Arizona State football wins season opener 70-7 against Morgan State

Arizona State football began its season with a dominant 70-7 victory over FCS opponent Morgan State. The win follows a significant roster overhaul, with head coach Kenny Dillingham introducing over 40 newcomers—nearly 45 percent of the team—to navigate the new era of college football revenue sharing.

Dillingham emphasized a strategic and aggressive approach to roster construction and gameplay. During the season opener at Mountain America Stadium, he utilized an onside kick early in the game to foster an aggressive mindset among his players. Following the lopsided score, Morgan State coach Damon Wilson requested that officials shorten the fourth quarter from 15 to 10 minutes to conclude the game more quickly, a request Dillingham did not resist.