Arizona State Punter Josh Carlson to Sit Out Game Against Colorado Due to Foot Injury
Key points:
- Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham announced that punter Josh Carlson will not be punting in the upcoming game against Colorado due to a foot injury
- Walk-on kicker Ian Hershey and walk-on punter Race Mahlum will be splitting the punting duties
- The punting game has been a struggle for Arizona State this season, and the team is looking for improvement
Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham has announced that punter Josh Carlson will not be punting in their upcoming game against Colorado due to a foot injury. Instead, walk-on kicker Ian Hershey and walk-on punter Race Mahlum will share punting duties. This decision comes as Arizona State has been struggling with their punting game this season, with Carlson averaging just 37 yards per punt. The team is looking to improve their net punting stats, which currently rank 131st in the FBS. The game against Colorado will be an opportunity for Mahlum or Hershey to potentially secure the starting punter role.
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