ASU, N’Keal Harry jump to 14-point lead two minutes into first quarter

Sep 1, 2018, 8:01 PM | Updated: Sep 2, 2018, 12:51 am

Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry (1) runs to the end zone ahead of UTSA defensive back Clayton Johnson (29) on a 58-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

(AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

BY LOGAN NEWMAN

Arizona Sports

If anything was made clear by the first ASU drive of the season, it’s that wide receiver N’Keal Harry will be an integral part of the offense.

Not that that’s a surprise.

Harry was targeted three times in the four-play drive, taking the final one 58 yards for a touchdown.

He caught a short screen pass, spun out of a tackle and put on a burst of speed to get into space.

The potential first-round pick was gone.

.@NkealHarry15 is just ridiculous ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ pic.twitter.com/pCaNvmrvLv

— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) September 2, 2018

ASU took a 7-0 lead after 1:16 of game time.

That wouldn’t be the case for long.

On the second play of the drive by University of Texas at San Antonio, ASU defensive lineman Shannon Forman jumped a pass and took it 25 yards to the house.

.@ShannonFormanJr for Piesman!! 🥧@piesmantrophy @SBNationCFB pic.twitter.com/QQIsX30Yfv

— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) September 2, 2018

The 299-pound lineman gave ASU a 14-0 lead 1:59 into the first quarter of the first game.

The Herm Edwards era got underway with a bang. The train is rolling.

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Arizona State wide receiver Terrell Chatman (19) celebrates with teammate Alex Losoya (56) after Chatman's 11-yard touchdown catch against UTSA during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards walks to midfield following a 49-7 victory against UTSA during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

UTSA quarterback D.J. Gillins (15) is sacked by Arizona State defensive back Chase Lucas (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin (3) tries to elude the tackle of UTSA defensive back Clayton Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State running back Isaiah Floyd (31) runs for a first down against UTSA during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards, left, talks to defensive back Chase Lucas (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UTSA, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

UTSA quarterback Cordale Grundy (14) tries to avoid being sacked by Arizona State linebacker Khaylan Thomas (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards, right, and UTSA head coach Frank Wilson embrace at midfield following an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. ASU defeated UTSA 49-7. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) throws a pass as he is pressured by UTSA defensive end Lorenzo Dantzler during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

UTSA quarterback Cordale Grundy (14) stiff arms Arizona State linebacker Khaylan Thomas (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards, left, laughs with some team personnel prior to an NCAA college football game against UTSA, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins throws prior to an NCAA college football game against UTSA, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry (1) runs to the end zone ahead of UTSA's Les Maruo on a 58-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry (1) runs to the end zone ahead of UTSA defensive back Clayton Johnson (29) on a 58-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

UTSA running back Jalen Rhodes (5) is up-ended by Arizona State defensive back Chase Lucas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State defensive lineman Shannon Forman (97) celebrates with a member of the coaching staff after returning an interception for a touchdown against UTSA during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State defensive lineman Shannon Forman (97) celebrates with teammate Chase Lucas after returning an interception for a touchdown against UTSA during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

UTSA receiver Greg Campbell Jr. (10) is stopped for a loss by Arizona State linebacker Darien Butler on an end-around during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

UTSA quarterback Cordale Grundy (14) scrambles away from Arizona State defensive lineman Jalen Bates during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

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