Forty-plus new players means equally as many new storylines for Arizona State football. Thursday’s season opener against Northern Arizona will offer a glimpse into how far this team has come since the spring, and how different the game plan will be with two new coordinators and a fancy new quarterback.
On the opposing sideline, the Lumberjacks are looking for a second in-state upset in as many years after beating Arizona 21-19 last September. On top of a potential FCS tournament run, the ASU matchup will be their Super Bowl.
“We get to start it off Thursday night at home against a really good opponent, NAU,” head coach Herm Edwards said.