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- Arizona State defensive lineman MyKeil Gardner will miss the 2026 season following Achilles surgery, removing a senior from a defense replacing most of last year's experienced starters. - Arizona State cornerback Nigel Pringle will miss the 2026 season after suffering a core injury during the Camp Tontozona scrimmage. - Offensive lineman Marques Uini was not observed at Wednesday's practice, while Matai Jefferson returned to practice ahead of the opener. - Cutter Boley led Arizona State's first offense at quarterback, with Mikey Keene and Jake Fette working with the second unit. - Arizona State used a one-linebacker, six-defensive-back package during its late two-minute period, replacing linebacker Martell Hughes with safety Boogie Wilson.

- Kyson Brown has led Arizona State's running-back pecking order by taking first-team snaps in all 13 preseason practices, with freshman Cardae Mack receiving the second-most first-team work. - Mack adds Wildcat-quarterback versatility and passing ability but has fumbled three times, leaving ball security as the main obstacle to a large early role. - Delaware State transfer Marquis Gillis supplies needed downhill physicality and explosive-run ability, though he is still learning the offense. - Villanova transfer David Avit remains a candidate for short-yardage and pass-protection work despite being stopped in a recent short-yardage practice period. - Arizona State is likely to use more two-back formations as it blends power options with lighter explosive backs Jason Brown Jr. and Demarius Robinson.