Freshman quarterback Jaden Rashada will start in the Sun Devils’ season opener and debut game under coach Kenny Dilligham versus Southern Utah on Aug. 31 at Mountain America Stadium.
Rashada competed with Notre Dame transfer quarterback Drew Payne, returning quarterback Trenton Bourguet and BYU transfer Jacob Conover through training camp for the starting position.
While it was speculated that Bourguet would consume role as a starter to due his leadership and play late last season, the high upside and athleticism of Rashada may provide Dillingham’s offense more potential. Dillingham nodded at Rashada’s ability to hit the big plays throughout camp after Payne was sidelined with a hamstring injury on Aug.