The NCAA is investigating Arizona State football over alleged improper benefits for high school prospects during the COVID-19 dead period, according to The Athletic's Doug Haller.
All in-person recruiting was paused by the NCAA in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis. Arizona State allegedly hosted high school recruits during the pause of in-person recruiting, per The Athletic.
“ASU can confirm the NCAA is conducting an investigation regarding allegations related to our football program,” Katie Paquet, Arizona State's vice president of media relations and strategic communications said in a statement. “In accordance with NCAA bylaws, the university cannot provide further comment at this time.