Boise State star operating again and Heisman Trophy hopeful Ashton Jeanty helped the Broncos punch their ticket to the School Soccer Playoffs with one other unimaginable exhibiting within the Mountain West championship sport on Friday evening.
However his first thought wasn’t how one other 200-plus yard sport improved his Heisman probabilities. It was his religion.
Boise State Broncos operating again Ashton Jeanty (2) is interviewed by Fox Sports activities reporter Allison Williams after the sport in opposition to the UNLV Rebels at Albertsons Stadium on Dec. 6, 2024. (Brian Losness-Imagn Photos)
“First of all, I’ve got to thank God,” Jeanty advised FOX Sports activities in an interview on the sphere after the 21-7 victory over UNLV.
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“The way He’s been moving through this team and blessing us – God’s favor is over us.”
Jeanty, who confirmed that Friday’s title sport can be his final at Boise State earlier than getting into the NFL Draft subsequent 12 months, has overtly spoken about his religion and the position that it’s performed in his life. In an interview early this season, Jeanty spoke concerning the “ultimate transformation” he underwent and the way he credited his religion for that change.
“I like to say that I’m a Christian cleverly disguised as an All-American running back,” he stated on the time. “I’ve learned that God has blessed me with amazing talents. I’ve just been able to do a lot of great things with it, but at the same time, not losing yourself in it and understanding that my identity is in Christ.”
Boise State operating again Ashton Jeanty (2) pushes away from the arms of UNLV defensive lineman Tatuo Martinson (98) on a run within the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA faculty soccer sport Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photograph/Steve Conner)
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Jeanty ran for 209 yards and a 75-yard landing to push his complete to 2,497, simply 132 yards in need of the all-time FBS document. The title sport additionally marked his sixth sport this season the place he ran over 200 yards.
However for Jeanty, Friday’s win was at all times a collective effort.
“This means everything. This is everything we’ve worked for, and to come out here and accomplish it, you’ve got to give credit to the team – offense, defense, special teams coming together tonight.
“It’s wonderful, it’s a dream come true,” he continued. “I really like this group. I really like the way in which we got here collectively, the connection and the love we now have is stronger than something.”
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) stiff-arms UNLV defensive back Jett Elad (9) on a run in the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
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Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter is the Heisman Trophy frontrunner, but the Buffaloes were left out of the Big 12 championship game and won’t make a playoff appearance. The ballots will be cast long before the CFP begins, but Boise State coach Spencer Danielson believes Jeanty has already earned it.
“Regarding the Heisman, I ask all voters to please simply watch the movie, watch the stats,” Danielson said. “That may present you that he’s the perfect soccer participant within the nation. . . . When you’re a Heisman candidate, it’s best to play in a championship sport. And to see what he did in a championship sport for his group additionally speaks volumes.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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