Finally, ASU football is back.
The Sun Devils kick off the 2017 season Thursday versus New Mexico State as the two programs meet for the first time since 1999.
Arizona State will look to improve from last season’s disappointing finish missing a bowl game for the first time in the Todd Graham era.
The Sun Devils enter the 2017 season with renewed optimism with a large majority of starters from last season’s team returning plus the addition of new offensive coordinator Billy Napier and defensive coordinator Phil Bennett.
Manny Wilkins has been the named the starting quarterback for Arizona State, but if the Sun Devils pull away from the Aggies, don’t be surprised if Blake Barnett gets some playing time.