Travis Hunter is probably going to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy.

At this point of the college football season, there's no sense in burying the lede. Hunter emerged as the clear favorite down the stretch in November, and Colorado's two-way superstar is poised to earn the sport's most prominent individual award.

Hunter isn't playing for a conference championship, though, and neither is Miami's Cam Ward. The spotlight, at least for a week, is shining primarily on Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.

Yes, he'll likely be 2024's runner-up. Jeanty, nevertheless, can command the nation's attention as Boise State aims for a second straight Mountain West crown and a trip to the College Football Playoff.

It's time to pad that resume.

The rankings are a personal view but consider a player's production, team success and more historical Heisman trends.

Tier 4: May Receive Votes

Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama: While throwing for 256 yards in a 28-14 rivalry win over Auburn, he scampered for 104 yards and three touchdowns. Milroe ends the regular season with 3,371 offensive yards and 35 total scores—including a remarkable 20 on the ground.

Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson: The bad news is Clemson lost to South Carolina. However, the good news is Miami's loss pushed Clemson into the ACC Championship Game, where Klubnik has a final opportunity to build on his totals of 3,478 yards and 36 touchdowns.

Sheduer Sanders, QB, Colorado: Sanders capped the regular season in style, racking up 438 yards and five scores in a 52-0 rout of Oklahoma State. Sanders has passed for 3,926 yards and 35 touchdowns this year.

Will Howard, QB, Ohio State: Howard's appeal diminished after Ohio State's shocking loss to Michigan. He threw two interceptions and mustered just 175 yards on 33 attempts (5.3 per throw) in the 13-10 loss.

Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss: It was a quiet finale for Dart, who tallied 220 yards and a score in a 26-14 victory over Mississippi State. He leads the country with 4,327 offensive yards and is responsible for 28 touchdowns.

Kevin Jennings, QB, SMU: If the Mustangs win the ACC, Jennings may land a few votes. He's collected a relatively modest 3,090 yards and 23 scores, but a conference title certainly would bolster his resume.

Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse: McCord and the Orange outdueled Miami in a dramatic 42-38 upset. McCord stands atop the nation with 4,326 passing yards and accounted for 32 total touchdowns while guiding Syracuse to a satisfying nine-win campaign.

Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee: The touchdown streak is over. Oh well. Sampson still rushed for 178 yards in Tennessee's win at Vanderbilt, closing the year at 1,485 yards and 22 scores on the ground.

Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas: No other player highlighted has less production than McCord's 2,272 yards and 24 touchdowns. But if Ewers propels Texas to an SEC championship this weekend opposite Georgia, you'll probably see a scattering of votes for him.

Tier 3: Potential Finalists

Cam Ward, QB, Miami: Ward threw for 349 yards and two touchdowns in Miami's potentially season-defining loss at Syracuse. Given that performance, it's tough to pin much blame on him—even as a second-quarter lull proved costly. Ward leads the country with 36 touchdown passes and ranks second in passing yards (4,123).

Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon: Gabriel ended the regular season with 229 offensive yards and three scores in a 49-21 win over Washington. Oregon, the lone 12-0 team in the nation, faces Penn State in the Big Ten Championship Game. Gabriel currently has 3,450 total yards and 31 touchdowns.

Tier 2: Likely Runner-Up

Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

As the Broncos beat Oregon State 34-18, Jeanty scampered for 226 yards and a touchdown. He wrapped up the regular season with 2,288 yards and 28 scores on the ground.

Next comes a rematch with a pesky UNLV defense.

During the October clash, the Rebels limited Jeanty to a season-worst 3.9 yards per carry. He still rushed for 128 yards and a score, but it took him 33 attempts to compile that number in Boise's 29-24 win.

Jeanty enters the Mountain West Championship Game with 2,288 rushing yards, which leads the country by a staggering 628 yards.

Tier 1: The Favorite

Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

How's that for a final statement from Travis Hunter?

In the rout of Oklahoma State, he snagged 10 passes for 116 yards and three touchdowns. Hunter added an interception and two pass breakups, putting the final touches on his impressive Heisman resume.

Hunter has become the prohibitive favorite, a status that probably can only be jeopardized by Jeanty breaking every record on the planet. I would not consider that a likely event.

While playing corner at an elite level, Hunter has amassed 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and 14 scores. He holds a top-five national ranking in each of those categories. Hunter also has a rushing touchdown, along with 32 tackles, four interceptions and 11 pass breakups.