Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty just delivered a performance for the ages. In a nail-biting 17-13 win over Wyoming, Jeanty racked up 169 rushing yards and a touchdown, smashing through the 2,000-yard mark for the season.
It’s been five years since any running back has reached this milestone, and Jeanty now stands tall among college football’s elite.
Fans React to Ashton Jeanty’s Milestone
The college football world lit up with excitement as Jeanty entered the 2,000-yard club. Now, some are even calling for him to take home the Heisman Trophy, and honestly, who can argue with them?
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One fan declared, “Beast mode. Can’t wait to see what he can do in the playoffs.”
Another chimed in, “That’s elite.”
A social media user commented, “Not go lie 2K rushing yards is crazy.”
Calls for Jeanty to win the Heisman also poured in, with one fan tweeting, “Give him the Heisman Trophy.”
Someone else expressed, “He did this in 11 games and people don’t think he’s the heisman.”
Another football fan mentioned, “If he doesn’t win Heisman, then it’s a popularity contest.”
One more added, “Him being like +500 for the Heisman is crazy. HE SHOULD BE THE FAV.”
His remarkable season has impressed fans and critics alike, but Jeanty’s story is far from finished. With the College Football Playoff just around the corner, the Boise State star has a chance to etch his name even deeper into the record books.
Jeanty’s High-Stakes Bet with His Teammates
Back in October, following a dominant game against Hawai’i, Jeanty made a bold wager with his offensive line. If he didn’t reach 2,000 yards, he promised to cut off his dreadlocks, a striking statement of his confidence.
However, if he succeeded, teammate Mason Randolph would get Jeanty’s final rushing total tattooed on him. Hitting the 2,000-yard milestone against Wyoming didn’t just save his iconic hairstyle, but it also guaranteed teammate Mason Randolph is now headed for a tattoo parlor.
Heisman Hopes and Odds After Week 13
Jeanty’s incredible season has kept him firmly in the Heisman Trophy race, even though his odds have taken a slight hit. After entering Week 13 at +425, they have now shifted to +750.
But his stats speak for themselves. With 2,062 rushing yards, 27 touchdowns, and at least 125 yards in every single game this season, Jeanty has been nothing short of spectacular.
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His performance against Wyoming was a masterclass, featuring a stunning 61-yard touchdown run that left fans in awe. Jeanty has proven time and again why he is one of the most explosive players in college football.
And while Travis Hunter still leads the Heisman conversations, Jeanty’s consistency and record-breaking run make it impossible to ignore his case.