Georgia native Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy as college football's top player

Colorado’s Travis Hunter holds the trophy after winning the Heisman Trophy as the outstanding player in college football, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in New York. Hunter graduated from Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, Georgia. (Todd Van Emst/Heisman Trust via AP, Pool)

Travis Hunter turned every play into prime time — on both sides of the ball — and ultimately took home the Heisman Trophy.

Now he’s got a leg up on his celebrity coach at Colorado.

The two-way star from Suwanee, Georgia, won college football’s most prestigious award Saturday night, punctuating a tireless performance all season by a dynamic player with a unique combination of skills.