Arizona State Running back Cam Skattebo had a career year in his first season with the Sun Devils, running for over 1,500 yards and scoring 19 touchdowns on the ground.
He rode a wave of confidence to become the Big 12 Conference champion while helping the Sun Devils reach the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament. College football game. Even with a few weeks off to prepare for the Texas Longhorns, the confidence hasn't disappeared.
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Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo, #4, holds the WWE Big 12 Championship belt after the Sun Devils defeated the Iowa State Cyclones to win the 2024 Big 12 Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on December 7, 2024. . (Photos by Jerome Miron-Imagine)
“There's no one who can stop me,” he told reporters Monday before the Peach Bowl game. Via ESPN.
“They keep saying people will try to stop me. There's no one who can stop me. We've played 13 games, and I've been the target in every one of them, so I'm not too worried.” “We'll play our game and play ball and see what happens there.”
Schatipo said he respects the Longhorns and what they bring to the table defensively and likes the defense to look at him as a threat every time he touches the ball. Skattebo had two rushing touchdowns in the Big 12 title game against Iowa State and then three rushing touchdowns in back-to-back games against rival Arizona and BYU.
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt was also hoping to show that it was the Sun Devils who had the better quarterback.
Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Schateppo, No. 4, offensive lineman Leif Votano, No. 79, and quarterback Sam Leavitt, No. 10, celebrate during the game between the Iowa State Cyclones and Arizona State Sun Devils at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on December 7 2024. (Photos by Jerome Miron-Imagine)
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“I've watched him for a fair amount of time now,” he said Saturday when asked about Ewers. “I'm excited about this opportunity. People keep discounting me from day one, and I'm going to go prove why I'm the best quarterback I can be.”
Behind coach Kenny Dillingham, the Sun Devils finished with 11 wins for the first time since 1996 under Bruce Snyder. That year, Arizona State made the Rose Bowl but lost the game to Ohio State.
Arizona State firmly believes its luck will be very different.
On the other side, the Longhorns star Quinn Ewers I didn't want to get into the hype before kick-off on Wednesday.
Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Kenny Dillingham shouts on the sidelines during the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on December 7, 2024. (Photos by Tim Hittman-Imagine)
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“You saw it and you know just congratulations to them on a great year and a great season,” Ewers said when asked about Leavitt. “I got to watch some of their matches. And you know, he's a talented player and they're fun to watch. And again, I'm excited to play them.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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