Boise State star working again and Heisman Trophy hopeful Ashton Jeanty helped the Broncos punch their ticket to the Faculty Soccer Playoffs with one other unimaginable exhibiting within the Mountain West championship recreation on Friday evening.
However his first thought wasn’t how one other 200-plus yard recreation improved his Heisman possibilities. It was his religion.
Boise State Broncos working again Ashton Jeanty (2) is interviewed by Fox Sports activities reporter Allison Williams after the sport in opposition to the UNLV Rebels at Albertsons Stadium on Dec. 6, 2024. (Brian Losness-Imagn Photos)
“To begin with, I’ve obtained to thank God,” Jeanty instructed FOX Sports activities in an interview on the sector after the 21-7 victory over UNLV.
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“The best way He’s been transferring by means of this group and blessing us – God’s favor is over us.”
Jeanty, who confirmed that Friday’s title recreation could be his final at Boise State earlier than getting into the NFL Draft subsequent 12 months, has overtly spoken about his religion and the position that it’s performed in his life. In an interview early this season, Jeanty spoke concerning the “final transformation” he underwent and the way he credited his religion for that change.
“I prefer to say that I’m a Christian cleverly disguised as an All-American working again,” he mentioned on the time. “I’ve discovered that God has blessed me with superb abilities. I’ve simply been capable of do numerous nice issues with it, however on the similar time, not shedding your self in it and understanding that my id is in Christ.”
Boise State working again Ashton Jeanty (2) pushes away from the arms of UNLV defensive lineman Tatuo Martinson (98) on a run within the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA faculty soccer recreation Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Picture/Steve Conner)
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Jeanty ran for 209 yards and a 75-yard landing to push his whole to 2,497, simply 132 yards in need of the all-time FBS report. The title recreation additionally marked his sixth recreation this season the place he ran over 200 yards.
However for Jeanty, Friday’s win was at all times a collective effort.
“This implies the whole lot. That is the whole lot we’ve labored for, and to return out right here and achieve it, you’ve obtained to present credit score to the group – offense, protection, particular groups coming collectively tonight.
“It’s superb, it’s a dream come true,” he continued. “I really like this group. I really like the best way we got here collectively, the connection and the love we now have is stronger than something.”
Boise State working again Ashton Jeanty (2) stiff-arms UNLV defensive again Jett Elad (9) on a run within the first half of the Mountain West Championship NCAA faculty soccer recreation on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Picture/Steve Conner)
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Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter is the Heisman Trophy frontrunner, however the Buffaloes have been overlooked of the Huge 12 championship recreation and received’t make a playoff look. The ballots might be solid lengthy earlier than the CFP begins, however Boise State coach Spencer Danielson believes Jeanty has already earned it.
“Regarding the Heisman, I ask all voters to please simply watch the movie, watch the stats,” Danielson mentioned. “That may present you that he’s one of the best soccer participant within the nation. . . . In case you’re a Heisman candidate, it is best to play in a championship recreation. And to see what he did in a championship recreation for his group additionally speaks volumes.”
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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