'It looks bad on them,' Travis Hunter remains unfazed by Jim Thorpe Award snub

After winning the Heisman Trophy, Hunter was asked about what he thought of the Jim Thorpe snub. The Buffaloes player gave a seemingly calm response.

I don’t want to talk about the Thorpe. They made their decision…I have the best trophy in college football, so it doesn’t look bad on me; it looks bad on them.

Travis Hunter said

After winning the highest trophy handed to the best college player, Hunter believes losing out on the Thorpe is irrelevant.

Travis Hunter was not in the running for the Jim Thorpe Award

The dual-position player was not even in the running to win the award, which was surprising. The nominees for 2024 were Malaki Starks of Georgia, Caleb Downs of Ohio, and Jahdae Barron of Texas who wound up winning the award.

Jahdae Barron ended the year with 47 tackles, 1 sack, and 5 interceptions this year. The Longhorns’ defensive back led the SEC in interceptions and played a big part in the success of the team.

The selection committee for the Jim Thorpe Award comprises Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in-house award committee, past winners of the award, and members of the National College Football Awards Association, along with reputed college journalists.

Despite not being considered for this award, Travis Hunter still had a great season. His feat is unlikely to be replicated anytime soon. This was a decision beyond his control and he has the right mindset as he won the award that truly mattered.