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"title": "Travis Hunter didn’t need gaudy stats to make big impact in first college game"
"description": "Lost in some of the off-the-field issues impacting Florida A&M and Jackson State leading into the Orange Blossom Classic was the debut of No. 1 recruit Travis Hunter. Despite the true freshman not compiling gaudy statistics, his impact was felt early and often throughout the Tigers’ 59-3 win over the Rattlers. Hunter, a two-way player, […]"
"date": "2022-09-04"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "HBCU Sports"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2022/09/04/travis-hunter-didnt-need-gaudy-stats-to-make-big-impact-in-first-college-game/"
"categories":
  - "Football"
  - "News"
"tags":
  - "Jackson State"
---

# Travis Hunter didn’t need gaudy stats to make big impact in first college game

Lost in some of the off-the-field issues impacting Florida A&M and Jackson State leading into the Orange Blossom Classic was the debut of No. 1 recruit Travis Hunter. Despite the true freshman not compiling gaudy statistics, his impact was felt early and often throughout the Tigers’ 59-3 win over the Rattlers. Hunter, a two-way player, lined up at defensive back across from FAMU All-SWAC wide receiver Xavier Thomas and made him a non-factor. Only twice did Florida A&M quarterback Jeremy Moussa throw at Hunter. On one throw, Hunter knocked the ball from the intended receiver. Later in the first half, Hunter tipped a pass that was nearly intercepted by safety Herman Smith III. One side of the field was completely reduced for the FAMU offense with Hunter shadowing the Rattlers’ best receivers.

> Travis Hunter’s elite coverage nearly creates a turnover for Jackson State
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> This kid has IT 🥶 [pic.twitter.com/TMEXKobfCj](https://t.co/TMEXKobfCj) — The Transfer Portal CFB (@TPortalCFB) [September 4, 2022](https://twitter.com/TPortalCFB/status/1566511005231812608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Late in the 4th quarter with the game in hand, Hunter was seen in a video sitting on the bench icing his feet. All in a day’s work for the nation’s top recruit.