The year 2025 has barely started, and we already have a Game of the Year contender. ASU almost pulled off an upset for the ages against the Texas Longhorns. And Cam Skattebo led the Sun Devils’ charge, simply bulldozing his way to yardage. However, his physical exhibition came at a cost — the RB was seen vomiting profusely toward the end of the game. The sight had many worried, with Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly Stafford, urging for immediate medical evaluation.
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“Vomiting profusely” is not a great status update for Cam Skattebo pic.twitter.com/um2d0dbhVJ
— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) January 1, 2025
Skattebo was seen on the sidelines vehemently shaking his head and vomiting after he got hit by a Texas defender. Cam’s body language after the hit didn’t seem like the result of a typical impact football players endure.
After the Peach Bowl concluded, Kelly took to Instagram to express her concern for the ASU Standout. She wondered why no concussion checks or protocols were enforced on Skattebo.
“Are there concussion specialists that watch college football games? number four for ASU puking and constantly shaking his head after getting hit… just feel like someone should check on him..?” Kelly wrote on her IG Story.
Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly Stafford seems appalled by the lack of concussion protocols for Cam Skattebo during the Peach Bowl.
— Burner Boy (@MiraRoadKCChief) January 2, 2025
The fact that Skattebo went on to complete the game despite the hit speaks volumes about his character. As per reports, Cam repeatedly uttered the word “undeniable” throughout the game, an indication of the kind of resolve and winning mentality with which he entered Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The RB ensured that these words didn’t go in vain either. His physicality was unmatched as he racked up crucial yardage and scores for the team. Cam ended the night with three combined touchdowns, 143 rushing yards, and 42 through the air.
Despite his heroic performance, ASU lost to the Longhorns 39-31 after double OT. The loss ended the Sun Devils’ season where they stunned one and all with dominant conference runs and championship wins.
NFL scouts would surely have taken note of the warrior spirit displayed by Cam against a superior opponent. It’s clear that he will be a hot target for the teams in the NFL Draft this year.
Fans and the football world will also be hoping that the hit he took today would not have any lasting physical implications.
