of a 5-1 season due to Jeanty's heroics on the ground. The Broncos are ranked No. 17 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll.

The 20-year-old has been nearly unstoppable for the Broncos, rushing for 1,248 yards and recording 18 total touchdowns during his first six appearances of the season. Jeanty has showcased his ability to elude defenders and also fight through contact, averaging an impressive 9.9 yards per carry.

He's on pace to challenge for the all-time single-season rushing record in college football, which is currently held by legendary running back Barry Sanders. Sanders ran for 2,628 yards at Oklahoma State in 1988, which resulted in a Heisman Trophy victory.

As for Hunter, he's also in the midst of a strong season with the Buffaloes. The 21-year-old has thrived at both wide receiver and cornerback, hauling in 51 receptions for 604 yards and six touchdowns.

He's also racked up 19 tackles, three passes defensed, two interceptions and a forced fumble.

He wouldn't be the first player to win the Heisman while playing on both sides of the ball. Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Charles Woodson hoisted the trophy in 1997 after playing wide receiver and returning punts in addition to his defensive work with Michigan.

Hunter has been slowed down by a shoulder injury in recent weeks, which forced him to exit in the second half of Colorado's 34-7 win over Arizona on Saturday. The Buffaloes have still been able to maintain a record of 5-2, already surpassing their 2023 win total.

Both players should remain firmly in the Heisman conversation if they're able to remain healthy for the rest of the year, although Jeanty should have the edge if he can break Sanders' record.