Fans Loved Travis Hunter's Reaction To Seeing Heisman Trophy For First Time
12/14/2024 07:44 PM
The most prestigious trophy in college football will be handed out on Saturday night.
The Heisman Trophy will be handed out to the best player in college football and it will be one of Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, and Miami quarterback Cam Ward.
Before the ceremony started, all four finalists got the chance to take a picture with the Heisman Trophy and got to touch the base of it. Travis Hunter's reaction to it says it all.
All four finalists took pictures with the Heisman Trophy. They were told to touch the base of the trophy. When it was Travis Hunter's turn, he asked if he had to touch it. Kept his hand near the base but didn't touch it. That's Stanley Cup level 'stitious and I love it so much. pic.twitter.com/yKZQHcYQrN
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) December 13, 2024
Fans on social media love Hunter's reaction to seeing the trophy.
"Love it, he knows a true tradition," one fan tweeted.
"It fits him. That's his award," another fan tweeted.
"Thanks! I thought it was so great when he asked! Fun moment and glad I could share it!" another tweet read.
"Yes, that is good stuff!" another tweet read.
Hunter and Jeanty are the two big favorites for the Heisman Trophy after the seasons they just had. As a wideout, Hunter compiled 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns while compiling 31 total tackles, 11 passes defended, and four interceptions as a corner.
Jeanty put up insane numbers with Boise State and helped the program win the Mountain West and qualify for the College Football Playoff. He finished the regular season with 344 carries for 2,497 yards and 29 touchdowns.
Gabriel helped Oregon go 13-0 and win the Big Ten during the regular season, finishing with 3,558 yards through the air, 28 touchdowns, and six interceptions. It was his first season with the Ducks after he transferred from the Oklahoma Sooners.
Ward only played one season for the Miami Hurricanes but he made sure for it to count, finishing with 4,123 passing yards with 36 touchdowns.
The winner of the Heisman Trophy will be announced at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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