Ashton Jeanty hailed as Heisman winner by CFB fans after Boise State wins MW title | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors
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Ashton Jeanty hailed as Heisman winner by CFB fans after Boise State wins MW title | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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BOISE, ID - DECEMBER 06: Running back Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Boise State Broncos examines the line of scrimmage during the first half of the Mountain West Championship against the UNLV Rebels at Albertsons Stadium on December 06, 2024 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images

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Ashton Jeanty continued his historic season on Friday night.

Jeanty helped No. 10 Boise State defeat No. 20 UNLV by a final score of 21-7 in the Mountain West Championship game.

He finished the game with 209 yards on 32 carries, rushing for 132 yards in the first half alone. That included a 75-yard rushing touchdown that gave the Broncos a 21-0 lead through two quarters.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

ASHTON JEANTY 75 YARDS TO THE HOUSE 💨
14 runs, 132 yards, 1 TD in the 1st half 😤pic.twitter.com/DX9b85Clwi

The 21-year-old became the all-time leading runner in Boise State history during the competition, breaking a record that had stood since 1980 (h/t). Shaun Goodwin des Idaho Statesman).

With Heisman Trophy finalists set to be announced Monday, fans continued to demand that Jeanty be the eventual winner of the award, ahead of Colorado Buffaloes standout two-way player Travis Hunter.

Brent Rooker @Brent_Rooker12

Ashton Jeanty should win the Heisman.
Thank you for reading my only college football tweet for the year.

JonRoot @JonnyRoot_

If you think Travis Hunter should win the Heisman over Ashton Jeanty, then you don’t know what it means…
pic.twitter.com/Y80WuWbNJD

Mason Voth @TheRealMasonV

If you are a Heisman voter and choose Travis Hunter over Ashtyn Jeanty, you don’t deserve your vote.

The CFB transfer portal @TPortalCFB

There are two types of people in the Heisman debate. Those who think Ashton Jeanty should be Heisman and those who are wrong.

Mik’d Up @Mikdup_8

I’m not sure why Ashton Jeanty isn’t the clear Heisman winner.
Despite the loss, he dominated every week, including against #1 Oregon.
Leads his team to the playoffs.
What else does he have to do?

Zach Yellow @ZachYellow

Another Heisman moment for Ashton that drives Jeanty crazy!
Holy smoke!
A 75-yard touchdown gave Boise State a 21-0 lead over UNLV @MountainWest Conference championship game. pic.twitter.com/LdAKyBei4F

Jay Tust @KTVBSportsGuy

When Ashton leads Jeanty #BoiseState to a 12-1 record, a Mountain West championship, a first-round tie in the College Football Playoff and ultimately breaking Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record and failing to win the Heisman we are seriously reconsidering…

Zach Seidel @Seidel_Z

There’s no way Jeanty should be anything other than a Heisman favorite

With the win, Boise State secured its second straight Mountain West title. Jeanty and the Broncos will also make it to the College Football Playoff.

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