CNN —Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel and Miami’s Cam Ward were named 2024 Heisman Memorial Trophy finalists, organizers announced Monday.
Jeanty, a junior running back, rushed for 2,497 yards and 29 touchdowns for the No.9 Broncos.
Jeanty’s rushing total is the second-most in the regular season, only behind 1988 Heisman winner Barry Sanders.
The trophy, named in honor of long-time college football coach John W. Heisman, is voted on by 870 college football media members and 57 former winners.
The winner will be announced at the 90th Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York on Saturday night.
Persons:
CNN — Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Miami’s Cam Ward, Hunter, Barry Sanders, Gabriel, slinger, John W, Jeanty, Jayden Daniels
Organizations:
CNN, Buffaloes, Broncos, Football, Heisman, Ducks, FBS, Hurricanes, Louisiana State University
Locations:
Boise, New York