Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty was named as the Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week, as announced by the Doak Walker Award Association Tuesday

Prior to the start of the 2024 college football season, most had probably never heard the name Ashton Jeanty before. Probably some still don’t. But week by week, the Boise State running back’s name is getting larger—and so are his numbers.

Jeanty only played a half against Boise State, but that was all the Broncos needed from their Heisman Trophy candidate.