Arizona State opens with upset-minded Northern Arizona

Arizona State is ready for some football.

A tumultuous offseason tested the Sun Devils, who were rocked by player and coach defections amid an NCAA investigation into potential recruiting violations.

They get back to the games on the field with the 2022 season opener Thursday at Tempe, Ariz.,against Northern Arizona of the FBS.

The Lumberjacks went 5-6 last year, but notched a marquee win at Arizona for the first time