Lane Kiffin’s son, Knox, knows exactly how to light up social media and get people talking. This weekend, he did just that with a single Instagram story that sent shockwaves through the online world. During a break, Knox—never one to hide his passion for football—posted about Ole Miss’s Jaxson Dart and his electrifying performances, captioning the post with just two words: “Heisman numbers.” Short and simple, but enough to get everyone’s attention.

In the world of college football, you don’t toss around the term “Heisman” without causing a stir, especially when heavyweights like Travis Hunter are dominating the conversation. Hunter has been the talk of the town, with many touting him as the frontrunner for college football’s most coveted award. But with just one post, Knox Kiffin managed to thrust Dart right back into the Heisman race, sparking a whirlwind of debate and speculation. Sure, Hunter might be the leading candidate, but even the biggest names have to look over their shoulders eventually!

Dart’s jaw-dropping stats—22 completions out of 27 attempts, 445 yards, and six touchdowns—were what prompted Knox to bring up the Heisman in the first place. And let’s be honest, those aren’t just impressive numbers; they’re game-changing. It naturally raises the question: could Dart become a serious contender against someone like Hunter? Knox’s post has fans buzzing and the college football world wondering if we might have a new dark horse in the Heisman race.

The response to Knox Kiffin’s post was immediate. The hysteria of the fans, as well as that of the analysts, set the tone, asking themselves whether this athlete could beat Travis Hunter for the Heisman title. One fan said, “Knox might be onto something here, those numbers are nuts!” Another added, “Dart’s got the arm, but can he keep it up all season?” Consistency is the name of the game and Dart certainly has the numbers. 

Comparing the contenders: Jaxson Dart vs. Travis Hunter?

But Knox’s post was not only for provocation or to cause tensions. It was a statement. A simple message, that tells people that they should not forget that Jaxson Dart is not your regular quarterback, but he is one to keep an eye on. From Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin, who is also Knox’s father, to the general public, people have had their eyes on Dart this season. Speaking of the game, Coach Kiffin mentioned Jaxson Dart by saying, “Jaxson’s been working hard, and tonight was just a glimpse of what he can do.” The young player has a great potential of becoming the best in the field.

Since the Heisman race is ongoing, the rivalry between Jaxson Dart and Travis Hunter is expected to be more and more topical. For Hunter specifically, he has been outrageous, the stats don’t lie. However, when it comes to skill + demonstration, Dart’s eloquent performance of the last few months proves he’s not just here to contend—he is here to claim. Six touchdowns in one half? That’s a statement.

It appears that Travis brought the glitz, but Dart is the one that brought the sand, as one of the watchers wrote on X. Another added “Dart might be the dark horse in this race, but don’t count him out.” It’s this kind of back-and-forth that makes college football so exciting–but one thing’s for sure—this race just got a whole lot more interesting!