ISMAIL MAHDI NEWS

Plans to enter portal Mahdi plans to enter the transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.

Impact Mahdi has only one year of collegiate eligibility remaining, so it makes sense he enters the transfer portal, giving himself a choice to finish off his collegiate career for whichever suitor he would like. For two seasons with Texas State, he established himself as a great running back and a good option out wide, a two-way prowess that should garner more than enough interest for him.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Runs wild in Week 14 Mahdi totaled 20 carries for 147 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 45-38 win versus South Alabama.

Impact Mahdi saw six fewer carries than Lincoln Pare, but he led the backfield in rushing yards and marked his fourth game of 2024 with more than 135 rushing yards. With a bowl game left on the schedule, Mahdi has totaled 991 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns while catching 24 passes for 195 yards and two scores.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Decent day in loss Mahdi recorded 15 rushes for 58 yards and caught all three targets for 25 yards during Saturday's 52-44 loss versus Georgia State.

Impact Mahdi had seen a combined 12 carries in his last two outings but returned to his typical workload against Georgia State. Mahdi has totaled 1,039 yards from scrimmage and five total touchdowns across 11 games.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of scores in win Mahdi totaled three carries for 13 yards and reeled in 4 of 5 targets for 45 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 58-3 win against Southern Miss.

Impact Mahdi rushed just three times Saturday but made his presence felt in the passing game. His four receptions were his most since Week 3, and he hadn't caught a touchdown pass before Saturday's contest. Through 10 games, Mahdi has 786 rushing yards and 170 receiving yards with five total touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sees decreased workload Mahdi notched nine rushes for 45 yards and reeled in their only target for six yards during Saturday's 38-17 victory over Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Mahdi fumbled in the third quarter of the Bobcats' previous game and was benched. He received an abnormally small workload in Week 11, notching fewer than 12 carries for the first time since Week 2. Instead, Texas State relied on Deion Hankins (16 carries for 117 yards) and Brad Jackson (17 carries for 126 yards) in the run game.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Benched after fumble Mahdi totaled 14 carries for 82 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all three targets for 17 yards during Tuesday's 23-17 defeat versus Louisiana.

Impact Mahdi lost a fumble late in the third quarter and didn't receive a touch after the mishap. Torrance Burgess replaced Mahdi as the No. 1 back while Lincoln Pare mixed in. Mahdi will likely return to his starting role in Week 11, though he may have a shorter leash, especially considering Burgess totaled 109 yards from scrimmage Tuesday.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Another 100-yard game Mahdi tallied 25 carries for 139 yards and caught 1 of 2 targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 24-14 defeat against Old Dominion.

Impact Mahdi surpassed the century mark just one time in his first five games, but he's now hit the milestone in back-to-back games. However, the junior hasn't been rewarded with a touchdown, limiting what could've been massive fantasy performances. Through seven games, Mahdi has turned 122 carries into 646 yards and two touchdowns while adding 13 receptions for 102 yards.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to form Mahdi totaled 17 carries for 164 yards and caught their only target for one yard during Saturday's 41-9 win versus Arkansas State.

Impact Mahdi had finished with fewer than 70 rushing yards in four consecutive games but got back on track Saturday with a season-high 164 rush yards. The junior tailback hasn't been able to replicate his 2023 output but still ranks second in the conference in rushing yards (507).

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Splits carries in win Mahdi posted 12 carries for 36 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 38-17 victory versus Troy.

Impact Mahdi didn't handle his typical workload Thursday, sharing running-back work with Torrance Burgess (12 carries) and Deion Hankins (eight carries). Mahdi didn't receive a touch in the final two drives of the contest -- Texas State led by 21 at that point -- it appears he's facing some competition as RB1. Burgess turned his 12 rushes into 85 yards, and Mahdi is averaging just 3.6 yards per carry after his Week 1 breakout.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles continue Mahdi compiled 17 rushes for 57 yards and reeled in their only target for five yards during Saturday's 40-39 loss versus Sam Houston State.

Impact Mahdi rushed for 1,331 yards last season and averaged six yards per carry. Through four games in 2024, he's tallied merely 307 yards and 4.5 yards per rush. He's been uncharacteristically poor recently, rushing for fewer than 70 yards and no touchdowns in three straight games. However, he's seen a slight uptick in passing-game work, catching 10 passes during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Handles 19 touches Mahdi logged 14 rushes for 68 yards and gathered in all five targets for 28 yards during Thursday's 31-28 loss to Arizona State.

