Since Herm Edwards took over as head coach of the Arizona State football team in December 2017, he has made it a point to play the best players no matter their age. In his first year, Edwards and defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales started two true freshman linebackers.
This year, Edwards and offensive line coach Dave Christensen started two offensive linemen on the road in a hostile environment.
Arizona State was able to cap off the upset win over then No.18 Michigan State, 10-7, and head into PAC-12 play undefeated for the second year in a row. Edwards pointed out after the game that 28 freshmen played in that game.