Running back Ismail Mahdi was named the Big 12 offensive player of the week after an enigmatic game that saw him gain 221 all-purpose yards in a gritty 23 - 17 win over Kansas State on Friday night.
Arizona State linebacker Jordan Crook and Arizona running back Ismail Mahdi were named Big 12 defensive and offensive players of the week, the conference announced Monday.
Under the lights in Tucson on Friday, Arizona running back Ismail Mahdi felt like he was still in San Marcos playing for Texas State. The senior transfer exploded for 221 all-purpose yards in the Wildcats’ 23-17 win over Kansas State.
The Arizona Wildcats running back room went through a rehaul over the offseason with the addition of transfers Ismail Mahdi out of Texas State and Quincy Craig from Portland State.
The Arizona Wildcats football team now has a nearly completely overhauled running back room for the 2025 season after losing three to the NFL and the transfer portal.
The Arizona Wildcats concluded day 4 of fall training camp this Sunday. After the morning practice, running backs coach Alonzo Carter shared his thoughts with the media about the development of the revamped squad of rushers.
The Arizona Wildcats running back room has been loaded up with both transfers and newcomers in an effort to revamp it after a disappointing 2024 season where they finished 4-8 with a No.
Revamping the running back room was crucial for the Arizona Wildcats, who finished 4-8 in their debut season in the Big 12 and ended up the 15th-ranked
For those fans who wanted Arizona to change things before next year, that is exactly what is taking place in Tucson this offseason. The Wildcats have been one of the busiest teams in the transfer portal, preparing themselves for the departure of multiple players by adding talent of their own.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Arkansas Razorbacks are set to host Texas State running back Ismail Mahdi this weekend for a visit, he tells Hogs on SI. The 5-foot-9,
Texas State running back Ismail Mahdi announced via X.com this week that he is entering the transfer portal. The 5’9”, 187-pound standout led the nation in all-purpose yards in 2023 with an impressive 2,169.
With the conference season officially over in college football, it’s officially transfer portal season. With the portal officially opening on Monday, a plethora of starts have announced their intentions to seek a different destination for next season.