Arizona State defeats Morgan State in season opener at Mountain America Stadium

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Arizona State defeats Morgan State in season opener at Mountain America Stadium
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Arizona State opened its 2026 season with a 70-7 win against Morgan State at Mountain America Stadium on Saturday, September 5. The Sun Devils established a 49-7 lead by halftime, leading game officials to shorten the fourth quarter by five minutes at the request of the Morgan State coaching staff. Quarterback Cutter Boley made his debut for Arizona State, passing for 387 yards and six touchdowns. The team recorded 681 yards of total offense, with eight different players scoring touchdowns throughout the contest. Arizona State utilized 30 transfers and 18 freshmen in the win. The Sun Devils next travel to College Station to play 8th-ranked Texas A&M.

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  • Arizona State defeated Morgan State 70-7 at Mountain America Stadium.
  • Cutter Boley threw for 387 yards and six touchdowns in his Arizona State debut.
  • The game featured an onside kick from Arizona State following their first score.
  • Officials shortened the fourth quarter by five minutes by mutual agreement.
  • Arizona State travels to face 8th-ranked Texas A&M in the next game.
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  • 2:45 PMYahoo SportsASU fans saw more than enough in rout over Morgan State
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It was a smashing success for ASU's football team vs. Morgan State, but look who's on the schedule next.

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