There is a small chance that Kansas State’s defense will catch a break in Saturday’s game against Arizona State.

The Sun Devils list star running back Cam Skattebo as questionable. He missed the last game against UCF with a shoulder injury. ASU coach Kenny Dillingham provided an update Monday.

“I think he’ll at least try to practice, jog through some things or run a little bit (Tuesday), so that’s a positive thing,” Dillingham said.

Skattebo is one of the nation’s most dynamic offensive players. He ranks 10th nationally with 1,001 rushing yards. He also won Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week honors four times. The only player with more all-purpose yards is Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, who is in the Heisman Trophy conversation.

All signs point to Skattebo returning this weekend. He tried to play last week, according to Dillingham.

“He was trying to get me to play him in the middle of the third quarter,” Dillingham said. “…even if he is removed, I want to make sure we get the best version of Cam. if he goes out there and feels good about himself.”

If he can’t go, things are somewhat easier defensively. The Wildcats need every break they can get because they have no margin for error if they want to compete in the Big 12 conference and stay alive in the College Football Playoff race.

Shandel Richardson is the editor of Kansas State Wildcats On SI. He can be reached at [email protected]

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