(Photo: Damon Allred/Arizona Sports) TEMPE – Nearly a year ago, outgoing Arizona State offensive lineman Ben Coleman put a carefully built plan into motion. He told his significant other, Gabi Hernandez, that he was slated to speak at an NIL donor event. He added that the coaches’ wives would be there, and
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‘Everyone’s been pushing me:’ How Australia native Kirtland Vakalahi has adapted to life in America
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – Football practice at the Kajikawa Practice Fields had long been over. Head coach Kenny Dillingham wrapped up speaking to a swarm of media, while most of Arizona State's players dispersed on a flock of golf carts set to return to the Sun Devils’ football facility. Moments before,
Clayton Smith’s second chance at ASU could feature an adjusted role
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – Arizona State football’s 23-7 loss to Arizona, which closed out the 2025 regular season, signaled the final time that 26 Sun Devils would step onto the field at Mountain America Stadium, and redshirt senior edge rusher Clayton Smith was supposed to be one of them. His fifth
Rodney Bimage looks to grab hold of opportunities in a new-look cornerback room
(Photo: Grace Monos/WCSN) TEMPE – One of Arizona State football’s newest prizes, rising redshirt sophomore quarterback Cutter Boley, stood in shotgun formation, ready to take a red zone snap. Flanked wide to his right was one of his most dangerous weapons, 6-foot-5 rising redshirt junior wide receiver transfer via Boston College, Reed
22nd Annual Pat’s Run and ASU Football Scrimmage creates the perfect day for Sun Devil fans
(Photo: Jack Simon/ WCSN) TEMPE – Saturday, April 11, was a day that embodied community for Arizona State football. The day began at 7 a.m. MST. Retired United States Marine Officer and Emmy-nominated actor Rob Riggle, the official race starter, got the proceedings of the 22nd annual Pat’s Run underway. Pat’s run
Kyson Brown gears up for rebound season through lead-by-example approach
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) After spending two seasons at Tupelo High School in Mississippi, running back Kyson Brown traveled almost 600 miles to move to Lancaster, Texas. His lone season as a Lancaster Tiger resulted in 707 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns that made him a three-star prospect and brought 13 Division
‘Things like that happen for a reason:’ How Landen Miree’s impromptu first visit to Tempe led to the prospect joining the Sun Devils
ASU starts its preparations for the 2026 season with a top-15 transfer class in the nation
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE – Arizona State football was in dire need of some reinforcements. The 2025 season was an interesting one for the Sun Devils; inconsistent play and an overwhelming number of injuries led to an 8-5 record and a Sun Bowl loss, just one season after climbing to the top
Arizona State football gears up for spring practices ahead of 2026 season
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE – The final calendar day of 2025 not only saw Arizona State football end a tumultuous campaign with a heartbreaking Sun Bowl loss, but brought forth a near three-month standstill from Kajikawa Practice Fields to Mountain America Stadium. 75 days removed from the ball drop, such silence will
After Heavy Defensive Turnover, ASU Looks to Rebuild Its Identity
(Photo: Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE – In both college football and the NFL, teams often see regressions in defensive production year over year. Many underlying factors, whether it’s installing a new scheme or dealing with roster turnover, can disrupt defensive communication and keep players from operating on the