Arizona State roster faces challenges ahead of 2026 season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Arizona State football is preparing for the 2026 season with numerous roster changes. The team has only a handful of returning starters, prompting a focus on key players for upcoming success. Notable figures include quarterback Cutter Boley, wide receiver Omarion Miller, and linebacker Owen Long. They kick off the regular season on September 5 against Morgan State at Mountain America Stadium. Preseason projections have placed ASU between sixth and ninth in the conference rankings, largely due to the team's struggles with established starters and the influence of transferring players.
- •Arizona State opens the season on Sept. 5 against Morgan State.
- •Cutter Boley is leading the quarterback competition.
- •Omarion Miller joins from Colorado, increasing receiver depth.
- •Owen Long led the nation in tackles at Colorado State last season.
- •The Sun Devils have only a few returning starters this year.
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — 8 players critical for Arizona State football success in 2026
"The Arizona State football team has very few returning starters in 2026. These players will be critical to the team's success.
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