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Travis Hunter's Heisman Odds Make a Big Move During Colorado-Oklahoma State

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Nov 29, 2024 2:24 PM ET

ESPN's David Hale had Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty as his favorite to win the Heisman Trophy following the Week 13 slate of college football games. Hale placed Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter in second place before the Buffaloes' final game of the regular season.

On Thursday, FanDuel Sportsbook gave Hunter -800 odds of winning the Heisman before the Buffaloes' matchup on Friday against Oklahoma State. Jeanty was given +650 odds.

Hunter's odds took a major shift for the better during Colorado's game against the Cowboys. Hunter had an impressive first half as the Buffaloes jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead. (Colorado needed a win over Oklahoma State to stay in contention to play in the Big 12 Championship Game.)

The junior from Suwanee, Georgia, recorded four receptions for 22 yards and a touchdown after two quarters of play. Hunter also recorded an interception of Oklahoma State quarterback Maealiuaki Smith.

As Brett McMurphy with Action Network HQ would point out, Hunter's odds would jump to -8000 during Colorado's contest against Oklahoma State.

"After 1st half of early games Friday, Colorado’s Travis Hunter now -8000 to win Heisman," McMurphy posted on X.

After 1st half of early games Friday, Colorado’s Travis Hunter now -8000 to win Heisman pic.twitter.com/H0WVB7C2g1
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) November 29, 2024