ASU’s Prince Dorbah does not play vs. Houston, 3 questionable starters cleared

TEMPE — Arizona State edge rusher Prince Dorbah did not play in the 24-16 loss to Houston on Saturday while linebacker Jordan Crook and safeties Myles Rowser and Adrian “Boogie” Wilson were cleared, per the Big 12 availability report.

All four starting defenders were limited participants in practice and listed as questionable entering game day due to undisclosed injuries.

ASU star receiver Jordyn Tyson was ruled out for the matchup of one-loss Big 12 teams earlier in the week.

Dorbah, who was doubtful for much of the week after exiting the win over Texas Tech, is tied for the team lead in sacks (4.0) and notably had three, including the game-winning strip sack, in the win over TCU.

Linebacker is arguably the position on ASU’s defense most depleted by injuries, as Zyrus Fiaseu will miss the rest of the season and Tate Romney was ruled out Friday after spending much of the week questionable.

Crook being cleared keeps the starting backers as himself and Keyshaun Elliott, who also has 4.0 sacks on the season. Martell Hughes has been a key reserve at the position.

Rowser has developed a reputation of being ASU’s enforcer, entering the week with 49 tackles and three tackles for loss. He also has two passes defensed and one fumble recovery.

Wilson has been largely excellent filling in for Xavion Alford, who’s been out since Week 2. Rowser and Wilson both being cleared keeps the secondary in tact beyond Alford’s injury.

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