Alton McCaskill News, Rumors, Updates - Sam Houston Bearkats

Able to suit up Saturday McCaskill (undisclosed) notched eight carries for 32 yards during Saturday's 56-16 defeat versus Florida International.

Impact McCaskill was previously listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's contest due to an undisclosed injury, but was able to give it a go against the Panthers. The 6-foot-2 running back was mostly held in check in his limited opportunities against FIU, running for 32 scoreless yards on just eight rushing attempts. McCaskill will finish the season with 371 yards and a touchdown on 4.2 yards per attempt on the ground across eight games for Sam Houston this season, hauling in nine receptions for 66 yards and a score through the air as well. With Sam Houston finishing just 2-10 on the year and with no remaining eligibility left, McCaskill has played his final collegiate game.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 14 McCaskill is listed questionable for Saturday's game against FIU.

Impact McCaskill is considered a game-time decision as he popped up on the final injury report ahead of the season finale. The senior running back has carried the ball 80 times for 339 yards and one touchdown this season.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for 42 yards McCaskill ran 11 times for 42 yards and caught two passes for 10 yards against MTSU on Saturday.

Impact When McCaskill has been healthy, this has been pretty much part for the course. In the games wherein he's been healthy he's had between 12 and 15 touches, and he's only scored two touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Records 11 carries McCaskill (undisclosed) had 11 carries for 42 yards during Saturday's 31-17 defeat against Middle Tennessee State.

Impact For the sixth time in seven games this season, McCaskill logged double-digit carries. Compared to the other five times, he was far less fruitful with his rushing attempts Saturday but still surpassed 50 all-purpose yards via two receptions for double-digit yardage. This season, McCaskill has 80 carries, 339 rushing yards and two total touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday McCaskill (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Middle Tennessee State.

Impact McCaskill looks to be dealing with an injury ahead of the Bearkats' afternoon showing. If the redshirt senior rusher is unable to play, Landan Brown and Jerrian Parker should see increased roles in the away game.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Moderate showing in victory McCaskill (undisclosed) posted 14 carries for 46 yards and hauled in their only target for 12 yards during Saturday's 26-23 victory versus Delaware.

Impact McCaskill was previously listed as questionable for Saturday's contest due to an undisclosed injury but was able to give it a go against Delaware. The 6-foot-2 running back put up a respectable performance against the Blue Hens, totaling 46 yards on the ground while catching his only target for 12 yards through the air as well. His next chance to impress wil come against Middle Tennessee next week.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable McCaskill is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Delaware due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact McCaskill carried a questionable tag into SHSU's previous contest but suited up and saw seven carries. It's unclear if the senior tailback will be able to do the same in Week 12. If he misses, Landan Brown and Jerrian Parker would see increased roles.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Records seven attempts in win McCaskill (undisclosed) logged seven rushes for two yards in Saturday's 21-17 win over Oregon State.

Impact McCaskill ended up squashing a questionable status and playing in the Bearkats' close win. While the supplementary rusher was extremely inefficient with his seven carries, his ability to play is promising for the next few weeks. He'll face off against Delaware next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Held out in Week 10 McCaskill (undisclosed) did not play during Friday's 55-14 loss to Louisiana Tech.

Impact McCaskill was held out of Friday's contest due to an undisclosed injury, marking his fourth missed game of the season. The 6-foot-2 running back had been playing well before his injury, running for 139 yards on 5.6 yards per carry across the team's last two games. His next opportunity to return will come against Oregon State on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for over 50 yards McCaskill ran 11 times for 52 yards and had two catches for 15 yards Wednesday versus UTEP.

Impact McCaskill competes with carries with Landan Brown (and Elijah Green on the occasions he is healthy enough). However, McCaskill is the one who, whenever healthy, has gotten double-digit carries in every game.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for 87 yards McCaskill ran 14 times for 87 yards against JSU on Thursday.

Impact McCaskill looked much better than last week, which was his first game since Week 0 due to injury. He's rushed for over six yards per carry in his two starts when he was in gear, which is encouraging.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD in return McCaskill ran 13 times for 38 yards and had three catches for 26 yards and touchdown Saturday versus NMSU.

Impact McCaskill ran well in Week 0, but then also went down with an undisclosed issue that cost him three games. Averaging 2.9 yards per carry against NMSU isn't terribly intriguing, even with the receiving score.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back healthy Thursday McCaskill is back on the field in Thursday's game at New Mexico State, per the CBS Sports broadcast.

Impact After being injured in Week 0 and missing the subsequent three games, McCaskill is back on the field and receiving touches in Thursday's road contest. He figured to play a sizable role with Elijah Green (undisclosed) out.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back healthy Thursday McCaskill is back on the field in Thursday's game at New Mexico State, per the CBS Sports broadcast.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Thursday McCaskill is off the injury report ahead of Thursday's game at New Mexico State.

Impact McCaskill, who has not played since Week 0, is available to return to the field Thursday as he is finally off the injury report. He ran 11 times for 72 yards and a touchdown in his one appearance this season, and Elijah Green (undisclosed) is out, so he figures to be involved in a major way versus the Aggies.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not included in Week 2 McCaskill (undisclosed) did not play during Sam Houston's 37-20 loss Saturday at Hawaii.

Impact Prior to Sam Houston's latest game Saturday, Sports of SHSU announced that McCaskill would be out at Hawaii. Without him available, Elijah Green's carries increased. For the 2025 Bearkats, fellow running back Shane Porter also logged his first carry.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not included in Week 2 McCaskill (undisclosed) did not play during Sam Houston's 37-20 loss Saturday at Hawaii.

Impact Prior to Sam Houston's latest game Saturday, Sports of SHSU announced that McCaskill would be out at Hawaii. Without him, Elijah Green's carries increased. Fellow running back Shane Porter also began his current season Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Included on Week 2 depth chart McCaskill (undisclosed) is listed on Sam Houston's depth chart for Week 2, per Sports of SHSU.

Impact McCaskill didn't play in Week 1 after amassing 72 rushing yards and a touchdown in Week 0. The tailback has since been described as questionable for Saturday night against Hawaii, and his inclusion on the two-deep ahead of the matchup is a good sign if not a concrete indicator that he'll play.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Impact McCaskill logged 11 carries for 72 yards and one touchdown in the Week 0 loss to Western Kentucky, but missed Week 1 against UNLV. The tailback appears to be trending positively, however, and is now firmly questionable for Week 2 against Hawaii. Upon his return, he'll slide into a backfield that currently features Elijah Green and Landan Brown.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing in season opener McCaskill (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against UNLV.

Impact McCaskill was expected to see a decent workload in the backfield as the backup of Elijah Green, but that won't be the case anymore. This means Landan Brown and Jerrian Parker are tipped to see a bigger workload out of the backfield behind Green.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Maverick McIvor accounts for 4 touchdowns as Western Kentucky tops Sam Houston 41-24

Maverick McIvor threw for 401 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score as Western Kentucky opened the college football and Conference USA season with a 41-24 win over S...

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Breaks off big run McCaskill ran 11 times for 72 yards and a touchdown against WKU on Saturday.

Impact It's worth noting that McCaskill broke off a 52-yard run, so beyond that he had 10 carries for 20 yards. The back has had a winding road to get to this point. He was at Arizona State last season, and Colorado in 2023. However, if you go back to 2021, he ran for 961 yards and 16 touchdowns with Houston. Of course, can he return to that level in 2025?

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Bearkats McCaskill will transfer to Sam Houston, per his personal X account.

Impact McCaskill spent 2024 with Arizona State after also spending time with Houston and Colorado. The tailback ran for just 17 yards last fall, but his best season came with the Cougars in 2021 when he amassed 961 yards and 16 touchdowns. He'll try to re-assume that form with Sam Houston.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

CFB News: Arizona State RB Alton McCaskill to Transfer Arizona State RB plans to transfer to his third school.

APRIL 17 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Will enter portal again McCaskill will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to his announcement Wednesday.

Impact McCaskill hoped that Arizona State would be where he got back to his successful ways. But like Colorado, success for him did not come to fruition, and he is giving the transfer portal another go. Before both CU and ASU, McCaskill excelled for Houston's 2021 team.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

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Maverick McIvor accounts for 4 touchdowns as Western Kentucky tops Sam Houston 41-24