Arizona State’s Cam Skattebo exudes confidence ahead of CFP game: ‘There’s nobody that can stop me’
the state of Arizona running back Cam Skattebo had a career year in his senior season for the Sun Devils, rushing for more than 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 earn a bye in the quarterfinals College football playoffs. Even with a few weeks off to prepare for the Texas Longhorns, the confidence hasn’t gone away.
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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. (Jerome Miron-Imagn Pictures)
“There’s nobody that can stop me,” he told reporters Monday ahead of the Peach Bowl. via ESPN.
“They keep saying people are going to try to stop me. There’s nobody who can stop me. We’ve played in 13 games and I’ve been a target in every one of them, so I’m not too worried. We’re going to play our game and play ball and see what happens there.”
Skattebo said he has respect for the Longhorns and what they bring to the table on defense, and he likes that the defense looks like a threat every time it 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 also hoped to show that the Sun Devils have the better quarterback.
Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo, #4, forward Leif Fautanu, #79, and guard Sam Leavitt, #10, celebrate during the game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Arizona State Sun Devils at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on December 7 in 2024 (Jerome Miron-Imagn Pictures)
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“I’ve been watching him for quite some time,” he said Saturday when asked about Ewers. “I’m just excited for the opportunity. People haven’t counted me out since day one, and I’m going to go prove why I’m a better quarterback.”
Behind head 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 different.
On the other hand, the Longhorns are acting Quinn Ewers he didn’t want to get into the hype before Wednesday’s kickoff.
Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Kenny Dillingham yells on the sidelines during the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on December 7, 2024. (Tim Heitman-Imagn Images)
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“I saw and I just congratulate them on a great year and a great season,” Ewers said when asked about Leavitt. “I got to watch some of their games. And, you know, he’s a talented player and they’re fun to watch. And again, I’m just excited to go up against them.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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