<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/nfl-stories/nfl-news-why-execs-think-omarion-hampton-oroy-ashton-jeanty');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why NFL execs think Omarion Hampton will win OROY over Ashton Jeanty');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Omarion-Hampton-with-LA-Chargers-1.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Why NFL execs think Omarion Hampton will win OROY over Ashton Jeanty</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-10T08:22:50-07:00">September 10th, 8:22am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-10T08:22:50-07:00">September 10th, 8:22am</time><address><a>Matt Wadleigh</a>Matt Wadleigh is a Senior Editor at ClutchPoints who used to lead NCAA Football and NCAA Basketball coverage while also specializing in MLB and NFL coverage. He was born and raised in Oceanside and resides in Fresno with his wife and two dogs. Matthew is a huge Southern California sports fan and a retired member of the Fresno State drumline.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Las Vegas Raiders</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Chargers selected North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Hampton was the second RB taken, with Boise State superstar and Heisman Trophy runner-up <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-ashton-jeanty-2025-nfl-draft">Ashton Jeanty going to the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 6</a> overall.</p><p>Entering the season, both Hampton and Jeanty were expected to be workhorses for their respective teams, and Hampton emerged as the RB1 after <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/los-angeles-chargers/chargers-news-najee-harris-gives-superficial-revelation-on-eye-injury">Najee Harris dealt with a “superficial” eye injury</a> after a July 4 fireworks incident.</p><p>Jeanty was also pegged as an Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate, although others suggest that Hampton could be in the mix when it’s all said and done.</p><p>In a recent prediction piece by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, it seems <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46208174/nfl-executives-pick-award-winners-2025-predicting-mvp-top-rookies-player-year-honors-comeback-stars-breakouts" rel="noopener">NFL executives also feel strongly</a> about Hampton winning the award as they predicted him to win the honor.</p><p>“He’s on a team that’s had playoff success and is going to run the football,” an AFC scout said. “He’s a perfect back for that offense. Ashton Jeanty is a good player, but I’m not sure the Raiders will be good enough.”</p><p>Fowler also added some more intel that he had received from the executives regarding the prediction.</p><p>“But Hampton has a few things going for him. His offensive coordinator is Greg Roman, whose love for the run game runs deep. Najee Harris sat out all of camp because of an eye issue, and though he’s back, Hampton is well-positioned as a primary back, resulting in 17 touches for 61 yards in his Week 1 debut vs. Kansas City,” Fowler wrote.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/los-angeles-chargers/chargers-news-omarion-hampton-big-praise-khalil-mack">Hampton also earned praise from Chargers teammate Khalil Mack</a>, and the Pro Bowl linebacker has played with his fair share of talented players during his career.</p><p>In the Chargers’ Week 1 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, Hampton had 15 carries for 48 yards and caught a pair of passes as he led the backfield in every category.</p><p>For Jeanty, he had 19 carries for 38 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders win over the New England Patriots.</p><p>As far as the OROY debate goes, there are other potential candidates, including Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka and Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren, but there is a likely path to the two AFC West rookie running backs battling it out for the award by season’s end.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why NFL execs think Omarion Hampton will win OROY over Ashton Jeanty

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-pete-carroll-drops-curious-ashton-jeanty-debut-take');   ga('set', 'title', 'Raiders’ Pete Carroll drops curious Ashton Jeanty debut take');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Ashton-Jeanty-is-the-key-to-the-Raiders-running-attack.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Raiders’ Pete Carroll drops curious Ashton Jeanty debut take</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-09T13:57:56-07:00">September 9th, 1:57pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-09T14:16:01-07:00">September 9th, 2:16pm</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints in October 2023 as a Miami Heat reporter as well as an Associate Editor. