(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – A brown pelican on the Gulf Coast circles over the water, taking its time as it watches for a fish below. The Louisiana state bird waits for the right moment before tucking its wings and making the dive. The water is struck hard enough to stun
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Father Figure: How injury recovery and parenthood is shaping Zyrus Fiaseu’s final season at ASU
(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE – While Arizona State football geared up for its 2025 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl matchup against Duke on New Year’s Eve in El Paso, Texas, redshirt senior linebacker Zyrus Fiaseu was in the midst of fighting an even greater battle. He had appeared in only four games
Ben Coleman saw plans change on the field, but not in his mother’s backyard
(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
‘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