Mississippi State All-American kicker Brandon Ruiz should be ASU’s kicker, but he’s not (long story) and ASU doesn’t really have a solid replacement. Zendejas who kicked FGs and PATs last year is back this week, but he doesn’t have a big leg. He’s average at best.
ASU’s kick returner, D.J. Taylor, is electric.
He’s averaging 18.5 yards/return. He’s been very close to breaking a few for TDs. Don’t be surprised to see BYU kick away from him, especially when punting. (Hopefully BYU doesn’t have too many kickoffs, but lots of punts.)