Overview
- The game is at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, and the result will shape BYU’s standing in the Big 12 ahead of its rivalry game with Utah next week.
- Arizona State is expected to start true freshman Jake Fette at quarterback because Mikey Keene is questionable, with the final decision to be made at game time.
- BYU is dealing with key absences: running back L.J. Martin is out, cornerback Evan Johnson is likely out, and offensive lineman Trevin Ostler has a season-ending knee injury.
- BYU must fix its tackling and technique after missing a season-high 18 tackles and allowing 463 yards in a 39-31 loss to UCF, a defensive breakdown coach Kalani Sitake says must be corrected.
- Arizona State brings momentum and playmakers, including receiver Reed Harris (about 800 yards through seven games) and freshman back Cardae Mack, making the matchup a test of BYU’s home defense and depth.