Morgan State Preview
- Morgan State opened 2026 with a 17-7 win over North Carolina A&T but was outgained 328-276, converted only 1 of 7 third downs and committed eight penalties.
- Bears quarterback Cameron Edge went 13-of-19 for 167 yards with one touchdown and one interception, with 68 yards coming on a single completion; running back Jordan Barnett supplied 114 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.
- Morgan State's offensive line has only one returning 2025 starter, and that player now appears on the second unit, giving Arizona State a major experience advantage at the line of scrimmage.
- The Bears also lost their top eight tacklers and are installing a 4-2-5 defense with little returning production, despite 10 of 11 projected starters having been on the roster last year.
- The preview viewed Arizona State's talent and depth advantage as decisive and projected a 48-7 result, broadly consistent with a market spread of more than six touchdowns.
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