Nine months ago, Edwards stepped to the podium for the first time as the Arizona State football coach, determined to revitalize the program and re-energize a fan base that sorely needed it.
In his first game as head coach, Edwards’ infectious charisma was personified by his team in a convincing 49-7 victory over the UTSA Roadrunners.
For some players it takes a series or two to ease into the flow of a game, but the chemistry between and quarterback Manny Wilkins and wide receiver N’Keal Harry was evident from the start.
Harry found himself on the receiving end of two pinpoint passes from Wilkins on the game’s opening drive, one for 21 yards and second for a 58-yard catch-and-run touchdown.