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Arizona State couldn’t have asked for more from Cam Skattebo on Wednesday.
The star running back had 30 carries for 143 yards and two touchdowns on the ground while racking up eight receptions for 99 yards in the 39-31 loss. On top of that, he threw a 42-yard touchdown pass on a trick play in the fourth quarter.
The heavy workload took a toll on Skattebo, though. He was seen on the ESPN broadcast vomiting on the sideline in the third quarter between possessions. Still, he continued to play to keep the Sun Devils in the game and eventually helped force overtime.
Per ESPN’s Max Olson, Skattebo said he drank too much water but felt better after vomiting.
“That’s when it all started,” Skattebo said. “I had a rough first half, and I wasn’t feeling too good. That second half, it was a different ballgame.”
Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham joked about Skattebo’s tremendous effort after the game.
“Puke and rally,” Dillingham said.
The outstanding game from Skattebo led to him being named Peach Bowl offensive MVP despite the Sun Devils coming up short.
“He’s a special player,” Dillingham said. “It’s just Cam. It’s exactly what I expected, bottom line. When you give him the ball, crazy things happen.”
Skattebo’s tremendous collegiate career is now over and he’ll set his sights on the NFL draft this spring. The Sacramento State transfer ended the 2024 season with 1,711 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns on the ground along with 605 receiving yards and three touchdowns through the air.
