ABU SAMA III RUNNING BACK - IOWA STATE CYCLONES
732  YDS  •
140  ATT  •
5  TD 
RUNNING BACK - IOWA STATE CYCLONES
732 YDS
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QB Rocco Becht following Matt Campbell to Penn State with Grunkemeyer reportedly heading to Va. Tech

Rocco Becht has announced he will follow coach Matt Campbell from Iowa State to Penn State, giving the Nittany Lions a veteran quarterback to replace Ethan Grunkemeyer
JANUARY 5 • Associated Press
Lands with Badgers Sama will transfer to Wisconsin, per Nick Osen of 247Sports.com.
Impact Sama spent three seasons at Iowa State, and though he was productive in all fo them, he's coming off his best season yet, having ran for 732 yards and five touchdowns on 5.2 yards per carry. The 5-foot-11, 210-pound tailback has one more season of eligibility remaining, and he'll spend it in Madison. Sama should have his eyes on the lead tailback role in 2026.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Hits portal Sama announced Wednesday via his personal "X" account that he is entering the transfer portal.
Impact Sama spent three years with the Cyclones and had productive seasons in each. This past hear he handled a career-high 140 carries, totaling 732 yards and five scores. Sama should be a highly touted name on the portal market with one final year of eligibility remaining.
DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Records fifth TD in road win Sama notched 11 carries for 87 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-13 win versus Oklahoma State.
Impact Sama recorded his fifth touchdown of the season with a 40-yard burst. He's recorded double-digit carries in two straight games as Iowa State leaned heavily on the run-game against the Cowboys. Teammate Carson Hansen has recorded five straight 100-yard rushing performances. Iowa State will play in a bowl game to end the year.
NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Becht throws for 1 touchdown, Sama runs for another, and Iowa State turns back Oklahoma State 20-13

Rocco Becht passed for a touchdown, Abu Sama ran for a score and Iowa State defeated Oklahoma State 20-13 in the final regular-season game for both teams
NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press
Receives 19 carries against Kansas Sama notched 19 carries for 57 yards during Saturday's 38-14 victory versus Kansas.
Impact Sama received 19 carries against Kansas, the most he's received since 24 carries at Colorado in Week 7. He received an uptick of carries because Carson Hansen left the game briefly with an injury. Iowa State will finish the regular season with Oklahoma State before playing in a bowl game.
NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Saturday Sama is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game at TCU.
Impact Sama, who was probable in the lead-up to Saturday's contest, will be available Saturday. It's great news for the Cyclones as Sama has 577 yards and four touchdowns through nine games this season.
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to face TCU Sama (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game against TCU.
Impact Sama has been held to single-digit carries in each of his last two games, and that represents a significant downgrade in workload compared to recent weeks. It's unclear if that is tied to an injury, especially given that Sama is probable for this weekend, but the tag suggests he should be able to play anyway.
NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Limited touches against ASU Sama accrued two rushes for 14 yards during Saturday's 24-19 loss against Arizona State.
Impact Sama entered the game with some injury concerns and that could have been the case as the two rushing attempts were the lowest of the season. The team heavily utilized Carson Hansen who recorded his third 100-yard rushing performance of the year. Iowa State will play at TCU next week.
NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Joins in on warmups Sama (undisclosed) has been spotted in uniform for warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus Arizona State, Bill Seals of On3.com reports.
Impact An earlier report suggested Sama was not partaking in warmups, but it appears he is indeed on the field in uniform for warmups. Assuming he's available as it appears, Sama should split the workload with Carson Hansen again Saturday.
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Not warming up Saturday Sama (undisclosed) has not been spotted warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Arizona State, Quinn Douglas of KQWC Radio reports.
Impact Sama is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's contest, but his lack of participation in pregame warmups is not a good sign for his availability. If he's unable to go, Dylan Lee would likely see an increase in playing time.
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Saturday Sama (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus Arizona State.
Impact Sama's status will be decided during pregame warmups Saturday as he continues to battle through an undisclosed injury. He has rushed 101 times for 544 yards and four touchdowns so far this season, so his status is very important for the Cyclones' rushing attack.
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Saturday Sama (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Arizona State, per the Big 12 availability report.
Impact Sama popped up on Wednesday's availability report, putting his status for Saturday's contest in question. He saw a decrease in carries last week as Carson Hansen made his return to the field, but Sama still is an important piece of the Cyclones' offense. If he's unable to go, Dylan Lee should see an increase in playing time.
OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Nine carries in loss Sama accrued nine carries for 63 yards during Saturday's 41-27 defeat against Brigham Young.
Impact Sama successfully averaged 7.0 yards per carry; however, teammate Carson Hansen had a career-day in his return from an injury. Hansen was Iowa State's best playmaker with 16 carries for 152 yards and two touchdowns. The Cyclone's defense has struggled dramatically over the last three games which means the team has had to throw the ball more which did not help Sama against the Cougars. Expect Hansen and Sama to get more carries as the season progresses if Iowa State tries to slow down the pace. Iowa State will host Arizona State next week.
OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Silver lining in loss to Colorado Sama accrued 24 rushes for 177 yards and two touchdowns and caught 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 24-17 defeat to Colorado.
Impact Sama stepped up with starter Carson Hansen out with a concussion. He notched his first 100-yard rushing performance of the season and matched his season total in touchdowns with two against the Buffaloes. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough production as the Cyclones were upset by Colorado. Sama has flashed his potential in the past, so he's worth snatching up in fantasy leagues if Hansen remains out of the line-up. Iowa State is off next week before hosting a good BYU squad in Week 9.
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Silver lining in loss to Colorado Sama accrued 24 rushes for 177 yards and two touchdowns and caught 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 24-17 defeat to Colorado.
Impact Sama stepped up with starter Carson Hansen out with a concussion. He notched his first 100-yard rushing performance of the season and matched his season total in touchdowns with two against the Buffaloes. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough production as the Cyclones were upset by Colorado. Sama has flashed his potential in the past, so he's worth snatching up in fantasy leagues if Hansen remains out of the line-up. Iowa State is off next week before hosting a good BYU squad in Week 9.
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kaidon Salter throws 2 TD passes, Colorado's defense shines in 24-17 win over No. 22 Iowa State

