LIVE UPDATES: Arizona State Opens Season vs NAU

TEMPE -- The Arizona State Sun Devils have officially opened up the 2025 season against FCS foe Northern Arizona.

The 11th-ranked Sun Devils entered the game as a massive favorite - and are in strong position to capitalize as one of the most talented teams in the nation.

A live breakdown of the game as it is happening is below.

Arizona State captains tonight: Clayton Smith, Ben Coleman, Josh Atkins, Jacob Rich Kongaika

First Quarter

Offensive Players lined up for first snap: Sam Leavitt, Kyson Brown, Jordyn Tyson, Jalen Moss, Malik McClain, Chamon Metayer, Max Iheanachor , Kyle Scott, Ben Coleman, Jimeto Obigbo, Josh Atkins

Defense: C.J. Fite, Jacob Rich Kongaika, Clayton Smith, Prince Dorbah, Keyshaun Elliott, Jordan Crook, Keith Abney II, Javan Robinson, Myles "Ghost" Rowser, Xavion Alford, Montana Warren

12:13 - LT Josh Atkins goes down with injury - was able to walk off on own power.

10:44 - RB Raleek Brown scores first Arizona State touchdown of the season in a 6-yard run down the middle. Drive lasted 2:44.

Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt warms up prior to a game against NAU at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Aug. 30, 2025. | Patrick Breen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

5:26 - Kyson Brown carried a fake punt rush for 34 yards inside the NAU 20 yard line.

5:06 - Jordyn Tyson catches 20-yard touchdown after getting wide open down the seam in the middle of the field. Arizona State takes 14-0 lead.

3:34 - Safety Myles "Ghost" Rowser called for hands-to-face penalty, Northern Arizona takes ball inside of ASU 10 yard line.

2:14 - Arizona State secured goal-line stand, take over at their own eight yard line.

Northern Arizona ended the first frame with a 3rd and 11 from the Sun Devils' 16 yard line.

Second Quarter

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham high-fives wide receiver Malik McClain (12) during a game at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Aug. 30, 2025. | Patrick Breen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

14:14 - Northern Arizona nets 31 yard field goal.

Arizona State leads 14-3.

11:21 - LB Zyrus Fiaseu bats down 3rd down pass at line of scrimmage, nearly intercepts ball. Sun Devils receive ball back at 11:13

5:37 - Leavitt completes 13 yard pass to Tyson on 3rd-and-6 - Tyson fumbles and recoveres.

1:55 - Jesus Gomez knocks down 36 yard field goal. Arizona State leads 17-3.

0:00 - Gomez fell just short on a 57-yard attempt to end half.

Third Quarter

12:24 - Sam Leavitt runs for 52-yard touchdown. Arizona State extends lead to 24-6.

8:14 - Ty Pennington completes three yard touchdown to Nason Coleman. Arizona State leads 24-13.

Aug 30, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) completes a driving catch during the third quarter of the game between Arizona State Sun Devils and Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images | Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

2:26 - Tyson makes 15-yard diving catch for first down.

0:45 - Tyson gains 17 yards on 4th down and three - the Sun Devils are inside of the Lumberjacks' redzone.

0:11 - Leavitt runs for 17 yard touchdown. Arizona State leads 31-13.

Fourth Quarter

10:34 - Arizona State defense secures stop on fourth down.

8:48 - Jordan Crook sacks NAU QB Lathan Boone for five yards, force Lumberjacks to punt.

2:42 - Tyson 16 yard touchdown.

0:00 - end of game. Sun Devils win 38-19.

Read more on the case for Leavitt to be an All-American selection at season's end here, and if Kenny Dillingham has any built-in recruiting advantages in his role here.

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