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Nov 26, 2023
Sees 23 carries, scores
Mahdi totaled 23 carries for 97 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-44 victory over South Alabama.
ANALYSIS
For the fourth time in five games, Mahdi topped 95 rushing yards and notched his 10th rushing touchdown. Over 12 games, Mahdi has notched 1,209 rushing yards, while adding 18 receptions for 177 yards and a score.
Nov 20, 2023
Utilized as rusher, receiver
Mahdi accrued 17 carries for 62 yards and one touchdown and caught all five targets for 30 yards during Saturday's 77-31 loss to Arkansas State.
ANALYSIS
While Mahdi split carries with Donerio Davenport 17-14, Mahdi was the preferred pass-catching back, reeling in five receptions for 30 yards. His four-yard touchdown run on the Bobcats' opening drive marked his first score since Week 6.
Nov 12, 2023
Crosses 100 yards from scrimmage
Mahdi logged 21 rushes for 97 yards during Saturday's 31-23 defeat versus Coastal Carolina. He also caught a pass for four yards.
ANALYSIS
Mahdi handled at least 20 carries for a third straight game but was unable to cross the century mark on the ground. Over his last three games, Mahdi has 324 rush yards and five receptions for 36 yards with no touchdowns.
Nov 5, 2023
Falls shy of century mark
Mahdi accrued 20 carries for 99 yards during Saturday's 45-24 victory versus Georgia Southern.
ANALYSIS
While Mahdi neared 100 yards on the ground, he was a non-factor in the passing game failing to log a reception for the first time since Week 2. Since taking over lead back duties, Mahdi has rushed for 770 yards and six touchdowns across six games.
Oct 30, 2023
Bounces back after dud
Mahdi posted 20 rushes for 128 yards and hauled in 4 of 6 targets for 32 yards during Saturday's 31-13 defeat against Troy.
ANALYSIS
Mahdi was shut down in Week 7 against ULM, posting merely 50 yards on 14 carries. However, he was highly effective against Texas State, averaging 6.4 yards per carry and setting a season high in receptions. Since taking over starting duties in Week 4 (five games), Mahdi has collected 671 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns.
Oct 15, 2023
Unimpressive against ULM
Mahdi (undisclosed) notched 14 carries for 50 yards during Saturday's 21-20 win against Louisiana-Monroe.
ANALYSIS
Mahdi was impressive against the other Louisiana team (Lafayette) a week ago. The same could not be said Saturday. Despite logging 14 carries, Mahdi's 50 rushing yards were his lowest since Week 2. Even then, he averaged more of them per carry. Mahdi will try to both benefit from Texas State's upcoming bye and redeem himself afterward.
Oct 14, 2023
Appears in warmups
Mahdi (undisclosed) is dressed and warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Louisiana-Monroe, Keff Ciardello of the Austin American-Statesman reports.
ANALYSIS
Mahdi has been outstanding for Texas State this season and has been one of the most productive players in the country, racking up 752 total yards and nine total touchdowns. Mahdi will play one-handed with a club-cast over his wrist.
Oct 10, 2023
GTD, leaning probable
Mahdi (undisclosed) is a game-time decision but leaning probable for Texas State's game Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe, Keff Ciardello of the Austin American-Statesman reports.
ANALYSIS
It appears Mahdi suffered a problem between when Texas State played at Lousiana-Lafayette on Saturday and Tuesday, during TSU head coach G.J. Kinne's latest press conference. Fortunately for the running back, he is leaning probable, so at least the injury seems minor if anything.
Oct 8, 2023
Handles 34 carries
Mahdi logged 34 carries for 188 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for nine yards during Saturday's 34-30 loss versus Louisiana.
ANALYSIS
Mahdi put together another massive stat line, accruing 188 rush yards and a touchdown on 34 attempts. In the two games where Mahdi has received more than 15 carries, he's combined for 404 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
Oct 2, 2023
Scores thrice in Week 5
Mahdi totaled 14 rushes for 89 yards and three touchdowns and hauled in their only target for -10 yards during Saturday's 50-36 victory against Southern Miss.
ANALYSIS
Just one week removed from a massive 216-yard, two-touchdown performance, Mahdi tallied three more touchdowns and racked up 89 rush yards. After being stuck in a committee early in the season, Mahdi appears to have emerged as the Bobcats' top tailback. Through five games, Mahdi has rushed for 488 yards and seven touchdowns, and he's currently leading the nation in yards per carry among players with at least 20 rush attempts.
Sep 24, 2023
Makes good on 21 carries
Mahdi accrued 21 rushes for 216 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 35-24 win versus Nevada. He also caught two passes for 40 yards.
ANALYSIS
After handling 15 carries across the first three games of 2023, Mahdi assumed No. 1 running back duties Saturday and was the only Bobcat back to see more than three carries. He turned the expanded workload into a massive fantasy day, accumulating 256 yards from scrimmage and a pair of rushing touchdowns. While Texas State could go back to a backfield committee, it's likely Mahdi will remain the team's top running back next week at Southern Miss.