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Heisman Trophy 2024 Voting Results for Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Gabriel, Ward

Zach Bachar

Travis Hunter was named the recipient of the 2024 Heisman Trophy on Saturday night.

Colorado's two-way standout edged out Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, who finished No. 2 in voting. Hunter received 552 first-place votes, while Jeanty earned 309 first-place votes (h/t Ralph D. Russo of The Athletic).

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel received 24 votes for first place to finish at No. 3, while Miami's Cam Ward rounded out the four finalists with six votes of his own.

Hunter, who starred at cornerback and wide receiver for the Buffaloes throughout his 2024 campaign, became the first two-way player to win the Heisman since Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Charles Woodson in 1997.

The 21-year-old already garnered recognition for his efforts prior to his win on Saturday. He earned hardware including the Biletnikoff Award for the title of the best receiver in college football and the Chuck Bednarik Award as the top defensive player in the country.

Hunter caught 92 passes for 1,152 yards as a wideout, while his 14 receiving touchdowns were the second-most in the nation. He played a crucial role on a Buffaloes offense that helped the team finish with a 9-3 record, an impressive mark after Colorado reached nine total wins over the previous three years combined.

He also flourished on the boundary by recording 32 tackles, 11 passes defensed, four interceptions and a forced fumble.

While Jeanty ultimately fell short of Heisman honors, he still deserves recognition for his 2024 campaign. The 21-year-old has operated as the driving force behind a Boise State team that is currently preparing for the College Football Playoff, dominating on the ground throughout the year.

Jeanty rushed for an impressive 2,497 yards while averaging 7.3 yards per carry, scoring 30 total touchdowns. He racked up six separate 200-yard rushing games in 2024.

His 309 second-place votes were the most by a Heisman runner-up since former Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o narrowly fell to former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel in 2012.

Gabriel remained efficient on an Oregon team that owns a perfect 13-0 record heading into the CFP, throwing for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns compared to six interceptions.

While Miami faltered down the stretch of the season and missed out on a playoff spot, Ward still exceeded expectations during his first year with the Hurricanes. He completed 67.4 percent of his passes for 4,123 yards and 36 touchdowns while getting picked off seven times.

All four players presented intriguing cases to win the Heisman, but Hunter ultimately earned the trophy.

   

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