Arizona State Releases Injury Report, Depth Chart Before Baylor
Arizona State released its injury report and depth chart ahead of Saturday's game against Baylor. Tight end Khamari Anderson is out for the season, moving Anthony Miller into a larger role alongside A.J. Ia. Running back Grayson Rigdon is listed as probable as ASU tries to improve a struggling run game.
Arizona State’s latest depth chart keeps most offensive roles intact, but Khamari Anderson’s season-ending injury creates opportunity at tight end. Anthony Miller now shares the top spot with A.J. Ia, while James Giggey remains an option for blocking work. Omarion Miller stays in the slot, though coaches want him more involved vertically.
The 9/30 injury report lists five players out, including Anderson and three offensive linemen, plus two probable: Grayson Rigdon and Manamo’ui Muti. ASU’s ground game has averaged 4.64 yards per carry overall and 3.80 after halftime; against Kansas, it managed 3.09 per attempt on 43 carries. Rigdon’s receiving value could matter if he plays.
The availability of players such as Rigdon and the reshaped tight-end rotation could affect Arizona State’s offensive efficiency, which may shape fan confidence and game-day atmosphere in Tempe. A stronger run game could ease pressure on the passing attack and keep the defense fresher. Local businesses, students, alumni, and broadcast viewers may feel the ripple effects through attendance, spending, and campus mood, though one game’s outcome is unlikely to transform broader community conditions.