SPORT NEWS: Flaujae Johnson Shares Bold Take on Travis Hunters Heisman Campaign.Vuong

LSU womens basketball star Flaujae Johnson heaped praise on Colorados Travis Hunter after he added several more highlight-reel plays to his Heisman campaign.

Last Saturday, the two-way football phenom turned in yet another strong performance in No. 16 Colorados 49-24 win over Utah. With less than 30 seconds remaining in the first quarter of the contest, Utes quarterback Isaac Wilson attempted to connect with wide receiver Munir McClain, but the sailing pass was deflected in the air and into the waiting arms of Hunter.

Moments after returning the interception back 21 yards, Hunter struck the Heisman pose before hurling the ball into the air. Although he was issued an unsportsmanlike conduct flag for the celebration, those in attendance promptly showered him with cheers following the display.

Taking to social media, Johnson asserted that Hunter who finished the contest with five catches for 55 yards and a touchdown in addition to the interception is more than deserving of the Heisman trophy. Bruh just give Travis the trophy, she wrote on X.

As of writing, Hunter boasts the best odds to be crowned the Heisman winner this season at -400, narrowly edging out Boise States Ashton Jeanty (+375), Miamis Cam Ward (+1200) and Indianas Kurtis Rourke (+2500), per ESPNBet. Over 10 games, hes reeled in 74 receptions for 911 yards and 10 total touchdowns while additionally recording 23 tackles, a forced fumble and three interceptions.

Johnson is also enjoying a dominant 2024-25 campaign, averaging 23 points, 7.3 rebounds and three assists through LSUs first four games. The guard is far from the only figure to cast their support behind Hunters Heisman push, with many across the collegiate world singing his praises.

Flaujae Johnson believes that Travis Hunter should win the Heisman trophy (

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Speaking to reporters following last Saturdays victory, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders insisted that Hunters film speaks for itself. I aint gonna sit up here and give no message to Heisman voters who is undecided, he said. If they cant see, they cant see. It is what it is. I mean, Travis is who he is. Its supposed to go to the best college football player. I think thats been a wrap since, what? Week 2?

So, we aint petitioning for nobody. We aint doing that. We got a wonderful display of cameras here, and I think we on national television every week. If they cant see it, something is a problem. Dont allow their hatred for me to interfere with our kids success. They got to stop that. Yall got to stop. Some of yall like that. Yall got to stop that, man. Get the kids what they deserve, man.

Deions son, Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders, expressed a similar sentiment, saying of Hunter: Hes the best player in the country, hands down no doubt. Its not a lot of guys who can do what he do on offense and defense.

So, its really tough to compare him to anybody else, cuz I feel like if he was at a different program they dont like us so much, they hate on us too. So its real hard and it makes me sad that they dont give a guy like him his credit because thats generational. It aint going to happen again for a long time.