In the season opener, Arizona State Teacher's College defeated Cal Poly 21-13 at Goodwin Stadium.
Arizona State Teacher's College shutout Northern Colorado 41-0 at Goodwin Stadium.
Joe Hernandez threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to fullback Wayne Pitts for a Bulldogs score, but the extra point failed.
[5] The usual Arizona State lineup included left end Sam Andrews, left tackle Olin Mason, left guard Frank Consentino, center Ray Green, right guard Clayton Peterson, right tackle Barney Rouse, right end Bob Lackey, quarterback Walt Ruth, halfbacks Hascall Henshaw and Albert Sanserino, and fullback Wayne Pitts.
[3] Bob Baccus, John Balshor, Dominic Campolo, Phil Coleman, and Bill Davis were also on the roster.
[6] Four Arizona State players received All-Border Conference honors in 1940: Sam Andrews, Ray Green, Hascall Henshaw, and Albert Sanserino.