Comparing Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty to Wisconsin’s Melvin Gordon highlights two exceptional college football seasons. Jeanty recently secured a decisive victory by accumulating 209 yards and a touchdown in the Mountain West title game and completed a season with 2,497 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns. That performance made him a serious contender for the Heisman Trophy, in a race strongly reminiscent of Gordon’s 2014 season, in which he passed for 2,587 yards and 29 touchdowns but ultimately lost the award to Marcus Mariota. Both players’ seasons are outstanding, but the discrepancies in recognition raise questions about the credibility of the Heisman.

Through the numbers

• Jeanty: 344 carries, 2,497 rushing yards, 7.3 yards per carry, 29 touchdowns
• Gordon: 343 carries, 2,587 rushing yards, 7.5 yards per carry, 29 touchdowns

state of affairs

• Jeanty’s performance generated strong support for his Heisman candidacy on social media.
• Gordon’s close call in 2014 continues to impact perceptions of Heisman legitimacy.

What’s next?

With the College Football Playoff just around the corner, Jeanty is expected to surpass Gordon’s peak numbers, further intensifying the Heisman debate and potentially influencing voter sentiment.

Conclusion

Despite her incredible stats, the historical context of Gordon’s snub suggests that Jeanty may face a similar fate, calling into question the integrity of the Heisman selection process.