What’s harder: dominating the field on both sides of the ball or carrying your team’s hopes every single snap? Colorado Buffaloes’ Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders are making Heisman voters swear over this very question. And Former Heisman winner and the Cleveland Browns quarterback, Jamies Winston weighed in. His pick caught everyone off guard. Nah, he’s ain’t talking about Ashton Jeanty. With a Heisman legacy on the line, who will etch their name in college football history?

On November 28, James Winston joined ‘The Rich Eisen Show’ and didn’t hold back when asked about his Heisman pick. The former Saints quarterback and FSU GOAT started with major props for Travis Hunter, Deion Sanders’ Swiss Army knife. “You know, I know Travis Hunter is a superstar.” Winston said. “Not just his skills, but his character—who he is off the field. Not going to parties, not getting involved in anything that’s not required to be an All-Star athlete.” High-level props from former Heisman, especially for a player like Hunter, who’s redefining what it means to be versatile in college football. But then Winston flipped the script.

Jamies half-sighed before this take. “But I probably would pick Shedeur over him,” Winston revealed. “As a quarterback, I tend to lean toward quarterbacks. What Shedeur’s doing is electrifying—changing the culture of Colorado…. insane pressure.” Winston wasn’t just casually throwing his picks like he does on Sunday afternoon. He broke down why Shedeur stands out from his comrade in white-black & gold: from his pinpoint accuracy to his leadership in the shadow of Deion Sanders, Shedeur has consistently balled out, even on the ones they lost. Shedeur always delivers like he’s a delivery man.“Shadeur Sanders is playing some of the most elite football that I’ve seen from a college perspective.” Winston said, “Man, that’s been more fun watching him lead from a quarterback perspective than just seeing Travis’ god-given abilities.” If you sit and think about it for a while, it’s not even a bad take.

Shedeur Sanders vs. Travis Hunter: The Heisman Debate

If we go for pure statistics, Shedeur Sanders’ 2024 season screams the Heisman. The man’s completed 73% of his passes for 3,488 yards, 30 touchdowns, and just seven interceptions, averaging a whopping 8.4 yards per attempt, top 10 draft pick caliber. The Buffaloes’ turnaround this season rests on his shoulders. He’s not just leading an offense; he’s the heart of the team’s resurgence.

But Shedeur isn’t campaigning for himself. Nope. He’s openly said he’d rather see Travis Hunter win. That’s another reason for him to be Heisman. And Travis? He’s got stats to back it up: 82 receptions, 1,036 yards, 11 touchdowns, and an absurd 12.6 yards per catch. Oh, and let’s not forget his shutdown corner skills. Hunter doesn’t just play football; he owns both sides of the field. The man’s plays 120-140 snaps every game. No wonder why bookies are ready to bet their house on Travis.

But here’s the thing: Shedeur is the steady hand guiding Colorado’s rebirth. He’s the reason Travis is playing the way he is playing now. But Hunter is the human highlight reel redefining what’s possible. It’s the ultimate Heisman dilemma: Do you reward consistent leadership or jaw-dropping never-seen-before versatility? For Jameis Winston,—it’s Shedeur.