Impact After amassing 28 carries in Week 1, Mahdi has combined for 23 rushes the past two weeks for a total of 94 yards (4.1 yards per carry). However, he's seen an increased role as a pass-catcher, hauling in four or more passes in back-to-back games. Through three outings, Mahdi has 250 yards and a touchdown on the ground in addition to 10 catches for 84 yards.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles on ground Mahdi compiled nine rushes for 26 yards and hauled in all four targets for 56 yards during Saturday's 49-10 victory over Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Mahdi didn't see his typical workload in Saturday's blowout, sharing work with Lincoln Pare, Torrance Burgess Jr. and Deion Hankins on the ground after handling 28 carries in Week 1. While the lopsided score played a role in the distribution of carries, Pare's pair of touchdowns on 11 carries and 109 yards could be enough to chip into Mahdi's workload moving forward. Mahdi's impact Saturday primarily came through the air, tying for the second most catches and trailing only Chris Dawn Jr. in receiving yards.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles on ground Mahdi compiled nine rushes for 26 yards and hauled in all four targets for 56 yards during Saturday's 49-10 victory over Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Mahdi didn't see his typical workload in Saturday's blowout, sharing work with Lincoln Pare, Torrance Burgess Jr. and Deion Hankins on the ground after handling 28 carries in Week 1. While the lopsided score played a role in the distribution of carries, Pare's pair of touchdowns on 11 carries and 109 yards could be enough to chip into Mahdi's workload moving forward. Mahdi's impact Saturday primarily came through the air, tying for the second most catches and trailing only Chris Dawn Jr. in receiving yards.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Piles on 156 yards Mahdi had 28 carries for 156 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-27 victory over Lamar. He also caught one pass for no yards.

Impact Mahdi picked up right where he left off in 2023, commanding a massive workload and delivering a 100-plus yard day. The Junior totaled 1,331 yards in 13 games last season while scoring 10 rushing touchdowns. He remains one of the top running backs in the Sun Belt.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Piles on 156 yards Mahdi had 28 carries for 156 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-27 victory over Lamar. He also caught one pass for no yards.

Impact Mahdi picked up right where he left off in 2023, commanding a massive workload and delivering a 100-plus yard day. The Junior totaled 1,331 yards in 13 games last season while scoring 10 rushing touchdowns. He remains one of the top running backs in the Sun Belt.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 23 carries, scores Mahdi totaled 23 carries for 97 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-44 victory over South Alabama.

Impact For the fourth time in five games, Mahdi topped 95 rushing yards and notched his 10th rushing touchdown. Over 12 games, Mahdi has notched 1,209 rushing yards, while adding 18 receptions for 177 yards and a score.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Utilized as rusher, receiver Mahdi accrued 17 carries for 62 yards and one touchdown and caught all five targets for 30 yards during Saturday's 77-31 loss to Arkansas State.

Impact While Mahdi split carries with Donerio Davenport 17-14, Mahdi was the preferred pass-catching back, reeling in five receptions for 30 yards. His four-yard touchdown run on the Bobcats' opening drive marked his first score since Week 6.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crosses 100 yards from scrimmage Mahdi logged 21 rushes for 97 yards during Saturday's 31-23 defeat versus Coastal Carolina. He also caught a pass for four yards.

Impact Mahdi handled at least 20 carries for a third straight game but was unable to cross the century mark on the ground. Over his last three games, Mahdi has 324 rush yards and five receptions for 36 yards with no touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls shy of century mark Mahdi accrued 20 carries for 99 yards during Saturday's 45-24 victory versus Georgia Southern.

Impact While Mahdi neared 100 yards on the ground, he was a non-factor in the passing game failing to log a reception for the first time since Week 2. Since taking over lead back duties, Mahdi has rushed for 770 yards and six touchdowns across six games.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back after dud Mahdi posted 20 rushes for 128 yards and hauled in 4 of 6 targets for 32 yards during Saturday's 31-13 defeat against Troy.

Impact Mahdi was shut down in Week 7 against ULM, posting merely 50 yards on 14 carries. However, he was highly effective against Texas State, averaging 6.4 yards per carry and setting a season high in receptions. Since taking over starting duties in Week 4 (five games), Mahdi has collected 671 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ismail Mahdi scores four times and Texas State holds off Southern Miss in 50-36 shootout

Ismail Mahdi returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and added three rushing touchdowns to highlight Texas State’s 50-36 victory over Southern Mississippi

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mahdi rushes for 216 yards to help Texas State rally past Nevada 35-24 Ismail Mahdi rushed for 216 yards and two touchdowns and Texas State scored 35 unanswered points to rally for a 35-24 victory over Nevada

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Mahdi rushes for 216 yards to help Texas State rally past Nevada 35-24

Ismail Mahdi rushed for 216 yards and two touchdowns and Texas State scored 35 unanswered points to rally for a 35-24 victory over Nevada

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS