Jones sharp, Arizona State beats Northern Arizona 40-3


              Arizona State running back Xazavian Valladay (1) celebrates with quarterback Emory Jones (5) after scoring a touchdown against Northern Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
            
              Arizona State defensive back Chris Edmonds (5) intercepts a Northern Arizona pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
            
              Arizona State quarterback Emory Jones (5) looks to pass while being pressured by Northern Arizona defensive lineman Mark Ho Ching during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
            
              Northern Arizona coach Chris Ball talks to defensive back Morgan Vest (7) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
            
              Arizona State defensive back Chris Edmonds (5) runs past Northern Arizona wide receiver Hendrix Johnson after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
            
              Arizona State running back Xazavian Valladay breaks the tackle of Northern Arizona linebacker Demetrick Watts II during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
            
              Arizona State coach Herm Edwards watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Northern Arizona, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
            
              Northern Arizona defensive back Colby Humphrey knocks the ball away from Arizona State wide receiver Bryan Thompson (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
            
              Arizona State tight end Messiah Swinson (80) avoids the tackle attempt by Northern Arizona defensive back Colby Humphrey during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
            
              Arizona State running back Daniyel Ngata (4) carries against Northern Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
            
              Arizona State running back Xazavian Valladay (1) scores a touchdown against Northern Arizona during the first half during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
            
              Arizona State quarterback Emory Jones throws a pass against Northern Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
            
              Arizona State defensive back Ro Torrence tackles Northern Arizona wide receiver Coleman Owen (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
            
              Arizona State running back Xazavian Valladay (1) runs the ball against Northern Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Jones sharp, Arizona State beats Northern Arizona 40-3