Cam Skattebo’s season had already made him a legend in ASU history, and he now holds the top spot in the program record books for rushing yards in a single season.

The running back entered Wednesday’s Peach Bowl matchup where Texas needed 75 yards to get past Eno Benjamin (2018).

Skattebo set the record in the third quarter with a drive that included a 33-yard scraper and chunk runs of five and six yards against a strong Texas defense. It ended with a field goal that marked ASU’s first offensive points since the game’s opening drive.

CAM SKATTEBO BRINGS HIMSELF FREE 😤

Tough run from No. 4 💪 pic.twitter.com/s63S4D8tvT

– ESPN (@espn) January 1, 2025

Skattebo gained 110 rushing yards in three quarters, despite early frustration as ASU fell behind 17-3 at halftime. After he broke the record, ESPN reported that he began vomiting on the sidelines and became dehydrated.

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– CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) January 1, 2025

It’s only fitting that Skattebo’s outstanding season is recognized in the record books after he finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting. His rise helped spark a program turnaround from 3-9 last year — when he got a real dose of quarterback snaps due to injuries — to 11-2 with a Big 12 title this year.

Who previously held the rushing records that Cam Skattebo broke?

Benjamin’s star season came in his sophomore year, where he led the Pac-12 in rushing attempts (300), yards (1,642) and touchdowns (16).

He broke Woody Green’s then-record 1,565 rushing yards (1972) with 118 rushing yards in a Las Vegas Bowl loss to Fresno State when he rushed for 77 yards for the record.

Benjamin and Skattebo each played 13 games on their way to a record.

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