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Travis Hunter Heisman Odds: Can Colorado Two-Way Star Win The Heisman Trophy?
- 👀 It's Year 2 of the Coach Prime experiment in Colorado, with heightened expectations.
- 📈 Returning two-way star Travis Hunter is the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy.
- 🏈 Hunter faces stiff competition from many other established stars across college football.
One of the nation’s few two-way stars has made a name for himself in Boulder, with Colorado Buffaloes’ junior cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter cementing his status as a commanding Heisman Trophy favorite in 2024.
Through 10 games, Hunter has hauled in 74 catches for 911 yards and nine touchdowns on the offensive side of the ball for ‘Coach Prime,’ while making 24 tackles, eight pass deflections and three interceptions on defense for the 8-2 Buffs’.
This weekend, Hunter and the 8-2 Buffaloes are listed as -142 visiting favorites to beat the 4-6 Kansas Jayhawks at Arrowhead Stadium on DraftKings Sportsbook Colorado, with CU listed as a 2.5-point favorite, spread wise, in the matinee in Kansas City.
All year long, BetColorado.com will update Hunter’s Heisman Trophy odds across a number of Colorado sportsbooks, with this week’s update reflecting the wide open race to win the sport’s top individual honor in 2024.
Stick with BetColorado during the Buffs' season, and keep tabs on Shedeur Sanders Heisman Odds as well.
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Travis Hunter Heisman Trophy Odds
Sportsbook | Odds | Percent Chance |
Bet365 | -350 | 77.8% |
BetMGM | -400 | 80.0% |
ESPN Bet | -400 | 80.0% |
Caesars | -380 | 79.2% |
DraftKings | -350 | 77.8% |
FanDuel | -330 | 76.7% |
Bet Rivers | -335 | 77.0% |
*Odds as of November 18th, 2024
Where Hunter Stands in 2024
Across Colorado’s seven leading sportsbooks, Hunter’s Heisman odds range from -330 on FanDuel Colorado Sportsbook to -400 on BetMGM and ESPN BET, with BetRivers (-335), Bet365 and DraftKings Sportsbook (-350 each) and Caesars Sportsbook (-380) ranking between them.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, for instance, Hunter ranks well ahead of the next closest Heisman Trophy contender, with the CU junior sitting at -350 while Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty is listed at +380 and Cam Ward of Miami is a distant third overall, at +1300.
Hunter can help cement his status as a Heisman lock by taking care of business in Kansas City against the Jayhawks before closing out the year at home against a 3-7 Oklahoma State team on Nov. 29, with the team at ESPN Analytics giving CU a 54.5% shot at beating KU, with an 82.9% shot at taking care of business against the Cowboys in the team’s regular-season finale.
For now, the junior out of Georgia is at the front of the pack when it comes to Heisman Trophy odds, speaking to the incredible play he’s put forth on both sides of the ball in 2024.
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Travis Hunter FAQs
Travis Hunter currently plays cornerback and wide receiver for the Colorado Buffaloes. It's worth mentioning that he played both wide receiver and cornerback also while at Jackson State He even won the Paul Hornung Award in 2023 for being the most versatile player in college football.
Travis Hunter will be eligible for the 2025 NFL Draft. Currently, Hunter is in his junior year at the University of Colorado. Players must be at least 3 years removed from their high school graduation to enter the NFL Draft, which Hunter will be after this year.
Travis Hunter's net worth is estimated to be around $6 million. This estimation likely considers the value of his assets, including the house he bought for his mother, and the money he has earned through endorsements and NIL deals.
There are conflicting reports about Travis Hunter’s 40-yard dash time. Some unofficial sources say that his time is 4.40-second 40-yard dash, however others have said it is closer to 4.48-seconds. During the draft process, an official time will eventually arise.
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