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Las Vegas Raiders</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Several players made their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-geno-smiths-confident-message-after-historic-las-vegas-debut">debuts for the Las Vegas Raiders</a> in the 20-13 win over the New England Patriots last Sunday afternoon, but one that could be deemed disappointing was rookie running back Ashton Jeanty. While<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-ashton-jeanty-break-tackles-1st-career-touchdown"> Jeanty would score a touchdown for the Raiders in the debut</a>, he had a relatively invisible game as head coach Pete Carroll had predicted for Week 2.</p><p>In total, Jeanty would carry the football 19 times for 38 yards, averaging two yards per attempt, to go along with the aforementioned touchdown. Carroll would say that the reason for the pedestrian outing was because Jeanty was too eager to make his debut, and that for the next game, he will <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/pete-carroll-says-ashton-jeanty-was-too-hyped-for-his-debut-hell-play-way-better" rel="noopener">“play way better,”</a> where he will “see things more clearly,” according to NBC Sports.</p><p>“Ashton [Jeanty] was hyped,” Carroll said. “He was jacked up, and he would tell you, I think, that he wishes he had been a little more patient on some reads and things like that. That will come. He didn’t look like that in preseason. This game, being out there, being called on to play and carry the ball 19 times, it was a little bit different for him. He’ll play way better, he’ll see things more clearly. I know he was a little frustrated by that.”</p><p>There’s no denying the talent that Jeanty has coming out of Boise State, being a Heisman finalist and drafted with the sixth overall pick in the last NFL Draft.</p><h2><b>Besides Ashton Jeanty, there was another player debuting for the Raiders</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Raiders-quarterback-Geno-Smith.jpg"><figcaption>© Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Another player who made their mark Sunday was the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-geno-smith-franchise-record-debut-win-patriots">historic debut of Raiders quarterback Geno Smith,</a> following the same path as Carroll, coming from the Seattle Seahawks. He would throw the ball for 362 yards, a franchise record for a debut, to go along with a touchdown pass and an interception as he completed 24 of his 34 pass attempts.</p><p>His outing garnered the reaction of Carroll, who called Smith’s performance a <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/raiders/pete-carroll-geno-smith-new-erngland-patriots-las-vegas-brock-bowers?utm_source=gol" rel="noopener">“regular game”</a> against the Patriots.</p><p>“For him to complete over 70 percent of his passes again, I mean, he’s been doing this. Geno had a regular game today. I don’t think it was a big statement game or anything like that. I just think it’s just what he does. And we’ll do better than that,” Carroll said, via Sports Illustrated.</p><p>“We got rushed a little bit today, a couple of times, and that really kind of changed his opportunities to have even a bigger day,” Carroll continued. “But the fact that we had so many big plays — somebody said we had nine plays over 20, like tied the record or something like that. I can’t believe that now. I can’t believe with all the guys we’ve had in the years here at the Raiders, we’d have more than that. But it was still a big day for us, and he did a great job.”</p><p>Las Vegas looks for both Jeanty and Smith to bring their A-game as Week 2 has the team facing the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Raiders’ Pete Carroll drops curious Ashton Jeanty debut take

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Chris graduated with a journalism degree from Fordham University in 2022. He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Las Vegas Raiders</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Las Vegas Raiders are opening their season on the road against the New England Patriots on Sunday. They <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-nfl-record-pete-carroll-will-set-week-1">debuted a lot of new pieces, including head coach Pete Carroll</a> and quarterback Geno Smith. Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty made his NFL debut and <a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1964764978671735051" rel="noopener">broke plenty of tackles</a> on his way to his first touchdown.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ashton Jeanty is in for his 1st career TD!</p><p>LVvsNE on CBS/Paramount+<a href="https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt">https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt</a> <a href="https://t.co/3I1Un9GRb7">pic.twitter.com/3I1Un9GRb7</a></p><p>— NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1964764978671735051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Raiders drove down the field after their defense picked off Drake Maye to start the second half. Jeanty got one other carry on the drive and punched it in to give Vegas a 14-10 lead. After an electric season at Boise State, Jeanty has made his mark on the NFL.