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Huge day everywhere in win Abdus-Salaam totaled 19 rushes for 135 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all three targets for 40 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 26-18 victory versus Eastern Michiga...

Impact Abdus-Salaam amassed a season-high 135 rushing yards against the Eagles and found a rushing score to cap that off, and he also snagged a receiving touchdown as a cherry on top. The senior running back's receiving abilities have faired well for him this season, especially when combined with huge rushing output. He finished out the regular season with 104 attempts for 567 yards and three touchdowns, along with 28 catches for 227 yards and one touchdown.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

75 total yards vs. Falcons Abdus-Salaam totaled six rushes for 16 yards and reeled in all nine targets for 59 yards during Tuesday's 31-13 defeat against Bowling Green.

Impact Abdus-Salaam wasn't a huge proponent of the Broncos' rushing game, but he did put together a huge receiving performance. The senior running back will likely not get more involved in the backfield at this point in the year, but his receiving upside could be an asset in the final games.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets heightened carries in blowout Abdus-Salaam tallied six rushes for 83 yards and hauled in 2 of 4 targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 52-21 victory against Kent State.

Impact Abdus-Salaam put together a solid outing against the Golden Flashes, but his high volume in the backfield was mostly given towards the end of the game. The senior running back will likely keep his backseat role in the Broncos' backfield in the coming weeks.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two scores in win Abdus-Salaam notched 18 carries for 104 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 59-31 win against Bethune-Cookman.

Impact Abdus-Salaam is the starting man in the backfield with running back Jalen Buckley (undisclosed) sidelined as of late. This didn't come without plenty of carries for third-string Jaden Nixon, who had even more yards, but a committee could be forming that in the future may be beneficial for multiple parties.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal usage in loss Abdus-Salaam posted five rushes for 22 yards and reeled in 1 of 6 targets for 12 yards during Friday's 28-14 loss against Wisconsin.

Impact The senior running back looks to be the second-string running back for Western Michigan at the beginning of the season as Jalen Buckley handled 16 of the backfield carries to his five. Abdus-Salaam could still benefit from this supplementary role in the coming weeks, but not enough to be a consistent producer as of now.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 70 total yards vs. EMU Abdus-Salaam had 17 carries for 59 yards and one catch for 12 yards against Eastern Michigan on Saturday.

Impact Abdus-Salaam continues to produce solidly as the Broncos' No. 2 back, with a least 50 total yards in four of the last five games.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE