Heisman: "Most undeserving Heisman winner": CFB world dismissed Colorado star as Travis Hunter breaks through Las Vegas Odds

Colorado Buffaloes sensation Travis Hunter has set the college football world on fire this season. His latest outing in Week 14 gave the Buffs a 52-0 blowout victory against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

The 21-year-old, who has been a favorite for the Heisman since the 2024 college football season began, saw his odds surge to -10000 (per FanDuel) after the Oklahoma game, making him the runaway favorite for college football's most prestigious award.

Hunter, a two-way phenom, capped his regular season with three receiving touchdowns and a game-changing interception.

However, fans questioned the legitimacy of his odds, with one X user writing:

"Travis Hunter will be one of the most undeserving Heisman winners ever. Nothing but his popularity will get it for him."

"😂 Heisman becomes an absolute joke if Jeanty doesn’t win in," said another.

One user commented, "A game against a 3-win team where they purposely padded his stats is what pushes him over the top? Y'all are crazy."

An X user tweeted, "If Jeanty doesn't win. We know now that the Heisman is won based on popularity and not performance."

"He’s good, he also played in 0 big games. Lost to Kansas when they had a path to the playoff. Insane he’s that big of a favorite over another guy having a historic season," said one more.

One fan chimed in, saying, "Media hype job"

Nonetheless, Hunter’s achievements this season are undeniable. He started the season with +6500 odds, and his rise is the perfect example of one of the most stellar individual campaigns in recent memory.

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Travis Hunter vs. Oklahoma State

Hunter was instrumental in Colorado’s 52-0 demolition of Oklahoma State, proving his Heisman candidacy. The Colorado CB wasted no time, intercepting a pass on the Cowboys’ opening drive that set up Coach Prime's team for an early touchdown.

On the other side of the ball, Hunter brought his A-game again. He hauled in three touchdown receptions. He recorded 10 catches for 116 yards, making it the seventh 100-yard game this season.

Defensively, he had a tackle, an interception, and two pass breakups to his name. Travis Hunter's season stats so far read 92 catches, 1,152 yards, 14 touchdowns and four interceptions.

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