ASU defensive coordinator Brian Ward previews the 2026 Sun Devil D | Speak of the Devils Podcast

Times change, but the expectations do not. After a veteran-laden group performed well for the Sun Devils last season, the 2026 Arizona State defense will feature a bevy of new faces looking to continue that standard for defensive coordinator Brian Ward. In this episode, Brian and I discuss the outlook for the ASU defense, a position-by-position post-spring breakdown, maintaining the program's culture, football trends, boxing movies, and more. More full Speak of the Devils episodes:    • Full Episodes   More in-depth conversation with Sun Devil players, coaches, & legends here:    • Sitdown Series   Post-practice interviews with players & coaches:    • Post-Practice/Game Interviews   Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/sotdpodcast Follow us on Instagram:   / speakofthedevils   Follow us on Facebook:   / sotdpodcast   #asu #asufootball #sundevils #sundevilfootball #collegefootball #podcast