Arizona State Double-Pass Touchdown Stuns UCF
Arizona State used a wildcat double pass from Cardae Mack to Derek Eusebio to set up a score at UCF on Saturday.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Football
Arizona State running back Cardae Mack threw a pass to wide receiver Derek Eusebio on a double-pass play during a game at UCF on Saturday. Tight end Anthony Miller caught the 28-yard pass, setting up a first-and-goal from the two-yard line, and Marquis Gillis scored to give Arizona State a 7-0 lead.
Why it matters
The play shows how Arizona State used a wildcat look to create a scoring opportunity against UCF. It was also Eusebio's first college pass attempt, a notable moment for a young receiver in a road game in Florida.
Anthony Miller's 28-yard catch set up a first-and-goal from the two-yard line, and Cardae Mack had 2 touchdowns on 3 wildcat passing attempts in his freshman season. The final outcome of the game and the full team statistics were not included in the available details.
The players
Arizona State
Arizona State is a public research university in Tempe, Arizona, and a member of the Big 12 Conference.
UCF
The University of Central Florida is a public research university in Orlando, Florida, and a member of the Big 12 Conference.
The details
On a wildcat snap, quarterback Jake Fette headed to Mack's left while three receivers lined up to Mack's right. Mack threw to his right to Derek Eusebio, the back of the receiver trio, and Eusebio's pass went 28 yards to Anthony Miller.
Timeline
Friday: a nationwide ground stop pushed back start times of many games across the country.
Saturday: Arizona State played at UCF, and the double-pass touchdown drive occurred.
Season Trajectory
Trick plays like the wildcat double pass have become a recurring tool for college offenses seeking efficient scores against strong defenses. Arizona State's use of the play against UCF adds to a broader pattern of creative formations reshaping the Big 12 game plan.
The double-pass play gives fantasy managers and Big 12 followers a clear example of how Arizona State's wildcat package can produce scoring chances. Viewers tracking Arizona State's offense can watch for Mack's role in future wildcat snaps.
The takeaway
Trick plays that combine running and passing can create scoring chances when defenses focus on a conventional attack. Fans watching Arizona State's future games can expect the wildcat package to remain part of the offensive plan.
Further reading
For more on the teams and scores shaping the sport, see Football coverage across Florida.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Arizona Sports.
