Abu Sama
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
73
YDS
377
TD
1
YDS
42
TD
0
2024 Rush/Rec Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Sama compiled perhaps one of the most impressive performances for a running back in the 2023 season when he rumbled for 276 yards on 16 carries in the snow versus Kansas State. The true freshman had scoring runs of 60, 71, and 77 yards, including a touchdown on his first play of the game. While he didn't begin the year as the starter, Sama's freshman year proved to be a massive success, tallying 84 carries for 614 yards and six touchdowns for a glistening 7.3 yards per carry. The departures of Eli Sanders (New Mexico) and Cartevious Norton (Charlotte) position Sama for more volume in 2024, and he's set up to succeed in a Cyclones offense that returns the majority of its starting lineup from last season. Read Past Outlooks
Leads Cyclones in carries vs. TTU
Sama tallied 13 rushes for 74 yards during Saturday's 23-22 defeat versus Texas Tech.
ANALYSIS
Sama received the most carries for the Cyclones while teammate Carson Hansen rushed for 46 yards on 11 carries. Hansen entered the game with an undisclosed injury which could be the reason why Sama led the way, but it's more likely that both players will share the workload for Iowa State moving forward. Sama is averaging 5.2 yards per carry and has double-digit totes in four of eight games this year. Iowa State will play at Kansas next week.
Sama received the most carries for the Cyclones while teammate Carson Hansen rushed for 46 yards on 11 carries. Hansen entered the game with an undisclosed injury which could be the reason why Sama led the way, but it's more likely that both players will share the workload for Iowa State moving forward. Sama is averaging 5.2 yards per carry and has double-digit totes in four of eight games this year. Iowa State will play at Kansas next week.
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Logs 12 touches against UCF
Sama accrued 10 carries for 55 yards and hauled in two targets for 34 yards during Saturday's 38-35 win versus UCF.
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Limited touches in win at WVU
Sama logged two carries for six yards during Saturday's 28-16 victory against West Virginia.
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Part of committee at Iowa State
Sama accrued eight rushes for 17 yards during Saturday's 43-21 win against Baylor.
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Records late 77-yard TD
Sama recorded 11 carries for 101 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-0 victory versus Houston.
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Limited impact against Red Wolves
Sama notched seven rushes for 30 yards and gathered in his only target for seven yards during Saturday's 52-7 victory versus Arkansas State.
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