ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS NEWS

Curtis Hodges - Will start season opener Hodges is listed as a starter for Week 1, according to Doug Haller of The Athletic.

Impact Hodges only featured in two games for Arizona State last season but made his presence felt, as he caught three passes on four targets while racking up 98 yards and a score. His role as the starting tight end wasn't really in question and he should be a consistent target on the passing game for the Sun Devils.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LV Bunkley-Shelton - Co-starter for Week 1 Bunkley-Shelton is listed as a co-starter for Week 1, according to Doug Haller of The Athletic.

Impact Bunkley-Shelton will have to battle for the starting role at the slot with Ricky Pearsall, and Bunkley-Shelton was highlighted as one of the most consistent pass catchers for Arizona State during the preseason camp by several experts. The freshman will try to earn touches in the season opener Thursday against Southern Utah.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Pearsall - Listed as co-starter Pearsall is listed as a co-starter for Week 1, according to Doug Haller of The Athletic.

Impact Pearsall has been listed as a co-starter for the slot role alongside LV Bunkley-Shelton, and the third-year receiver reportedly looked good in preseason camp. He amassed six receptions for 86 yards and a score in four games last season.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Thompson - Will co-start opener Thompson is listed as a co-starter to begin the 2021 season, The Athletic reports.

Impact Thompson and Andre Johnson are the co-starters to begin the season at the X receiver position. Thompson is looking for a fresh start after three years at Utah.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Johnson - Co-starter to start 2021 Johnson is listed as a co-starter for the season opener against Southern Utah on Thursday, The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson will be a co-starter along with Bryan Thompson to begin the season. Johnson is one of the fall practice standouts in a young receiving core.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Wilson - Nabs starting receiver spot Wilson is listed as a starter heading into the 2021 season, The Athletic reports.

Impact Wilson will start right out of the gate as a freshman at the Z receiver. His 6-foot-7 frame will make him a tough cover in the red zone.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Herm Edwards keeps overconfidence in check ahead of Arizona State opener against Southern Utah It's been 20 months since ASU's football team played a home game in front of its own fans. That will change this Thursday in the team's seas...

AUGUST 30, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Elijhah Badger - Still not practicing Badger (undisclosed) is still not at practice, 247 Sports reports.

Impact It's not looking good for Badger to suit up in the opener on Thursday against Southern Utah. Until more information comes out, it may just be best to assume the freshman is not eligible.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

USC's key advantage over Arizona State in 2021 “We never have those plays for us, but they happen a lot in important times against us.” — An Arizona State analyst is worried about a tacti...

AUGUST 27, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Jake Plummer, Arizona State and the 25-year anniversary of a forgotten Heisman Trophy snub He didn't have the numbers or reputation, but Jake Plummer had the belief and attitude that made him a college football folk hero.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

5 Pac-12 teams still haven't named starters at QB

A handful of Pac-12 teams have yet to name a starting quarterback with their season openers looming

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pac-12 Preview: Oregon's recruiting provides edge over USC, rest of field

Oregon isn't a lock in the Pac-12, but in his league preview, RJ Young says the Ducks' recruiting makes the difference.

AUGUST 25, 2021

Jake Ray - Absent from practice Ray wasn't spotted during Monday's practice, Jacob Rudner of 247Sports reports.

Impact It's unclear exactly why Ray was absent Monday, but his status shouldn't be of huge concern in fantasy league heading into the season. The freshman could put himself in a position to contribute down the road but it seems unlikely he will see the field much, if at all, during 2021.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

How Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels has tapped into his endorsement appeal in the early days of a new era In less than two months, Arizona State's star quarterback has inked a car deal and gotten his own pizza thanks to local partnerships.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Column: History indicates ASU, Arizona should very selectively recruit state's most prominent high schools As a percentage, very few three-star prospects from Arizona's eight most prominent high schools have gone on to be successful on the field a...

AUGUST 21, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

The Detroit News Arizona State, Miami (Ohio), Central Michigan and more have also offered the tight end.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Arizona State college football 2021 preseason: Everything you need to know about practice, news, recruiting, schedule and more With high expectations and a cloud of NCAA investigation uncertainty looming, it should be a fascinating fall for Herm Edwards in Tempe.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

No. 25 Arizona State has raised the bar under Edwards

Herm Edwards is off to a successful start in his first stint as a college coach, turning Arizona State into a Pac-12 contender

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How selflessness and collective strength will define ASU's defensive line The mantra of Robert Rodriguez has permeated every aspect of his position group

AUGUST 18, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

The promise and wisdom of Arizona State defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott Approaching his second season, a second-year freshman suddenly has become an important player on Arizona State's roster.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Elijhah Badger - Status unclear Offensive coordinator Zak Hill said that they are "working things out" with Badger during fall camp, Michelle Gardner of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact It doesn't sound like this is something injury related. It is likely more of an eligibility issue for the freshman. This situation will need some time to work itself out.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

ASU football among five Pac-12 teams in AP Top 25 preseason college football poll The Arizona State football team made the Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll for the 2021 college football season.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

The Arizona Republic The fourth of the Arizona Republic's ASU scouting reports looks at the special teams, which is dealing with the suprise loss of punter Michael Turk.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

The Arizona Republic Chase Lucas, Jayden Daniels leaders of ASU football but their styles are vastly different

AUGUST 15, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

What the loss of star defensive tackle Jermayne Lole means for Arizona State Arizona State star defensive tackle Jermayne Lole is scheduled to have surgery Tuesday, a development that puts his season in jeopardy.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM