Ismail Mahdi
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
97
YDS
507
TD
2
YDS
90
TD
0
2024 Rush/Rec Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Mahdi is coming off a breakout campaign for the Bobcats in which he amassed 1,331 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground as well as 20 catches for 275 yards and a score through the air. He'll return to what should now be one of the better offensive backfields in the Sun Belt with the addition of 2023 Sun Belt Player of the Year Jordan McCloud at quarterback. Those two pose a terrifying threat to opposing defenses, especially in option scenarios where they can both use their legs. They'll benefit each other, as McCloud's presence will make defenses respect the pass, opening lanes for Mahdi and vice versa. UTEP transfer tailback Deion Hankins, who elected to join the Bobcats for his final year of eligibility, could eat into a handful of Mahdi's carries. However, he's still expected to receive the lion's share of snaps at running back and should once again be one of the most dynamic runners in the Sun Belt. Read Past Outlooks
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.
ANALYSIS
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).
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).
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Splits carries in win
Mahdi posted 12 carries for 36 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 38-17 victory versus Troy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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