Stanford Will Miss Key Piece of Offensive Line in Season Opener
Stanford will be missing a key piece of their offensive line during the team's season opener against Hawaii on Saturday.
Stanford is set to commence their season against Hawaii on Saturday, but the Cardinal will be without their starting left tackle, Niki Prongos. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Prongos will miss the game due to an undisclosed injury. Prongos, a fifth-year offensive lineman, made a significant impact during his time with Stanford, starting in all 12 games during his second season.
He was the only offensive lineman to do so, helping drive the rushing success of Micah Ford and Cole Tabb, who were named ACC Running Back of the Week. Prongos also played a crucial role in the game against San Jose State, where Stanford quarterback Ben Gulbranson threw for 444 yards, a third-most in Stanford program history. Hawaii will also be without a key player, as cornerback Pofele Ashlock is rumored to be sidelined with a knee injury.
Ashlock, a 2025 second-team All-Mountain West selection, has been a pivotal player for Hawaii, leading the team in receptions for the past two seasons and earning the Hawaii Bowl Most Valuable Player award for his standout performance in a game that saw him catch 14 passes for 123 yards and two touchdowns, the most in Hawaii history.
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