The Heisman throne? Officially conquered. Travis Hunter didn’t just play his way into history—he became it. The two-way superstar clinched college football’s top honor, but the night was about so much more. Picture this: his fiancée, mom, Coach Prime, and his Buffs bestie Shedeur Sanders cheering him on. But amidst the joy, there were whispers—’Where’s Hunter’s dad?’ and ‘Why hasn’t anyone interviewed his mom?’ But when Hunter hoisted that bronze trophy with 2,231 points in his favor, all doubts vanished.

The celebration was instant. Fans flooded Twitter, and IG buzzed with interviews. And Hunter delivered a heartfelt speech, thanking his dad—who couldn’t attend—along with his fiancée, Leanna Lenee, and his mom for standing by him through college and surgery. But while the world roared, Hunter’s mom stayed silent—until now.

Ferrante Harris, his biggest cheerleader, just broke her digital silence with a touching first-ever post alongside her son. And let’s be real: when a mom steps into the spotlight, you know it’s about more than football. Hunter’s journey is nothing short of legendary, and Ferrante’s post proves it. This isn’t just a moment. It’s pure magic. Travis Hunter isn’t a trendsetter. He’s the blueprint. 🏆 A generational talent—and now, the world knows exactly who his No. 1 fan is.

Ferrante Harris made it pretty clear with her Instagram post, which is just pure magic. “So proud of you, @db3_tip. I love you 😘. #heismantrophy2024 #TravisHunterJr,” she posted. Travis Hunter’s aura is truly impeccable, and with his recent Heisman Trophy win, he not only became the second Buffs player to win it after RB Rashaan Salaam in 1994 but also proved that having two-way skills is not a problem but a blessing.

Heisman eve wasn’t just about winning for Travis Hunter; it was personal, which also turned out to be one of the emotional moments of Travis Hunter’s life. His mother, Ferrante Harris, the OG cheerleader for him, went through a lot to see him get the recognition he deserves now. And in the moment of glory, her words hit everyone right in the feels as she said, “I love the person that he is, but I’m also grateful that what they said was my biggest mistake turned out to be the biggest blessing.” It’s not just a mic drop moment but proof that moms like Ferrante don’t just raise players; they raise legends.

Moreover, the long debate between Ashton Jeanty and Travis Hunter for the Heisman finally met its happy ending for Hunter, and there is no doubt that he deserves the appreciation. This dude completed 1356 plays on offense and defense, catching 92 passes for 1154 yards. If this performance isn’t Heisman-worthy, something is amiss. Travis Hunter deserves it, as he not only led the Buffs to one of their remarkable seasons with a 9-3 record, making them bowl-eligible, but also proved that his success can be two-way.

What’s next for Travis Hunter?

See, let’s be real: it’s a very rare quality in any kind of sport to have the ability to impact the game in multiple ways. And Travis Hunter knows exactly how to do it. Moreover, in football, there are only a handful of people like Devin Hester, Deion Sanders, and Julian Edelman who actually proved that two-way skill is a boon. Now that Travis Hunter is on the same path to achieving success, his Heisman win is the first step towards it, which will surely give him an edge while playing in the NFL.

Talking about his NFL future with Colin Cowherd in his show, former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy says how he might have used Travis’ skills in the game. “I think the kid is a tremendous athlete. I’m selfish. I’m on the offensive side about wanting him to play receiver for me, right? And so, because I watch all the dynamic things that the kid does, he makes dynamic catches, jet sweeps, and he can run,” he said. Offense or defense, Hunter can smack success on both sides.

Hunter’s two-way skill is wild, but can it swiftly translate to the NFL? It’s been a matter of debate since the start. Even former NFL scout John Middlekauff shares his thoughts on it, saying, “To go to the NFL and do it? It’d be hard to maintain your health doing both.” It’s a hard pill to swallow with the NFL’s tough schedule. But can’t deny the fact that this guy can do wonders on the field. Now let’s just wait and see if that’s really the case.