Travis Hunter Named AP National Player of the Year

Travis Hunter, a standout player for the Colorado Buffaloes, has been named the Associated Press (AP) National Player of the Year, marking the first time a player from Colorado has received this honor. Hunter, who excels as both a cornerback and receiver, is a finalist and favorite for the Heisman Trophy, potentially becoming the second player from Colorado to win after Rashaan Salaam in 1994. His performance includes leading the Big 12 in catches and touchdown receptions, and he was named the AP All-Big 12 defensive player of the year. Dillon Gabriel of Oregon, now the AP Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, led his team to an unbeaten regular season with standout statistics. The Frontier Conference honored several players as NAIA All-Americans, including Gunner Yates from Southern Oregon and Marcus Lombard from Montana Western, showcasing exceptional individual contributions in college football this season.