Arizona State down key starter vs. Kansas in Union Jack Classic
Wade Helton was a starter for the Sun Devils at right guard, but he will miss time with an injury.
Arizona State football has suffered another setback with the injury of junior offensive lineman Wade Helton. The junior was hurt during the team's 48-20 defeat to Texas A&M on September 12, forcing him to be helped off the field on crutches with his right leg in a boot. Coach Kenny Dillingham confirmed that Helton will be out for several weeks, making it a significant loss for the team.
This marks the third injury to key players this season for Arizona State, joining linebacker Zyrus Fiaseu and defensive lineman My Keil Gardner. Helton, a second-year player, transferred from Iowa State and started seven games last season. His 422 snaps at center ranked eighth among centers designated as true or redshirt freshmen in the FBS last season.
With Helton out, sophomore Rob Lapuaho will take over in his absence, with Dillingham urging him to step up and play maturely in the team's upcoming games.
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