Cam Skattebo sounds off to fan accusing ASU star of late-night running before Peach Bowl
Arizona State’s Cam Skattebo shut down one fan on social media after the star running back was accused of a night out the night before the Peach Bowl.
Skattebo kept a season high with a solid performance in Wednesday’s doubleheader loss to Texas.
On Thursday, Skattebo went to X to respond to a fan’s claim that he went out the night before.
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) tackles Texas linebacker Barryn Sorrell (88) in the first quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Image)
“Look – Cam went out last night in classic ASU fashion. This is why we’re not a football school,” said a fan in a post with a photo of Skattebo seen at a bar surrounded by people.
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Skattebo replied to this message a day later, saying that he had gone out with his family to have dinner.
“Folks, it was 8:30 at night and I was with family,” Skattebo said in the post. “Yes they were drinking, and if you know anything about me you know I don’t drink. But I’m sure you posted this because you couldn’t get a picture or an autograph.
“Men, some people want to be strong and it’s sick.”
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The fan who first shared the photo responded, admitting it was “ragebait.”
He later defended himself by posting a photo.
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) escapes from a tackle by Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) during the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Image)
“To all the people who said that he fired me because I’m trying to ruin his life… where am I lying? He left late and it’s too late. The rest is my opinion. I won’t try to ruin a young man’s career. I worked hard to build mine!”
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Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo 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 on December 7, 2024 . (Photos by Jerome Miron/Imagn)
Despite the loss to Texas, Skattebo was named the Peach Bowl MVP. He finished with 30 carries for 143 yards and two touchdowns and eight catches for 99 yards. He also threw one touchdown pass for a 42-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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