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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.

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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.

Arizona State Safety Named to Preseason Award Watch List

The 2025 edition of the Arizona State Sun Devils is set to take the field just 18 days from today - the program has earned numerous positive marks from the outside world in the ramp-up to the beginning of the regular season, including being ranked 11th in the preseason AP Poll.

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.

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.

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Brian Ward Discusses Sun Devils' Culture

The Arizona State Sun Devils are going into year three of the Kenny Dillingham era with extremely high expectations after reaching the College Football Playoff in the 2024 season.

College Football News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / June 25

Three Players to Watch on Arizona State's Defense

Brian Ward is set to return for a third season as Arizona State's defensive coordinator after coaching the defense to statistical outputs that exceeded the talent in 2023 - and leading the unit to a top five finish in the Big 12 conference in 2024.

College Football News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / June 16

Arizona State DB Discusses State of Program

Brian Ward is now entering year three as defensive coordinator of the Arizona State football program - coinciding with Kenny Dillingham's tenure as well.

Questions Surrounding Arizona State's Defense

The Arizona State defense enters year three of the Brian Ward era on August 30. The defensive coordinator who previously hailed from Washington State was an early hire by Kenny Dillingham to lead the Sun Devil defense - Ward has done more than enough to back up the trust that he was shown.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / May 21

Arizona State Staff Leaving Strong Impression on Recruiting Trail

The Arizona State Sun Devils are inching towards the 2025 season with heightened expectations, more attention coming their way, and the motivation to prove those who are bullish on them correct.

Brian Ward delivered water to Sun Devil Stadium before he became Arizona State DC

Arizona State defensive coordinator Brian Ward’s family moved to the Phoenix area in middle school. Like his current ASU boss, Kenny Dillingham, the jobs Ward held before becoming a high-profile football coach gave him a pretty good perspective about his current gig.