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Fans driving to ASU football opener need game plan

Arizona State University opens the 2026 football season Sept. 5 at Mountain America Stadium.

(Hana Kaufman/Cronkite News/File photo)

Streets will be closed before, during and after tonight’s game between Morgan State and Arizona State University at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe.

The game starts at 7 p.m., and these streets will be closed from 5½ hours prior to kickoff:

• Veterans Way will be closed in both directions between Sixth Street and College Avenue.

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