The 2024 college football conference championship weekend has concluded with all games that will factor into the Heisman Trophy race now being finalized.
Running backs Ashton Jeanty and Cameron Skattebo shined in the spotlight on conference championship weekend.
It served as their final audition for some contenders before Heisman Trophy votes were submitted.
Here are some of the top storylines coming out of Saturday’s games:
Heisman favorites: Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty
Colorado star Travis Hunter was idle this week but remains the favorite for the sport’s most coveted individual award.
Hunter had 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns in 12 games played. He also had one rushing touchdown. On defense, he recorded 32 tackles (one for a loss), four interceptions, 11 pass breakups and a forced fumble.
Jeanty finished the season with 344 carries for 2,497 yards and 29 touchdowns in 13 games this season. He added 116 receiving yards and a touchdown on 20 receptions.
Dillon Gabriel makes a final push with Oregon
Dillon Gabriel completed 22 of 32 passes for 283 yards and four touchdowns in the Ducks’ 45-37 victory over Penn State to capture the Big Ten Championship.
Gabriel has completed 275 of 374 pass attempts for 3,275 yards, 24 touchdowns and six interceptions in 13 games played. He also contributed to the run game with 175 yards and seven touchdowns on 57 carries.
The sixth-year senior is expected to be invited to New York for the Heisman Trophy ceremony.
Skattebo shines for Arizona State
Skattebo produced a strong outing in Arizona State’s 45-19 victory over Iowa State to capture the Big 12 Championship in its first season in the conference. Skattebo had 170 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. He added two receptions for 38 yards and a touchdown.
Skattebo’s performance created some buzz for himself following the game but it may be too little, too late for the senior. He finished the season with 1,398 yards and 17 touchdowns while adding 468 receiving yards and two touchdowns through 12 games but any lasting impressions he made on Saturday might not be enough to earn enough votes to be a true darkhorse contender and earn a trip to New York.
Heisman Trophy odds list
Here are the odds from FanDuel as of Saturday night:
