Arizona State football faces roster turnover ahead of September season opener

The Arizona State Sun Devils enter their September 5 game against Morgan State with a significantly transformed roster. The team must navigate the loss of multiple starters and key reserves to graduation, the NFL, and the transfer portal. Defensive depth was further impacted by season-ending injuries to My'Keil Gardner, Zyrus Fiaseu, and Nigel Pringle. Despite the departures, C.J. Fite returns to lead the defensive line after bypassing the NFL Draft. New additions such as transfer Owen Long, who led the nation in tackles in 2025, are expected to fill gaps in the linebacker corps. The secondary will also feature new personnel under first-year position coach Demetrice Martin as the team attempts to replicate its 2025 defensive performance.

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