Where Colorado’s football stars play

by Junna Base November 10, 2024

Two-time Colorado football star Travis Hunter is firmly in the running for the Heisman Trophy and could even play a starring role in the 2024 College Football Playoff.

The Buffaloes’ number 24 wide receiver and defensive back had one of the most impressive seasons in recent history and was almost equally dominant on offense and defense. Hunter has 60 receptions for 758 yards with eight touchdowns this season, as well as 20 total tackles with a forced fumble and two interceptions.

The No. 1 ranked recruit in the 2022 recruiting class is expected to be one of the top picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, and it will be interesting to see if he is viewed as a two-way player or prioritized in either offense or defense. Regardless, he should make an immediate impact at the next level.

Hunter, along with Miami quarterback Cam Ward, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and others, have the best chance at college football’s top honor.

Here are Hunter’s current Heisman odds as well as his stats for the 2024 season:

Travis Hunter Heisman Odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, November 6th

Travis Hunter Heisman Trophy Odds: +175

Hunter currently has a good chance of winning the Heisman Trophy, currently sitting at +175.

Heisman Trophy odds

Here are the top 10 odds for the 2024 Heisman Trophy, including Hunter:

1. Colorado WR/DB Travis Hunter (+175)
2. Miami QB Cam Ward (+200)
3. Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel (+300)
4. Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty (+500)
5. Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart (+2000)
6. Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke (+2500)
7. Clemson QB Cade Klubnik (+5000)
8. Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders (+5000)
9. Alabama QB Jalen Milroe (+6600)
10. LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier (+8000)

Travis Hunter Stats

Here are Hunter’s college year stats:

2022 (Jackson State): 18 receptions for 190 yards with four touchdowns; Totaled 19 tackles with two interceptions and eight pass deflections
2023 (Colorado): 57 receptions for 721 yards with five touchdowns; Totaled 31 tackles with three interceptions and five pass deflections
2024 (Colorado): 60 receptions for 757 yards with eight touchdowns; Totaled 20 tackles with two interceptions, one forced fumble and seven pass deflections

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