People say that the cream rises to the top, but in Travis Hunter’s case, it seems someone has tightly screwed the lid on. This guy has been playing at an incredible level as if it comes naturally to him, grabbing everyone’s attention week after week. However, it feels like college football is holding him back, not giving him the recognition he deserves. Hunter has been making impressive plays and even playing on both sides of the field like a true cowboy. But here’s the burning question: does it even matter if he’s the best when the game rigs since the beginning?

Even if it’s not the case, it feels like that. Travis Hunter has been nothing but excellent in terms of his gameplay since the start of the season, but all we hear is that things might not go in his favor. His desire to win the Heisman is well known, and the kind of player he is, he deserves to be at New York, but then there is a notion that he can’t have it all, and former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson also felt the same, as on the December 5th episode of All Facts No Brakes he says,

“They’ll have the Heisman Trophy winner in Travis Hunter, who didn’t even get the Thorpe. He should have the Thorpe, the Biletnikoff, and the Heisman all on his shelf at home in the spring. He’s nominated for the Defensive Player of the Year, but it’s like they don’t want to give him everything. They don’t want it to be a clean sweep.” Travis Hunter not getting nominated for the Jim Thorpe award was one of the most disappointing incidents. Moreover, why can’t he have it all?

Travis Hunter is a two-way star with an exceptional track record on both sides. On offense, he caught 92 passes for 1152 yards and scored 14 touchdowns. On defense, he made 31 tackles, deflected 11 passes, and had four interceptions. Travis is bound to get all the accolades, even the Heisman. The more you will stop him, the more he will shine bright. Even Keyshawn believes the same as he says, “He’s the best player in college football. The Heisman is the highest honor in college football, and if you’ve got the highest honor, anything in your category you should win. “

No one can stop Travis Hunter

Travis Hunter’s Heisman Trophy race got another push this week, and even after Ashton Jeanty’s remarkable performance against Oregon State, it couldn’t shake his position in the odds. Yes, you heard that right; it looks like the hate for the Buffs is finally turning into an appreciation for their countless efforts in the season. During the Buffs game against Oklahoma last week, Hunter completed 10 passes for 116 yards with three touchdowns, whereas Jeanty notched a career-high 37 carries for 226 yards with a touchdown against Oregon State. After this, Travis is still in the No. 1 spot with -10000 odds, following Ashton with +3000 Heisman odds. Looks like, finally, the completion rate mattered.

Moreover, not only does NFL legend Keyshawn think Travis Hunter deserves to win the Heisman Trophy this year but also Coach Prime feels the same, as after his performance against Oklahoma, he says, “Travis clinched the Heisman today with his performance. The guy didn’t let injury stop his runs; he returned to the field and showed what he was capable of, but even then hate never left his side. But for what? Because of his determination and hunger to win, isn’t the desire for success what makes you strive hard for it? Well, you can criticize, hate, or convict him, but you cannot stop him.