Jeanty leads the nation in several statistical categories that are easy to see, including:
- 90 total points scored
- 12.9 points scored per game
- 15 total touchdowns
- 180.6 all-purpose yards per game
- 66 first downs recorded
But the sophomore also leads the nation in multiple analytical statistical categories, including:
- 604 yards after contact
- 66 missed tackles caused
- 430 yards after catch among non-wide receivers (fourth nationally including receivers)
Last week at Colorado State, Jeanty ran for a career-high 212 yards, topping the 205 yards he registered at San Diego State on Sept. 22. That makes him just the fourth running back at Boise State in the school’s FBS era (since 1996) to have multiple 200-yard performances in the same season, joining other Bronco greats such as Jay Ajayi (2014), Alexander Mattison (2018) and Jeremy McNichols (2016).
Jeanty was the only Group of 5 player to garner Midseason All-America recognition by ESPN while he and Colorado State defensive lineman Mohamed Kamara were the only Group of 5 players to receive the honor by CBS Sports.
“…Jeanty has been one of the most electrifying players in the country,” writes ESPN’s Chris Low of the Broncos’ workhorse. “The sophomore running back leads the nation with 1,264 yards from scrimmage (868 rushing and 396 receiving) and has scored an FBS-best 15 touchdowns. Get Jeanty the ball, and he makes things happen. He leads all FBS running backs with 604 [sic] yards after contact and is fourth in the country with 430 yards after the catch.”
Boise State and Jeanty have a bye this week before they return home to host Wyoming on Saturday, Oct. 28. The “Orange Out” game – with all fans encouraged to wear orange – will kickoff at 3:30 p.m. MT and will be televised nationally on FS2.
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