Arizona State’s quarterback situation is the biggest storyline heading into Saturday’s matchup with BYU, and it could leave the Sun Devils turning to true freshman Jake Fette. Mikey Keene was injured last week against Kansas State, and Fette finished the game for Arizona State. If Keene cannot play, Fette would be in line for a significant role in a game that already carries plenty of weight for both teams.
Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at 1:30 PM Mountain Time, with rainy conditions in the forecast around 2:00 PM Mountain Time. That adds another layer to a matchup that BYU enters looking to rebound after a loss to UCF. It also gives the Cougars a chance to respond to what happened in 2024, when BYU suffered a heartbreaking loss to Arizona State.
What the quarterback uncertainty means
If Fette starts, the matchup changes in a notable way. A true freshman quarterback brings a different kind of uncertainty, especially in a road environment where weather could matter. For BYU, that could affect how aggressively it attacks the line of scrimmage and how much pressure it tries to apply early.
Arizona State does not have to make that call public until game time, but the injury to Keene makes this one of the key questions of the week. BYU and Arizona State are already meeting in a game with emotional context, and the possibility of Jake Fette starting only adds to the intrigue.
Weather could shape the game
The rain forecast is worth watching closely. BYU’s offense has struggled in the rain over the last two years, so conditions could influence the flow of the game as much as the quarterback decision. That does not decide the outcome on its own, but it does make Saturday’s matchup feel even more dependent on which team handles the situation better.
For now, the biggest storyline is simple: Will Mikey Keene be available, or could Jake Fette get the start for Arizona State against BYU?
