Ashton Jeanty Leads Boise State Over Utah State

Ashton Jeanty, a running back for Boise State, is having a remarkable season, leading college football with impressive stats of 1,031 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns in just five games, effectively making him a frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy. His performance includes a standout game against Utah State where he scored three touchdowns and rushed for 186 yards in the first half alone, despite being benched for the second half due to the large lead. Jeanty's remarkable stats come with the caveat that he has often been pulled early in games to protect his health, raising questions about how this will affect his Heisman campaign. Boise State's head coach Spencer Danielson emphasized the need to manage Jeanty's workload while ensuring team success in their Mountain West title defense. With Jeanty's extraordinary performance featured on major sports platforms, his rising profile is attracting attention to his potential as a top candidate for the prestigious award.