Deion Sanders rebukes Pat McAfee for saying Travis Hunter is second in Heisman race | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

ORLANDO, FL – SEPTEMBER 28: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) smiles after a touchdown during a college football game between the Colorado Buffaloes and the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders had his fun at Pat McAfee’s expense after the ESPN analyst ranked Travis Hunter as the No. 2 Heisman favorite so far this season.

Published on College game dayMcAfee ranked Hunter behind Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, to which Sanders responded by asking, “How can you even say that?”

To McAfee’s credit, he didn’t back down from the statement, although he did joke that he would change the ranking for his conversation with Coach Prime.

There seems to be little argument against Jeanty and Hunter as the two leading candidates for the award. Jeanty has 1,031 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns in five games. He averaged 10.9 yards per carry on 95 attempts.

Hunter has become the college football version of Shohei Ohtani. The Buffaloes’ superstar ranks fourth nationally with 46 receiving yards, sixth with six receiving touchdowns and tenth with 561 receiving yards. He also has 16 combined tackles, three pass breakups and two interceptions as a cornerback.

Judging by the overall volume, it’s hard to argue against Hunter as the Heisman front-runner. He averages 124 snaps per game based on his contributions on offense and defense.

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#Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter Snap Count:
• NDSU: 124 (56 Off. / 68 Def.)
• Nebraska: 118 (60 Off. / 58 Def.)
• Colorado St: 116 (53 Off. / 63 Def.)
• Baylor: 137 (75 Off. / 62 Def.)
• UCF: 125 (56 Off. / 69 Def.)
• Average: 124 snaps per game
Rare player.

Hunter could also benefit from playing for a team that has a lot of national recognition. Saturday’s showdown between the Buffaloes and No. 18 Kansas State at Folsom Field will be broadcast on ESPN, but with a kickoff time of 10:15 p.m. ET.

Boise State doesn’t get as much attention on national shows, although it’s currently ranked No. 17 in the AP Top 25.

Jeanty had a fantastic performance in the Broncos’ biggest game of the season so far against No. 3 Oregon. He finished the game with 25 carries for 192 yards and three touchdowns in a 37-34 loss.

There is still a long way to go this season. So don’t expect the Heisman debate between these two top players to end any time soon.

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