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Records 16 touches in season finale Sama posted 15 rushes for 81 yards and gathered in 1 of 2 targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 29-21 win over Kansas State.

Impact Sama led the way for the Cyclones with a team-high 15 carries and 81 yards. Teammate Carson Hansen had 13 carries for 58 yards. Sama has recorded double-digit carries in six different games during the 2024 season. Iowa State will play Arizona State in the Big 12 title game next week.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leading rusher against Cincinnati Sama accrued 12 rushes for 52 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 34-17 win against Cincinnati.

Impact Sama received a team-high 12 carries and was the most productive runner for the Cyclones against the Bearcats. Both Rocco Becht and Carson Hansen also had rushing scores, but fewer carries. It was the fifth time this year that Sama has recorded double-digit carries. Iowa State will play at Utah next week.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Five touches in loss Sama compiled five rushes for 20 yards and hauled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 45-36 loss against Kansas.

Impact Sama managed just five carries in a game that was out of hand by halftime. The Cyclones were forced to throw the ball more than they typically do as they were trailing 31-13 at the end of the second quarter. Teammate Carson Hansen recorded the only rushing score of the game and has eight on the year in what has been a shared backfield. Iowa State will host Cincinnati next week.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Five touches in loss Sama compiled five rushes for 20 yards and hauled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 45-36 loss against Kansas.

Impact Sama managed just five carries in a game that was out of hand by halftime. The Cyclones were forced to throw the ball more than they typically do as they were trailing 31-13 at the end of the second quarter. Teammate Carson Hansen recorded the only rushing score of the game and has eight on the year in what has been a shared backfield. Iowa State will host Cincinnati next week.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Cyclones in carries vs. TTU Sama tallied 13 rushes for 74 yards during Saturday's 23-22 defeat versus Texas Tech.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact Sama logged double-digit touches for the first time since Week 5 at Houston. It was teammate Carson Hansen and quarterback Rocco Becht who had most of the rushing production with a combined 29 carries for 188 yards and four touchdowns. Iowa State will be off next week before returning to play Texas Tech.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Limited touches in win at WVU Sama logged two carries for six yards during Saturday's 28-16 victory against West Virginia.

Impact Sama's two carries were a season low as Iowa State dominated the Mountaineers on the ground. Carson Hansen had 20 carries for 96 yards and three touchdowns while Jaylon Jackson rushed 12 times for 19 yards. Sama was expected to be the lead back for the Cyclones; however, it hasn't quite worked out that way through six games. Iowa State will play UCF next week.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Part of committee at Iowa State Sama accrued eight rushes for 17 yards during Saturday's 43-21 win against Baylor.

Impact Sama was the fourth leading rusher as Iowa State racked up 265 total yards on 45 carries on the ground. Jaylon Jackson, an Eastern Michigan transfer, had his breakout game for the Cyclones with 15 carries for 107 yards and two touchdowns. Carson Hansen also had 15 carries and QB Rocco Becht had three carries for 28 yards. With Iowa State undefeated behind a dominant committee approach, it's likely that they continue what they are doing when the play at West Virginia next week.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Records late 77-yard TD Sama recorded 11 carries for 101 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-0 victory versus Houston.

Impact Sama's day was greatly helped from a 77-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter of the shutout win. It was his first touchdown of the 2024 season. It's worth noting that teammate Jaylon Jackson had 14 carries for 96 yards, and it looks like Iowa State will utilize a committee approach in the backfield. Iowa State will host Baylor next week.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rocco Becht, Abu Sama III lead No. 18 Iowa State past Houston, 20-0

Rocco Becht threw for 153 yards and a touchdown, Abu Sama III ran for 101 yards and a touchdown and No. 18 Iowa State beat Houston 20-0 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones vs. Houston Cougars Highlights | FOX College Football

No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones vs. Houston Cougars Highlights | FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

Abu Sama rushes for an INCREDIBLE 77-yard TD, extending Iowa State's lead over Houston

Abu Sama rushes for an INCREDIBLE 77-yard TD, extending Iowa State's lead over Houston

SEPTEMBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

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.

Impact Sama has yet to have a significant impact in Iowa State's first three games. With Iowa State up 31-0 at halftime, they decided to give a lot of the reserve players some snaps in the second half. Sama should have a bigger role moving forward in the season and that could come as soon as this next week at Houston.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Sama is good to go for Saturday's game at Iowa, Jake Brand of Local 5 News reports.

Impact Sama is ready to go for his team's biggest rivalry game of the year. He left last Saturday's game with an undisclosed injury after gaining 36 yards on five carries.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact Sama left the matchup after logging five carries for 36 yards, but he should be good for the Cyclones' Saturday game against Iowa. The 5-foot-11 running back's true status should be disclosed closer to Saturday morning, but he otherwise looks to be probable for the Week 2 outing.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact Sama III posted a successful 7.2 yards per carry; however, he didn't receive a ton of touches as most of Iowa State's success came via the passing game. QB Rocco Becht hooked up with wideouts Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins early and often. They'll have a tougher test next week when they play at Iowa.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact Sama III loves the snow as he exploded for a career-high 276 rushing yards and three touchdowns. His very first play of the game went for a 71-yard rushing touchdown. By the end of the back-and-forth affair, he had scoring runs of 60, 71, and 77 yards. It was the fourth-best rushing performance all-time at Iowa State and there's been some amazing running backs that have played at that school. Sama III is putting a stronghold on his future with the team and will have one more game to play when Iowa State learns of their bowl destination.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abu Sama III GOES OFF for 276 rushing yards and THREE TDs in Iowa State's victory | CFB on FOX

Abu Sama III GOES OFF for 276 rushing yards and THREE TDs in Iowa State's victory | CFB on FOX

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Iowa State's Abu Sama III rushes 60 yards for his third touchdown of the game against Kansas State

Iowa State's Abu Sama III rushes 60 yards for his third touchdown of the game against Kansas State

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Iowa State's Abu Sama III rushes 77 yards for his second touchdown of the game to extend Cyclones' lead over Kansas State

Iowa State's Abu Sama III rushes 77 yards for his second touchdown of the game to extend Cyclones' lead over Kansas State

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Iowa State's Abu Sama III breaks off a 71-yard touchdown run to give the Cyclones an early lead versus Kansas State

Iowa State's Abu Sama III breaks off a 71-yard touchdown run to give the Cyclones an early lead versus Kansas State

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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.

Impact Sama III flashed his future potential with his first-ever 100-yard rushing game in the blowout of the Cougars. All three running backs for the Cyclones had a good day. The true freshman now has three touchdowns on just 49 attempts and is averaging 6.6 yards per carry. With this much success, they may need to look for more carries for the youngster. The Cyclones have a tough match-up with Texas this next week.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abu Sama III breaks loose on a 55-yard touchdown to extend Iowa State's lead vs. TCU

Abu Sama III breaks loose on a 55-yard touchdown to extend Iowa State's lead vs. TCU

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS