Arizona State Defender Carted Off in Win
Starting defensive back Rodney Bimage Jr. was ruled out after a lower-leg injury in Arizona State's victory over Colorado.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
Arizona State starting defensive back Rodney Bimage Jr. went down early in the first quarter and was carted off the field with a lower-leg injury. Arizona State still defeated Colorado in the game.
Why it matters
Bimage's departure leaves Arizona State's secondary thinner for the rest of the contest and raises questions about depth at a key defensive position. The result keeps the team's defensive performance in focus heading into future matchups.
Arizona State held Colorado to 52 rushing yards, while Jake Fette threw for 187 yards and a touchdown and Reed Harris topped 100 receiving yards. The extent of Rodney Bimage Jr.'s injury and his return timeline have not been disclosed.
The players
Rodney Bimage Jr.
Bimage is a starting defensive back for Arizona State whose injury against Colorado removed him from the game.
Daquwan Dunn
Dunn is a freshman defensive back who replaced Bimage in Arizona State's secondary.
Jake Fette
Fette is Arizona State's quarterback, who threw for 187 yards and a touchdown in the win over Colorado.
The details
Bimage went down hard on the turf in the first quarter with an apparent severe lower-right-leg injury. Medical staff placed an air cast on his leg on the field before he was carted off, and freshman Daquwan Dunn replaced him in the secondary.
Timeline
Bimage was injured in the first quarter of Arizona State's game against Colorado on November 8, 2026.
Bimage had also suffered a helmet-to-helmet hit against West Virginia in November 2025.
Roadmap
This injury follows a prior helmet-to-helmet hit Bimage suffered against West Virginia in November 2025, adding to the defensive pressure facing Arizona State's secondary. Arizona State's ability to absorb losses in the secondary will shape its defensive identity as the schedule tightens.
With Bimage out, the depth chart in Arizona State's secondary shifts toward freshman Daquwan Dunn for the remainder of the game. Fantasy and roster watchers should track the injury report for Bimage's status in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
Injuries in the secondary can quickly reshape a defense, so depth at defensive back matters across the season. Readers following Arizona State should watch for updates on Bimage's condition.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see Tempe Football coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by EssentiallySports.
