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The LSU Tigers' Flau'jae Johnson backs the Colorado Buffaloes' Travis Hunter to claim the Heisman Trophy after the star wide receiver was hit with a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct in their win over the Utah Utes.
Coach Prime's side ran out 49-24 victors on Saturday, November 16 with the 22-year-old Hunter scoring a touchdown, despite an otherwise quiet game as he made 55 yards from five receptions with Shedeur Sanders opting for other targets.
Nonetheless, despite being a smaller figure in the offense this time around, he didn't want to let anyone forget who he is as he celebrated his rushing touchdown by hitting a Heisman Trophy pose.
It was a play he made himself moments after claiming an interception to give the Buffaloes the ball in scoring range, and underlined why he has been a star as a receiver and a cornerback through 2024.
But the umpires didn't look too kindly and hit him with a controversial penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct but the message was clear, and it's one that the Tigers' star backs all the way.
"Bruh just give Travis the trophy," Johnson posted to X.com, formerly known as Twitter, reflecting on Hunter's efficient display in which he also made three tackles and a breakup on defense too.
With the victory, the Buffaloes now improve to an overall 8-2 record whilst they sit at 6-1 within the Big 12 conference, level with the BYU Cougars, with just two games remaining in the successful season.
The Buffaloes head to the Kansas Jayhawks at the Arrowhead Stadium on November 23 before they conclude the regular season game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on November 29 at Folsom Field.
When is the Heisman Trophy award?
The most prestigious award in college football, the Heisman Trophy highlights outstanding efforts in the NCAA season and is awarded to one person per year in what is usually a perfect send off before heading to the NFL.
In 2024, the Heisman Trophy will be announced on December 14 at 20:00 ET/17:00 PT, whilst nominees will be revealed on December 9. It's expected both Sanders and Hunter will be up for the award.