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Ismail Mahdi
Texas State Bobcats – No. 21
PositionRunning back
ClassSophomore
MajorExercise and Sports Science
Personal information
Born: (2003-05-28) May 28, 2003 (age 21)
Kenya
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolPlano East
(Plano, Texas)
Career highlights and awards

Ismail Mahdi (born May 28, 2003) is a Kenyan college football running back for the Texas State Bobcats. Mahdi began his college career with Houston Christian before transferring to Texas State in 2023.

Early life

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Mahdi's father was Somalian and his mother was Kenyan.[1] They fled Somalia due to the Somalian civil war, and Mahdi was born in a refugee camp in Kenya on May 28, 2003.[2][1]

In late 2003, Mahdi and his family migrated to the United States, residing in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.[3] Mahdi attended Plano East Senior High School in Plano, Texas. As a junior, he totaled 1,607 yards and 15 touchdowns.[4] As a senior, Mahdi rushed for 1,362 yards and 14 touchdowns, before his season was ended due to a knee injury.[5] He committed to play college football at Houston Christian University.

College career

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Houston Christian

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As a freshman, Mahdi recorded 568 rushing yards, 333 receiving yards, and five total touchdowns, being named a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award.[6] After the season, he entered the transfer portal.

Texas State

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Following his decision to transfer to Texas State University, Mahdi led the FBS in all-purpose yards through five games, recording 934 total yards.[7][8] In the first game of the season against Baylor, Mahdi tallied 83 yards rushing and two total touchdowns, in a 42–31 upset win.[9] Against Nevada, he rushed for a career-high 216 yards and two touchdowns.[10] The following week, Mahdi returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, while also rushing for three touchdowns, helping lead Texas State to a 50–36 victory over Southern Mississippi.[11] As a result of his performance, he was named the Hornung Award National Player of the Week.[12][13]

College statistics
Season Games Rushing Receiving
GP Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD
Houston Christian Huskies
2022 8 104 459 4.4 1 30 250 8.3 2
Texas State Bobcats
2023 13 223 1,331 6.0 10 20 275 13.8 1
2024 9 145 773 5.3 3 17 125 7.4 0
Career 30 472 2,563 5.4 14 67 650 9.7 3

References

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  1. ^ a b Kutz, Chris. ""Who is that guy?" Mahdi is Introducing Himself to the College Football World". txst.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "Ismail Mahdi: From Refugee Camp to College Football Star". BVM Sports. October 6, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  3. ^ ""Who is that guy?" Mahdi is Introducing Himself to the College Football World". Texas State Athletics. September 6, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  4. ^ Kretzschmar, Rick (September 22, 2021). "Angles have been key for Plano East RB Ismail Mahdi, 6A's rushing leader". Dallas News. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  5. ^ "Plano East loses star running back Ismail Mahdi, quarterback Drew DeVillier to injuries". Dallas News. October 26, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  6. ^ "FB: Mahdi Named Jerry Rice Award Finalist". Houston Christian University Athletics. November 21, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  7. ^ "Texas State's Ismail Mahdi leads FBS in all-purpose yardage, Bobcats off to best start since '05". KXAN Austin. October 2, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  8. ^ Michalowski, George (October 2, 2023). "GJ Kinne Won the Lottery with Addition of Elite RB Ismail Mahdi". The Portal Report. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  9. ^ Ciardello, Keff. "Texas State's Ismail Mahdi scores Bobcats' first two touchdowns of the season in first win". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  10. ^ "Mahdi rushes for 216 yards to help Texas State rally past Nevada 35–24". AP News. September 24, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  11. ^ "Ismail Mahdi scores four times and Texas State holds off Southern Miss in 50–36 shootout". AP News. October 1, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  12. ^ "Louisville Sports Commission – Louisville Knows Sports » WEEK 5: Players from Four Different Conferences Earn Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll". Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  13. ^ Ciardello, Keff (October 3, 2023). "Texas State seeks 5–1 start behind Ismail Mahdi's strong start to the season". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
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