ASU Reserve Quarterback Jacob Conover Ready If Needed Against USC arizonadailyindependent.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from arizonadailyindependent.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Arizona native, who started the season as the Sun Devils’ fourth-stringer, played last week in a lopsided loss after injuries sidelined three other ASU quarterbacks.
Jacob Conover has been in this situation before. Two years ago, he made his collegiate debut in BYU’s 34-20 win over Utah State when quarterback Baylor Romney, filling in for an injured Jaren Hall, was also hurt late in the second quarter. Conover entered the game for the Cougars in the second half and completed 5 of 9 passes for 45 yards as BYU relied on its running attack to lead the team to the victory.
The prolific BYU tight end is on the cusp of breaking Gordon Hudson’s TD receptions record, and could do so Saturday when BYU Cougars play Arkansas Razorbacks. Read more here.