Boise State star Ashton Jeanty became the only Heisman finalist to represent his school
Boise State running back and Heisman Trophy hopeful Ashton Jeanty has captured the attention of college football fans this season for his performance on the field, but on Friday, he received more attention on social media for his clothing choices.
The Heisman Trophy winner arrived in New York this weekend ahead of the highly anticipated 90th annual event on Saturday night. As we went to press, fans on X discovered a big difference between Jeanty and his colleagues Heisman candidates.
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) pushes into the arms of UNLV defensive end Tatuo Martinson (98) on a run during the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho . (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
He was the only one who represented his football program with his choice of clothing.
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Jeanty, who also won favor with fans for speaking openly about his faith, was praised by many on social media for wearing an orange and blue tracksuit representing the Broncos.
Asked why he chose that outfit, Jeanty admitted he wouldn’t be in this position today if it weren’t for Boise State.
Heisman Trophy winners, from left, Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and Miami’s Cam Ward pose with the trophy during college football’s media availability, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
“Reading the Heisman pamphlet, they encouraged us to wear our gear,” he said Friday with a laugh. “But regardless, I was going to wear it anyway, because I wouldn’t be here without Boise State, and I want to represent my school. I feel like that’s important.”
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Jeanty is the first Heisman Trophy finalist since 2017. After a stellar season that saw him lead the nation with 2,497 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns, Jeanty is among the two favorites to go with him. Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter.
But even with those accomplishments, Jeanty feels that her place in New York transcends personal success.
“The running back position has been overlooked for a long time,” Jeanty said. “There have been a lot of running backs before me that should have been here in New York, so to continue the legacy of the running back position I think is great. . . . I feel like I represent the team. the whole position.”
Heisman Trophy winner Ashton Jeanty, of Boise State, speaks during college football’s media availability, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
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The winner will be announced Saturday night at the event, which begins at 8 pm ET on ESPN.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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