Colorado's defense made a significant impact in a 24-17 win over No. 22 Iowa State
OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press
Iowa State football running back Abu Sama aims to build off season-high game vs Colorado Iowa State football running back Abu Sama will get a big opportunity to build off of his season-high game against the Big 12's worst run def...
OCTOBER 10, 2025 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM
Totals 104 yards at Cincinnati Sama recorded 18 rushes for 96 yards and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for eight yards during Saturday's 38-30 loss to Cincinnati.
Impact Sama recorded a season-high 20 touches as starter Carson Hansen exited the game with a concussion. Hansen did not play in the second half and it's possible the injury could keep him out of future games. If that's the case, Sama would be in line for an increase in workload and should be considered for an upcoming matchup in Colorado.
OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 12 carries against Arizona Sama had 12 rushes for 26 yards during Saturday's 39-14 victory against Arizona.
Impact Sama struggled to find running room against the Wildcats at just 2.2 yards per carry. Teammate Carson Hansen was much busier with 19 carries for 63 yards and two touchdowns as well as three catches in the passing game. QB Rocco Becht also had three rushing scores, all from the one-yard line. Iowa State will play at Cincinnati next week.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 12 carries against Arizona Sama had 12 rushes for 26 yards during Saturday's 39-14 victory against Arizona.
Impact Sama struggled to find running room against the Wildcats at just 2.2 yards per carry. Teammate Carson Hansen was much busier with 19 carries for 63 yards and two touchdowns as well as three catches in the passing game. QB Rocco Becht also had three rushing scores, all from the one-yard line. Iowa State will play at Cincinnati next week.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 14 Iowa State survives scare from Arkansas State, wins 24-16

Rocco Becht threw for 265 yards and had passing and rushing touchdowns as No. 14 Iowa State escaped with a 24-16 win over Arkansas State
SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press
14 total touches in win over Iowa Sama totaled 12 carries for 47 yards and gathered in all two targets for six yards during Saturday's 16-13 win against Iowa.
Impact Sama recorded his second performance with double-digit touches this season. He had just three carries against South Dakota in Week 1, so it does appear that he's going to split the workload with Carson Hansen. It was a completive game with the Hawkeyes and both Sama and Hansen received touches on critical drives. Expect Sama and Hansen to have great games at Arkansas State next week.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
14 total touches in win over Iowa Sama totaled 12 carries for 47 yards and gathered in all two targets for six yards during Saturday's 16-13 win against Iowa.
Impact Sama recorded his second performance with double-digit touches this season. He had just three carries against South Dakota in Week 1, so it does appear that he's going to split the workload with Carson Hansen. It was a completive game with the Hawkeyes and both Sama and Hansen received touches on critical drives. Expect Sama and Hansen to have great games at Arkansas State next week.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

College football latest: AP Top 25 poll ranks Ohio State in the top spot

In the first AP Top 25 college football poll rankings of the regular season, the Ohio State Buckeyes take the lead, followed by Penn State at No. 2 and LSU at No. 3
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press
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