The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks head to Tempe on Saturday, Aug. 30, to take on the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium in a Week 1 clash that highlights the opening slate of the college football season.
Arizona State comes off an impressive 11-3 campaign in 2024, a year that saw the Sun Devils claim a share of the Big 12 crown and punch a ticket to the College Football Playoff.
While they’ll need to adjust after the departure of standout running back Skattebo, quarterback Sam Leavitt’s versatility as both a passer and runner, paired with a veteran receiving corps, promises to keep the offense dynamic.
Northern Arizona, meanwhile, enjoyed a strong 8-5 season capped by a 6-2 record in Big Sky play. The Lumberjacks boast plenty of returning firepower on offense, with quarterback Ty Pennington leading a unit that also welcomes back its top wideout and two leading rushers.
Though the offensive line replaces a couple of starters, the group still projects as reliable. On defense, NAU leans heavily on a stout front seven, especially a deep linebacker unit, while an overhauled secondary enters the season as the biggest question mark.
Here's what you need to know to watch Arizona State host Northern Arizona on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
What channel is Arizona State vs. Northern Arizona on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
Arizona State vs. Northern Arizona will air live exclusively on ESPN+, with Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play) and Michael Bumpus (analyst) calling the game.
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Arizona State vs. Northern Arizona start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025
- Kickoff: 10 p.m. ET or 7 p.m. PT
Arizona State vs. Northern Arizona is set to kick off at 10 p.m. ET from Mountain America Stadium
in Tempe, Arizona.
Arizona State vs. Northern Arizona radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen live to Arizona State vs. Northern Arizona live on SiriusXM via channel 200 (Sun Devils broadcast).
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Arizona State Sun Devils Schedule 2025
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | at North Arizona Lumberjacks | 10:00 p.m. |
| Sep. 6 | at Mississippi State Bulldogs | 7:30 p.m. |
| Sep. 13 | vs. Texas State Bobcats | 10:30 p.m. |
| Sep. 20 | at Baylor Bears | TBD |
| Sep. 26 | vs. TCU Horned Frogs | 9:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 4 | OFF | - |
| Oct. 11 | at Utah Utes | TBD |
| Oct. 18 | vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders | TBD |
| Oct. 25 | vs. Houston Cougars | TBD |
| Nov. 1 | at Iowa State Cyclones | TBD |
| Nov. 8 | OFF | - |
| Nov. 15 | vs. West Virginia Mountaineers | TBD |
| Nov. 22 | at Colorado Buffaloes | TBD |
| Nov. 28 | vs. Arizona Wildcats | TBD |
| Dec. 6 | Big 12 Championship | 12:00 p.m. |
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Schedule 2025
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | at Arizona State Sun Devils | 10:00 p.m. |
| Sep. 6 | vs. Utah Tech Trailblazers | 5:00 p.m. |
| Sep. 13 | at Southern Utah Thunderbirds | 8:30 p.m. |
| Sep. 20 | vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals | 5:00 p.m. |
| Sep. 27 | at Portland State Vikings | 5:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 4 | vs. Montana State Bobcats | 5:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 11 | at UC Davis Aggies | 7:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | at Idaho State Bengals | 6:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 31 | vs. Idaho Vandals | 10:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | vs. Northern Colorado Bears | 6:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | vs. Cal Poly Mustangs | 4:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 22 | at Weber State Wildcats | 3:00 p.m. |