Even though Arizona State’s College Football Playoff run has come to a close after being eliminated by Texas on New Year’s Day, the performance of Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo continues to be one of the high points of this year’s postseason action.
The senior likely elevated his status in the mind of NFL scouts in the double-overtime loss to Texas as he was responsible for 269 total yards and three touchdowns. He also showed his toughness and leadership during the game, helping ignite the Sun Devils after a slow offensive showing through the game’s first three quarters.
So what do you need to know about Skattebo? Here are 10 nuggets of knowledge.
Was Skattebo a force throughout 2024?
Helping pace Arizona State to the Big 12 title, Skattebo racked up career-highs in both rushing (1,711) and receiving yardage (605). He was second in the country in rushing yards, trailing only Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty (2,601), who finished second in Heisman Trophy voting.
Did Skattebo get any Heisman votes?
Absolutely. He finished fifth in the Heisman voting (behind Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Jeanty, Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel and Miami’s Cam Ward) and received three first-place votes.
What was his signature moment of 2024?
Outside of what he did in the Peach Bowl, Skattebo’s best game came in Arizona State’s second game, a nonconference win over Mississippi State. He carried the ball a season-high 33 times for 262 yards and also caught three passes for 35 yards, earning AP National Player of the Week honors as the Sun Devils posted their first-ever win over a team from the SEC.
