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TEMPE -- Arizona State is moving into the most consequential stretch of the 2025 season - the next four games will likely make or break the Big 12 title defense that has been at the forefront ever since the Peach Bowl loss to begin 2025.

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Arizona State football aims to nail down Texas State’s explosive plays

TEMPE — Arizona State defensive coordinator Brian Ward said his unit played “lights out” for 60 plays at Mississippi State, but three big plays were the difference in the loss last Saturday.

Highlighting Brian Ward's Tuesday Media Availability

TEMPE -- Arizona State football effectively dropped from the number 12 team in the country to number 26 following a stunning loss to Mississippi State last Saturday.

MLB News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / September 9

Watch: Brian Ward's Tuesday Media Availability

Arizona State defensive coordinator Brian Ward spoke to media after Tuesday's practice, discussing the loss to Mississippi State and looking ahead to the upcoming matchup with Texas State.

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Highlighting Arizona State DC Brian Ward's Media Availability

TEMPE -- Arizona State's defense showed several positives in last Saturday's victory over Northern Arizona - including three sacks, eight tackles for loss, and goal-line stands.

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The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

MLB News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / September 3

Watch: ASU DC Brian Ward's Media Availability

Arizona State DC Brian Ward spoke with media after Wednesday's practice in anticipation of the Sun Devils' game against Mississippi State. Arizona State on SI secured an exclusive interview with freshman WR Jaren Hamilton in the last week of fall practice - the transcript is below: Q: Jaren, obviously, you come from Alabama.

MLB News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / August 28

Breaking Down Brian Ward's Media Availability

TEMPE -- The 2025 Arizona State football season is now just two days away from reaching a beginning. The 11th-ranked Sun Devils are set to roll out an offense and defense that both have the potential to be elite units in the nation - defensive coordinator Brian Ward plays a massive role in the rise of the unit.

Watch: Brian Ward's Wednesday Media Availability

TEMPE -- Arizona State defensive coordinator Brian Ward spoke to media on Wednesday in preparation for the Sun Devils battle with Northern Arizona - discussing topics ranging from the recently released depth chart, to the challenges of preparing for the first game of the season.

MLB News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / August 24

Breaking Down Brian Ward's Saturday Media Availability

TEMPE -- Arizona State's football season is nearly here. The Sun Devils began preparations for the opening battle with Northern Arizona on Saturday. Defensive coordinator Brian Ward spoke to the media after the two-hour practice.

Watch: Brian Ward's Saturday Media Availability

Arizona State DC Brian Ward spoke to media yet again after an intense practice on Saturday. To watch Ward's media availability, view below. Arizona State on SI secured an exclusive interview with freshman WR Jaren Hamilton in the last week of fall practice - the transcript is below: Q: Jaren, obviously, you come from Alabama.

College Football News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / August 1

Watch: Brian Ward Discusses Jordan Crook, More With Media

Arizona State is now heading into day three of fall camp after a Thursday that yielded a mixed bag - although defensive coordinator Brian Ward saw some things he liked during the two-hour practice in his media availability.

Brian Ward Reviews Sun Devils' Defense

TEMPE -- Arizona State defensive coordinator Brian Ward has quietly become one of the premier coordinators in the nation - and one of the defining hires that head coach Kenny Dillingham has made.

College Football News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / July 31

Arizona State Star Named to Preseason Watch List

The Arizona State defense under Brian Ward is a unit that doesn't necessarily receive the credit that it should behind running multiple players deep at multiple spots, possessing high-end talent at all three levels, and due to the track record that has been developed over the previous two years.

College Football News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / July 31

Arizona State Star LB Named to Preseason Watch List

Arizona State football is in a position that can be seen as both a blessing and a curse heading into the 2025 campaign. One one side of the equation, the Sun Devils are now seen by many as the favorites to return to the College Football Playoff due to what was previously seen and the talent that is at-hand on paper.

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College Football News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / July 26

Are Arizona State's Lofty Defensive Goals Attainable?

This season may be the season. The season in which the Arizona State Sun Devils officially reach the perceived unattainable goal of 30 sacks and 40 takeaways set by ASU defensive coordinator Brian Ward back in 2023.

Brian Ward Breaks Down Arizona State's Secondary Group

One of the most consequential hires made by Kenny Dillingham since taking over as head coach of the Arizona state football is none other than that of Brian Ward.

Brian Ward Breaks Down Arizona State's Linebacker Group

Brian Ward has been an incredible hire for the Arizona State football program from the start. The former Washington State defensive coordinator departed ahead of the 2023 season to take the same post in Tempe - his defense ended up being the biggest bright spot of the campaign outside of Cam Skattebo.

Brian Ward Breaks Down Arizona State's Defensive Line

Brian Ward has been a revelation at Arizona State over the last two seasons after taking over as defensive coordinator ahead of the 2023 season. Ward has consistently coached defenses beyond their means over 27 games in the role, and has officially signed a contract extension to remain with the program long term.

Brian Ward Opens Up About Defensive Philosophies

Kenny Dillingham has made many great decisions when it comes to running the Arizona State football program since taking over as head coach in November 2022.

College Football News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / July 19

Brian Ward Discusses Kenny Dillingham's Growth As Coach

Kenny Dillingham has become a favorite of the college football world in his time leading the Arizona State program. The third-year head coach took over a program that was nearly left in ruins by his predecessor - turning the Sun Devils into a legitimate contender in year two at the forefront.