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-las-vegas-gm-explains-decision-draft-ashton-jeanty">Raiders added Jeanty to their young core of offensive weapons</a>, which is led by Brock Bowers. Michael Mayer got in on the touchdown drive as well, and Jakobi Myers had a solid first half. With those four dynamic players to use, Geno Smith should continue his career resurgence in Vegas.</p><p>The Raiders hit the road to play second-year quarterback Drake Maye and his new head coach, Mike Vrabel. There was excitement around both of these franchises coming into the season for similar reasons. With a rookie running back, a proven head coach, and something to bank on at quarterback, these teams could be in contention for the final AFC Wild Card spot.</p><p>The Raiders look to finish off the win in Foxboro and move to 1-0 on the season. Jeanty will play his first NFL home game in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2. He’ll get there with one touchdown under his belt, but is looking for more yards. Jeanty only had 30 yards on his first nine carries.</p><p>Stick with ClutchPoints all day Sunday for NFL Week 1 coverage, including the thrilling finish between the Raiders and the Patriots. Will Jeanty score again?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Watch Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty break tackles for 1st career touchdown

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Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Ashton Jeanty stock gets big boost with Raiders RB Raheem Mostert inactive</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-07T09:27:11-07:00">September 7th, 9:27am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-07T09:27:11-07:00">September 7th, 9:27am</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, NBA, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Las Vegas Raiders</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-nfl-record-pete-carroll-will-set-week-1">Las Vegas Raiders kick off</a> the 2025-26 campaign with a Week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots. All eyes are on rookie running back Ashton Jeanty after he had one of the most prolific performances in college football last season. It appears he may be in for a huge game in his NFL debut, as reports indicate his backup, Raheem Mostert, won’t be playing.</p><p>Mostert, who is 33 years old, was named on the Raiders’ inactive list <a href="https://x.com/Raiders/status/1964713321778856021" rel="noopener">ahead of the season opener</a>. The veteran running back does not have an injury, and the decision to make him inactive was a decision made by head coach Pete Carroll. Las Vegas has seven players on the inactive list for Week 1.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Inactives for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LVvsNE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LVvsNE</a> <a href="https://t.co/I3Ol5P6yLV">pic.twitter.com/I3Ol5P6yLV</a></p><p>— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) <a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1964713321778856021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>So, Ashton Jeanty will lead the way in the backfield while Zamir White and Dylan Laube will serve as the backups. The Raiders’ 2025 first-round pick should work as the team’s bell cow on Sunday, which is a role he played well during his time at Boise State. Jeanty enters the NFL after recording 2,601 rushing yards (led the nation) and 29 rushing touchdowns (led the Mountain West Conference).</p><p>His 2,601 rushing yards are the second most ever recorded in a single season, as Barry Sanders owns the record with 2,628 yards. Sanders went on to have a Hall of Fame career with the Detroit Lions.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-ashton-jeanty-staying-own-bubble-sky-high-expectations">Expectations are high for Ashton Jeanty</a>, as many believe he has the talent to become an immediate superstar. With Raheem Mostert officially inactive for the season opener, we should see Jeanty have plenty of opportunities to carry the ball. If he lives up to expectations, then the Raiders’ rushing attack should be one of the most consistent in the league this season.</p><p>Look for Jeanty to get the ball early and often as the Raiders potentially attempt to control the clock and give the rookie running back a chance to get acclimated to the pro level. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. EST and takes place in New England.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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He's equipped with past experience for both realms through his recent stops at Pro Football Network and Heavy while also writing for 247Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NCAA Football</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Boise State football could’ve had Ashton Jeanty for one more year. The 2,000-yard rusher and Heisman Trophy finalist was eligible for a 2025 return. Broncos fans vocally wished they had their beloved star — as USF channeled an inner Jeanty.