The old saying goes that offense gets the glory, but defense wins championships. If that holds true, Arizona State is in great shape. The Sun Devil defense was a strong force in 2024, consistently stepping up in the big moments, and with most of the key players returning, defensive coordinator Brian Ward is feeling pretty good heading into his third season at the helm.

On this episode, Brian gives us a detailed breakdown of the position groups, a look at his defensive philosophies, discusses the impact of a player-led culture, the challenges of defending Sam Leavitt, his appearance in the new EA Sports video game, and much more.