Arizona State football mistaken for Arizona in London shop mix-up
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:07 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Arizona State football faced a mix-up in London prior to their game against Kansas at Wembley Stadium on September 19. Scarves in a shop incorrectly promoted Arizona instead of Arizona State, despite ASU preparing for a Big 12 opener. The Sun Devils defeated the Jayhawks 24-17, contributing to their standing in the conference. The incident highlights the rivalry between the two Arizona schools, which has fans sensitive to name distinctions. After the game, ASU is tied for the Big 12 lead at 1-0, alongside BYU and Texas Tech.
- •Arizona State played Kansas at Wembley Stadium on September 19
- •ASU won the game 24-17
- •Scarves incorrectly identified ASU as Arizona
- •Sun Devils are now tied for first place in Big 12
- •The rivalry between ASU and Arizona remains a point of contention
- 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — London shop items mistake Arizona State football for Arizona in mix-up
"Arizona State football was mistaken for the Arizona Wildcats in a shop in London, before ASU played the Kansas Jayhawks at Wembley Stadium in Week 3.
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