The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast Travis Hunter wins the Heisman: Joel Klatt reveals his ballot & Penn St loses a QB before Playoff
Dec 16, 2024
Travis Hunter's remarkable Heisman Trophy win takes center stage, showcasing his unprecedented season as a dual-threat player. Joel Klatt shares his ballot insights and discusses the close voting dynamics involving Ashton Jeanty and Shedeur Sanders. Attention shifts to coaching impacts, highlighting Deion Sanders' pivotal role in Hunter's success. The conversation also covers Penn State's QB Beau Pribula's transfer decision amid playoff pressure, criticizing the system's challenges and advocating for scheduling changes that better support student-athletes.
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Travis Hunter's Historic Season
- Travis Hunter's unprecedented season: All-American on offense and defense.
- He won the Bolitnikoff, Bednarik, Hornung, Walter Camp, and AP Player of the Year awards.
A Unique Heisman Race
- The 2024 Heisman race was unique due to the lack of star players on top teams and the early frontrunner status of Travis Hunter.
- This opened the door for other contenders and intensified the search for alternatives.
Ashton Jeanty's Remarkable Season
- Joel Klatt ranked Ashton Jeanty second on his Heisman ballot, praising his remarkable season.
- Jeanty's strength, balance, vision, and high volume production made him an elite running back.