Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter. Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Watch: Unreal Travis Hunter TD caps magnificent game against Oklahoma State

By Eric Smithling | Last updated Nov 29, 2024 3:36 PM ET

The standout Buffaloes cornerback and wide receiver put the finishing touches on the Heisman race with his unreal third touchdown against Oklahoma State (3-9, 0-9 Big 12) on Friday.

Travis Hunter might not be human. This is his 3rd TD of the game today for Colarado. pic.twitter.com/41YStsDFXj
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 29, 2024

Hunter caught the 23-yard touchdown with Oklahoma State defensive back Kale Smith draped over him to add to arguably his best game of the year in a 52-0 romp.

He ended the game with 10 receptions, 116 yards and three touchdowns while adding an interception and two pass breakups on defense.

Hunter entered Week 14 with 82 receptions, 1,036 yards and 11 touchdowns, four interceptions and nine passes defended.

Early on Friday, his Heisman odds were at -1400, per ESPN Bet. Following Colorado's win, his odds shifted to -20000.

There's no uncertainty among oddsmakers who will hoist the Heisman Trophy in New York City on Dec. 14.

Hunter could get another chance to impress voters if Colorado (9-3, 7-2 Big 12) reaches the Big 12 championship game, which will be determined by other conference results this weekend.

While the Buffaloes need help to reach the conference title game on Dec. 7, Hunter needs no such assistance to hear his name called in New York a week later.

The Heisman might as well already be his.

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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