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Barry Sanders to Ashton Jeanty: 'Will Be Watching for You in the NFL' After CFP Loss

Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders saluted Boise State's Ashton Jeanty after the Heisman Trophy runner-up's season came to an end Tuesday night.

Jeanty ran for 104 yards on 30 carries in a 31-14 loss to Penn State, leaving him 28 yards short of breaking Sanders' single-season rushing record. The Detroit Lions legend congratulated Jeanty "on a great season" and added he'll be following his exploits in the NFL:

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