Travis Hunter has made believers of his Heisman candidacy in high places

Travis Hunter has inspired hope that a non-QB can win the Heisman in 2024
Travis Hunter has inspired hope that a non-QB can win the Heisman in 2024 / Don Juan Moore/GettyImages
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Travis Hunter is the type of player each fan is on the lookout for. He has consistently been the showstopper, along with consistent Heisman-worthy stats in each game this season. Hunter continued the tradition in their Saturday's clash against Florida as well.

Just this time, he gave all the spotlight to his Heisman aspiration.

Colorado was looking strong right from the beginning against UCF. They were already entering the second half of the play with a 13-point lead. Little did the fans know that they'd get to witness one of the most iconic Hunter stunts in the third quarter.

In third quarter, Hunter made the breathtaking dive for the ball, making a stunning interception. The two-way star then followed it up with a showstopping pose, the Heisman pose, as he celebrated for it.

Announcer Jason Benetti's reaction to it summarized every fan's reaction as well as he screamed "What a superhuman pick from Travis Hunter. Put a cape on him, already!"

Travis Hunter 'deserves' to win Heisman, says ex-Heisman winner Cam Newton

Although the Heisman list is a highly QB-dominated race, Hunter is looking like the one to change the script this time. The two-way star has been a heavy favorite ever since Colorado began its winning streak from Week 3, thanks to his blockbuster plays.

This game was no different as Hunter made his intentions to win the Heisman clear. Even Cam Newton, who was present at the clash, believed that Hunter "deserves it." In the light of it, Newton even compared Hunter to Johnny Manziel.

"Yes. Travis Hunter is the first player to take hold of college football since Johnny Manziel. Johnny Manziel in college was must-see TV whether off the field issue or whether like motherf**ker was going to ball," Newton said.

Fans are also hoping for Hunter to have a future in CFB just like Manziel -- with a Heisman trophy.