UPGRADE: ASU Returns Almost Nothing. So Did Last Year's Playoff Teams.

Arizona State Sun Devils face uncertainty as they return fewer snaps than nearly any team in college football, sparking debate over the true value of roster continuity versus incoming transfer talent. Can the Sun Devils' chemistry come together quickly enough with Texas A&M looming in Week 2, or will a patchwork lineup expose them early against top-tier SEC competition? Philip Mulford and Parker Porrill break down how player experience, transfer additions like Ashton Stamps and Lyrik Rawls, and the secondary’s leadership shape Arizona State's defensive outlook. Plus, attention shifts to ASU basketball, where Randy Bennett’s gamble on a one-point-guard roster raises crucial questions about offensive strategy and depth in the new Big 12 era. Will Foxwell’s backcourt skills and Bennett’s assistant coaching staff be enough to overcome injury risks and modern game demands? Don’t miss this sharp analysis on the Sun Devils’ most pressing lineup decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.