Kenny Dillingham enters his fourth season at Arizona State in 2026. Marcus Arroyo returns as offensive coordinator, and Kentucky transfer Cutter Boley joins the program at quarterback. Kyson Brown returns at running back after missing last season, while Raleek Brown departed for Texas. The receiving corps will feature three transfers: Reed Harris from Boston College, Omarion Miller from Colorado, and Raiden Vines-Bright from Washington. Update (Sept. 21): Starting TE Khamari Anderson suffered a left-leg injury against Kansas and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season. Anderson appeared in three games this season before the injury. The offensive line returns Wade Helton after seven starts last season and Maki Stewart after four, while several new starters are expected in 2026. Update (Sept. 21): Starting RG Wade Helton suffered a lower-leg injury against Texas A&M and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Helton started Arizona State’s first two games of the season before the injury.

Brian Ward returns as defensive coordinator. Arizona State returns three of its top eleven tacklers from last season after losing its top three. Martell Hughes returns at linebacker, while Adrian “Boogie” Wilson and Montana Warren return in the secondary. Baylor transfer Emar’rion Winston and Michigan State transfer Jalen Thompson join the defensive front. The Sun Devils will feature several new contributors across the defense.

Jack Nudo returns as special teams coordinator as Arizona State replaces its primary placekicker and punter from last year. Jaren Hamilton will be the primary return man in 2026. Arizona State enters 2026 with considerable turnover at quarterback, along the offensive line, throughout the defense, and in several special-teams roles.