Can you dare to name any other college football elite in the present time who can match up to the Heisman Trophy favorite race more than the future 2025 NFL Draft pick Travis Hunter? Well, we can wait an eternity for you to answer, but there will just be a lengthy pause and not a name, nonetheless. The two-way Colorado star stunned the crowd with a total of 130 yards on 7 receptions, alongside a forced fumble in overtime, leading the Buffs to a dominant week 4 victory.

Hunter continued his unfathomable momentum against UCF in Week 5. The WR/CB has been in his usual Heisman energy throughout the game, proving why he’s the most worthy to claim the coveted trophy. But the latest stat says he needs to check his confidence for a moment as the competition is on the rise.

Jeanty for Heisman? Latest ranking unveiled

Despite Travis leading the race, he already got some premium competitors like Jalen Milroe and Cam Ward lurking nearby to strike on their slightest chance. But Broncos’ latest sensation, Ashton Jeanty, rose to his next rank (N0.2) in the week 6 poll, which was something out of the typical prolepsis.

Jeanty, 21, is not allowing the Heisman Trophy voters to overlook him anymore. The Boise State tailback dished a banger performance, running for 259 yards and four touchdowns on 26 carries in a wholesome 45-24 victory over the Washington State Cougars last Saturday in front of a psyched-up crowd. Jeanty lifted the scoreboard with a 64-yard run on Boise’s fifth play from scrimmage, taking his overall stats to a splendid 845 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns. But he did it with a sheer, selfless attitude. ‘‘Talk about a guy who puts his team on his back, loves this team and will find a way to score because that’s what the team needs. That’s Ashton,” said coach Spencer Danielson, who can’t get enough of the ‘relentless’ Running Back, and so did the CFB world.

So, whether or not Jeanty overtaking Travis in a thrilling Heisman run looks sane might be a questionable reality, but for now, the 5 ft 9 gracing the second-best position vying for the Heisman Trophy looks far from odd. However, Travis Hunter isn’t moving from his place. The Buffs’ top asset made a bold gesture last week to let the world know he won’t settle for anything less than the best.

Travis Hunter pulled in a Heisman pose after a statement win against UCF

The two-way star, as usual, brought out his best for the Buffs in an engaging contest over UCF. There was never a shortage of his classy moves that you might wish to watch in replay again and again. But, the Heisman trophy flex pose took all the spotlight. During a particular play, the legend wanted to catch the nation off guard after making a spectacular interception. Special moments deserve special celebrations. What did Travis do? He nailed a Heisman pose. The message was clear. It is just the 21-year-old’s way to reclaim his dominance in the Heisman race.

Guess who backed him? None other than his perpetual father figure, Coach Prime. ‘‘It’s who he is, man, it’s who he is, the guy works his butt off at practice. That’s why nobody trips when he gets Sunday, Monday, Tuesday off. Nobody trips. Nobody says nothing,” said Sanders, putting out his faith in Travis to bring the trophy home.

It will just a matter of time to see who gets his hands on the beast, a slew of top CFB legends butting heads for.