Watch: Ashton Jeanty continues Heisman push vs. Utah State

Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs for a touchdown during the first quarter versus the Utah State Aggies at Albertsons Stadium. Brian Losness-Imagn Images

Watch: Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty continues Heisman push with strong start vs. Utah State

By Eric Smithling | Last updated Oct 5, 2024 8:14 PM ET

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty continued to look like a future Heisman winner in Week 6 against Utah State.

The outstanding back added to his absurd start to the season with a 63-yard touchdown run on his first carry against the Aggies.

ASHTON JEANTY TO THE HOUSE!!!!! @BroncoSportsFB pic.twitter.com/KAvMXfbUDh
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 5, 2024

In the second quarter, Jeanty added a 75-yard touchdown.

OH MY ASHTON JEANTY AGAIN!!!! @BroncoSportsFB pic.twitter.com/pImCbojqCc
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 5, 2024

With 11 minutes remaining in the second quarter, Jeanty had eight carries, 159 yards and two touchdowns.

Thanks to his unbelievable start, Jeanty has 90 carries, 1,004 yards and 15 touchdowns through four-plus games.

Former Alabama running back Derrick Henry, the last back to win the Heisman, needed eight games and 180 carries to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark.

Associated Press No. 21 Boise State (3-1) is the leading contender from the Group of Five conferences (AAC, CUSA, MAC, MWC, Sun Belt) to reach the 12-team College Football Playoff.

Per ESPN's Football Power Index, Boise State (39.5 percent) has the best chance to reach the playoff among Group of Five programs.

With Jeanty establishing himself as arguably the most dynamic skill position player in FBS, the Broncos would be a terrifying opponent in the CFP.

Eric Smithling

Eric Smithling is a writer based in New Orleans, LA, whose byline also appears on Athlon Sports. He has been with Yardbarker since September 2022, primarily covering the NFL and college football, but also the NBA, WNBA, men’s and women’s college basketball, NHL, tennis and golf. He holds a film studies degree from the University of New Orleans

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