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-ashton-jeanty-staying-own-bubble-sky-high-expectations">He’s dealing with immense expectations with the Raiders</a>. Jeanty already <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-raiders-fans-will-love-ashton-jeantys-hard-nosed-first-las-vegas-touchdown">scored his first career touchdown in preseason action against the San Francisco 49ers</a>. Meanwhile, the underdog Bulls became the one running through Boise State with the fury and power of the dynamic back. South Florida gashed Boise State with 117 rushing yards and three scores in the 34-7 trouncing in Tampa Thursday night.</p><p>USF took down the No. 25 ranked team in the land. One Bulls player <a href="https://x.com/ESPNCFB/status/1961234558361141279" rel="noopener">was photographed delivering a choke sign</a> at the Boise State sideline. Plus USF forced “bleed blue” fans to call for Jeanty’s return.</p><p>“Ashton Jeanty wasn’t appreciated enough,” Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals <a href="https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1961224979829170399" rel="noopener">said on X</a> (formerly Twitter).</p><p>“Maybe Ashton Jeanty should have won the Heisman,” Underdog Fantasy posted.</p><p>BetMGM posted this picture depicting Jeanty’s impact on the Broncos.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Boise State with Ashton Jeanty vs. without Ashton Jeanty <a href="https://t.co/JGSOXCeKXk">pic.twitter.com/JGSOXCeKXk</a></p><p>— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) <a href="https://twitter.com/BetMGM/status/1961221171896266793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Other fans called for Jeanty getting robbed of his Heisman after realizing how impactful he was. One fan <a href="https://x.com/JuwanMcmannis/status/1961227661025448236" rel="noopener">asked if he can still suit up</a>. Fox Sports chimed in by reimaging the renown Wolverine graphic of the popular X-Men character holding a picture.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">No. 25 Boise State's season gets off to a rough start 😅 <a href="https://t.co/MbvHR5Cfi4">pic.twitter.com/MbvHR5Cfi4</a></p><p>— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFBONFOX/status/1961235720842170486?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>BSU hit new lows without their workhorse.</p><h2>How Boise State struggled without Ashton Jeanty vs. USF</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Byrum-Brown-running-defender-over.jpg"><figcaption>South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown (17) runs with the ball chased by Boise State Broncos defensive back A’Marion McCoy (7) in the second quarter against the Boise State Broncos in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium.</figcaption></figure><p>Boise State never strayed away from pounding the rock. BSU still handed the ball off 38 times. Including turning to four different rushing options.</p><p>But the Bulls bottled the Broncos to a 3.2 yard average. Settling for only 122 yards. Even newcomer Malik Sherrod struggled — fumbling on the opening possession of the game. The Fresno State transfer finished with 11 carries for 27 yards.</p><p>The American Athletic Conference challenger instead featured their own “Jeanty.” In the form of quarterback Byrum Brown. The dual-threat even delivered the truck stick on his first touchdown.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">First tuddy of the season? Byrum Brown, of course. 🙂‍↕️</p><p>📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ESPNCFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/wh4dSHh1wD">pic.twitter.com/wh4dSHh1wD</a></p><p>— USF Football (@USFFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/USFFootball/status/1961199912114090255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Brown even ripped off this rumble despite the play getting called back due to a holding call.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">It didn’t count, but Byrum Brown of USF just went full Marshawn Lynch <a href="https://t.co/H8q6A8d1ya">pic.twitter.com/H8q6A8d1ya</a></p><p>— Jordan Dajani (@JordanDajani) <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanDajani/status/1961193079303750008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Brown crossed the goal line twice while combining for 253 total yards. He engineered a ground attack that averaged 4.2 yards per carry. And left the Boise State fan base in shambles post Jeanty.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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RUSHING YDS	RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOTAL TDS	POSITION RANK
38	0	2	1	-

2025 SEASON STATS
RUSHING YDS	RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOTAL TDS	POSITION RANK
38	0	2	1	-

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