Arizona State beats Kansas 24-17 in Union Jack Classic

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Arizona State beats Kansas 24-17 in Union Jack Classic
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Arizona State defeated Kansas 24-17 in the Union Jack Classic at Wembley Stadium on September 19, 2026. After a slow start, the Sun Devils took advantage of Kansas's special teams errors and defensive takeaways. ASU fell behind after Kansas's Tate Nagy returned a punt for a touchdown, but responded with a touchdown pass from Cutter Boley and a kickoff return touchdown from Jaren Hamilton. Arizona State’s defense forced three turnovers, contributing significantly to the victory. The loss marks a tough start for Kansas in their Big 12 opener.

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  • Arizona State outscored Kansas 24-7 after trailing 10-7 in the second quarter.
  • Special teams were pivotal, with a 72-yard punt return touchdown by Kansas.
  • ASU recorded three takeaways, including a fumble recovery and two interceptions.
  • Jaren Hamilton’s kickoff return ended a 2020 streak without a TD return for ASU.
  • Cutter Boley's performance was below his season average, completing 11 of 23 passes.
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  • 9:06 PMYahoo SportsDefense and special teams the difference as Arizona State surges past Kansas
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Arizona State got off to a slow start but got some good special teams plays and two takeaways on defense to get past Kansas

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