Jeanty is the nation’s top rusher, boasting 2,288 yards from 312 carries and scoring a total of 28 touchdowns this season. His performance has placed him on Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest Big Board, ranked sixth among NFL draft prospects. With a remarkable season behind him, Jeanty is now focusing on his final college games, aiming to break Barry Sanders’ all-time single-season rushing record, needing just 341 yards.
Jeanty’s confidence is unwavering as he expresses his ambition for the Heisman Trophy. At the Mountain West Conference championship press event, he stated, “I feel like I’m the best player in the country… If I’m picked to win [the Heisman], I win. But my focus right now is going out and playing my best football for my teammates and coaches and winning a championship.”
The upcoming Mountain West title game against UNLV will be significant for Jeanty and Boise State. The Broncos are set for a nationally televised showdown, and this game represents Jeanty’s last opportunity to advocate for his Heisman candidacy directly on the field. With his team holding a strong record of 11-1, Boise State enters the matchup as a formidable force, only having lost narrowly to No. 1 ranked Oregon earlier in the season.
Jeanty is currently ranked fifth in all-time single-season rushing yardage and is on the verge of surpassing USC’s Marcus Allen, requiring just 55 yards to overtake the 1981 Heisman winner’s record. The anticipated game against UNLV is not only crucial for Jeanty’s record-setting pursuit but also pivotal for Boise State’s postseason aspirations.
Boise State’s previous encounter with UNLV ended in a close victory, with Jeanty managing 128 yards and one touchdown despite it being one of his lower outputs for the season. This upcoming rematch holds not just the promise of personal achievements but also the significance of advancing Boise State in the College Football Playoff scenario.
As Ashton Jeanty prepares to leave Boise State for the NFL, he stands on the brink of making history. His determination to excel in his remaining college games reflects both personal ambition and dedication to his team. The upcoming Mountain West title game is not only a stepping stone toward national recognition but also a testament to Jeanty’s exceptional skill and focus.
Source: ESPN
