Abu Sama
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
22
YDS
94
TD
0
YDS
1
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
Scraps for 58 yards at Iowa
Sama tallied 17 rushes for 58 yards and gathered in all two targets for one yard during Saturday's 20-19 victory over Iowa.
ANALYSIS
Sama recorded a career-high 17 rushing attempts against a stout Iowa defense. That was a positive sign for his health as he left the previous game with an undisclosed injury. His 3.4 yards per carry is understandable when considering the Iowa defense. The Cyclones will be on a bye before welcoming in Arkansas State. Sama should be a strong fantasy play in that game.
Sama recorded a career-high 17 rushing attempts against a stout Iowa defense. That was a positive sign for his health as he left the previous game with an undisclosed injury. His 3.4 yards per carry is understandable when considering the Iowa defense. The Cyclones will be on a bye before welcoming in Arkansas State. Sama should be a strong fantasy play in that game.
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Good to go Saturday
Sama is good to go for Saturday's game at Iowa, Jake Brand of Local 5 News reports.
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Left Week 1 game
Sama left Iowa State's season opener win against North Dakota with an undisclosed injury but was later seen on the sidelines, some reports. Alec Busse of 247sports.com reports.
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Limited touches in opener
Sama III posted five carries for 36 yards and caught their only target for zero yards during Saturday's 21-3 win over North Dakota.
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Explodes for 276 rushing yards
Sama III compiled 16 carries for 276 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 42-35 victory over Kansas State. He also caught his only target for 11 yards.
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Records first 100-yard rushing game
Sama III compiled eight carries for 110 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 45-13 win over Brigham Young.
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