Ashton Jeanty has been nothing short of dominant through four games.
The Boise State running back has carried his team to a 3-1 record, with its one loss coming in narrow fashion 37-34 to No. 6 Oregon in Week 2. His play has even put him firmly on Heisman Trophy watch, as he’s been the most productive running back in college football this season.
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The junior has a nation-leading 845 rushing yards with 13 touchdowns on only 82 carries this season, averaging a ridiculous 10.3 yards per carry. His yardage total could be even higher, as he sat out the entire second half of the Broncos ‘ 56-14 win over Portland State in Week 4.
The former three-star recruit from Lone Star High School in Frisco, Texas, is coming off a career performance against Washington State, taking 26 carries for 259 yards with four touchdowns in the 45-24 win.
With Jeanty, Boise State also is projected to be among the top contenders for an automatic College Football Playoff bid as the highest-ranked non-Power Four conference champion.