It's been a while since a non-quarterback has won the Heisman Trophy. You would have to travel all the way back to 2020 when DeVonta Smith did it with Alabama. Now Boise St. running back Ashton Jeanty has firmly placed himself near the top of the list

Boise State football is having a great season riding on the back on RB Ashton Jeanty. The junior running back is one of the best players in college football right now. Jeanty is now getting Heisman attention after delivering another impressive performance on Saturday against Washington State.

It might be time for college football fans across the country to start paying attention to Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, but his head coach

If the Heisman trophy were given to any position other than quarterback, the common thought would be that two-way star Travis Hunter would be the clear favorite. However, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is giving him a run for his money.

Hunter sent a message Saturday in Orlando that he should be among the serious contenders for the Heisman Trophy, despite the honor overwhelmingly trending in the direction of quarterbacks

Travis Hunter is good enough to beat the odds and win the Heisman Trophy, which usually goes to one of the best quarterbacks on one of the best teams