Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty was the talk of the college football world after an electric performance in Week 5. The Broncos defeated Washington State, 45-24, solidifying Boise State’s spot in the AP Top 25 poll. Boise State scored 28 points in the second half to secure the victory, including two rushing touchdowns from Jeanty. Jeanty led the Broncos with 26 carries for 259 rushing yards and four touchdowns. He averaged over 10.0 yards per carry, including two touchdown runs over 50 yards. It was another Heisman moment for the talented running back. Jeanty is the only FBS player who has recorded four or more rushing touchdowns in multiple games this season. He opened the season with a six-touchdown performance against Georgia Southern.
Fans across college football shared their thoughts on Jeanty’s impressive performance, calling him the favorite for the Heisman Trophy. Other fans claimed that not inviting him to New York would be a disservice to the prestigious award.
Jeanty entered this weekend with the ninth-best odds for the Heisman Trophy, according to BetMGM. Over the first four games, Jeanty has recorded 845 rushing yards on only 82 carries and 13 rushing touchdowns. After his fourth touchdown against Washington State, Jeanty’s celebration told the college football world that his performance should have him in the conversation for New York.
