Cam Skattebo hits Heisman pose after Marshawn Lynch-esque run sets up ASU touchdown

Cam Skattebo thinks he’s more deserving of Heisman attention, if his touchdown celebrations in the Big 12 title game are any indication.

The running back hit the signature Heisman pose after his touchdown run gave ASU a 17-10 lead in the first half against Iowa State on Saturday.

It came a few snaps after he broke five tackles on a 47-yard run to start the drive.

babe wake up Cam Skattebo just broke five tackles on a 47-yard rush 😤#Big12FB | 📺 ABC pic.twitter.com/HA759U7gpK

— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) December 7, 2024

Quarterback Sam Leavitt had his own tackle-breaking rush for 14 yards after the pocket broke down one play before the touchdown.

“He dominates games at a really high level against some really physical defenses,” Leavitt said of Skattebo on Tuesday. “What nobody understands … is how much he really creates with small gaps. When they have an extra hitter, he makes a miss and pops it for a gain of 17, making it look so effortless.

“How well he picks up protections, understands the game overall, there’s just so much that he does that people don’t even see. … The fact that he’s not higher on the Heisman boards is pretty crazy to me, and this week, he’s going to go prove to everybody why he should be.”

Skattebo scored a second touchdown to tie the all-time program record for a single season (19, Woody Green) and hit the pose a second time. The score was again set up by a big run, after Skattebo broke away for 53 yards to start the drive.

After the second touchdown gave ASU a 24-10 halftime lead, Skattebo was up to 140 yards on just 10 carries. Leavitt had 28 yards on five carries and a rushing touchdown of his own.

ASU got back-to-back stops when second team All-Big 12 kicker shanked a 46-yarder left, and the Cyclones went three-and-out the next time out.

The Sun Devils ultimately won 45-19 and will be headed to the College Football Playoff.