God is good! And Ashton seems to know that too.
Ashton GentyBoise State's star running back and Heisman Trophy candidate had another dominant performance in Friday night's Mountain West title game, helping lead the Broncos to the College Football Playoff.
But the first thing he talked about after the win wasn't about the championship or anything else. Performance over 200 yards This increased their chances of winning the Heisman. It was to God. (Related: That's the name: Noah Knigga officially signs with Eastern Michigan)
“First of all, I have to thank God,” Giunty said in an interview with FOX Sports after Boise's 21-7 win over UNLV.
“God’s favor is upon us as God has moved us through this team and blessed us.”
“First of all, we have to thank God for the way God has worked through this team and blessed us. God's grace be upon us.”
– Boise State RB Ashton Giunty after winning the Mountain West Championship https://t.co/opPg73l8Dk pic.twitter.com/Pdb1RzL779— John Root (@JonnyRoot_) December 7, 2024
Jeanty has been open about her love for God and how faith plays a huge role in her life.
“I like to say I'm a Christian cleverly disguised as an All-American running back,” Giunty said in an earlier interview with the newspaper. Fellowship of Christian Athletes. “I realized that God has given me a great talent and I have been able to do many great things with it, but at the same time I have never lost sight of myself and my identity. I was able to understand that I am in Christ.”
In the conference championship game, Giunty gained 209 rushing yards, including a 75-yard touchdown, bringing his total rushing yards to 2,947. This is just 132 yards away from breaking the FBS all-time record. It was the sixth contest this season in which Giunty rushed for at least 200 yards.
Ashton Janty.
Heisman winner. pic.twitter.com/qVLvykmM9H
— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) December 7, 2024
I'm looking forward to meeting this person on Sunday. What a champion!
