He didn’t just make a bold entrance, hopping off a private jet into an S-class; Dan Pugh also made some bold claims. The crown jewel of college gridiron has always been about that moment—the one that cements a player’s name in the history books. It’s the 80-yard touchdown run, the pick-six in overtime, or the jaw-dropping play that stops America in its tracks. But with Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty leading the conversation, some VIP sports fans are left asking: Where’s the fireworks display?

In his Dan Patrick Show, the legendary broadcaster Dan Patrick laid down the gauntlet, speaking to the current GOAT analyst Joel Klatt. “I haven’t seen the Heisman moment from Travis Hunter or Ashton Jeanty,” Dan said, echoing his sentiment. He then raised a compelling question: Are these two really the only candidates worth talking about? His co-host Joel Klatt quickly chimed in with a detailed breakdown, comparing the duo’s unique seasons.

Klatt didn’t mince words, stating that Jeanty’s production was off the charts. “He’s doing things we haven’t seen since Melvin Gordon and Barry [Sanders],” Klatt noted. Jeanty, with his explosive yardage and efficiency, is a statistical marvel. But the former Buffs QB also pointed out a harsh truth: Jeanty’s stage—a smaller school in a less prominent conference—might deny him the national spotlight needed for that defining Heisman moment.

Then there’s Hunter, the two-way phenom playing an unprecedented 1,400 snaps this season. “Hunter’s going to get the Shohei Ohtani effect,” Klatt added, comparing the Colorado star’s impact to the baseball sensation who’s redefined versatility. With highlight reel plays like his game-changing interception and clutch catches against Utah, Hunter has a chance to dazzle on stages like the Big 12 Championship, a luxury Jeanty likely won’t get.

As the Heisman race heats up, the debate is as much about perception as it is about performance. Jeanty’s pure numbers scream dominance, but Hunter’s uniqueness could overshadow his raw stats. Adding fuel to the debate, Jeanty’s Boise State Broncos are climbing the CFP rankings, sitting at an impressive 12th with a 9-1 record, while Hunter’s Buffs trail at 16th. With the playoffs push in full swing, the question remains: do you reward the unicorn or the workhorse? JK has picked his side; for him, “Hunter’s doing things that we’ve never seen before period.” As for the stylish Dan Patrick, he needs more convincing. The former Colorado alum surely has his reasons for supporting his former school and also has some inside knowledge about a very trending topic.

Will Deion Sanders make the NFL leap?

Close friends with the father-like superstar coach Deion Sanders, Joel Klatt didn’t hold back when asked about the buzz surrounding Sanders’ potential NFL coaching aspirations. He kept it real and gave us the inside scoop. Klatt said he couldn’t predict Sanders’ future moves, but he trusts him. Sanders has always been straight with Klatt, and in a recent chat, he made it clear—no NFL plans on his radar.

“I asked him last Friday, ‘Do you want to go to the NFL?’ And he looked at me and said ‘no,” Klatt told Dan Patrick in the same episode. “I said, ‘Why?’ And he said, ‘I don’t feel like I would be fulfilling my calling and my purpose if I was there. … My calling is to impact young men and be a mentor to young men.”

If an NFL team wants to take a shot at Sanders, they might flash some serious cash to lure him in. But if Sanders is being straight with us, it sounds like he’s got a pretty strong will. Tempting him could be like trying to catch a fish with your bare hands.