TEMPE- With Cam Skattebo moving to professional football, Arizona State is turning to Kanye Udoh, a standout Army transfer, to anchor the backfield.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Replacing Skattebo is no small feat, but Udoh embraces the challenge. “It makes me rise to the occasion,” Udoh said.
Kanye Udoh on how he plans to fill the void in ASU's running back room following the departure of Cam Skattebo to the NFL:
"Everyone's like 'What're they gonna do now since Skat left?' I love it. It makes me rise to the occasion."@SunDevilSource pic.twitter.com/elUUkoewVi
— Jakob Brooks (@Jakobrooks) March 17, 2025
Udoh joins the Sun Devils as a junior after a standout season with the Black Knights. In 2024, he rushed 179 times, averaging 6.2 yards per carry and finishing the year with 1,117 yards and 10 touchdowns. His strong performance at Army has given ASU confidence that he can make an immediate impact in the Big 12.
There will be an adjustment period transitioning from West Point to Tempe, as well as navigating the transfer process, but Udoh is prepared to overcome any challenges.
New Sun Devil RB Kanye Udoh on the process of transferring from West Point to ASU:
"You have to transfer before your junior year. It's hard to transfer too because when you first go into the military and you've never been in that environment like you have no family in the… pic.twitter.com/q0e7bL6uBG
— Blake Niemann (@Blakes_Take2) March 17, 2025
As spring practices begin, Udoh will look to establish himself as a key contributor in an evolving Sun Devils offense under head coach Kenny Dillingham. With his combination of power and speed, he has the potential to be a difference-maker as ASU prepares for the 2025 season.
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