(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) On Monday, Arizona State head football coach Kenny Dillingham dismissed a reporter’s question about whether he was interested in the Florida State head coaching job, which was vacated after the university bought out Mike Norvell — a former mentor. “We’ve done this before,” Dillingham said. “I’m trying to find
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Sun Devils in need of course correction against Kansas State
(Photo: Jack Simon/WCSN On Nov. 16, 2024, Arizona State football turned its visit to Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas into a season-defining moment. The Sun Devils’ 24-14 win over No. 16 Kansas State earned them a spot in the College Football Playoff rankings for the first time in program
Arizona State is searching for a rebound win against Hawai’i
(Photo: Scott Russomano/WCSN) TEMPE — College football is a game of absolutes. There can only be winners and losers, with no room for middle ground. Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham is well aware of that. After last Saturday’s 55-19 thumping from Baylor, Dillingham found himself doing something he never does: Googling
Sun Devils play host to new-look Baylor in Big 12 showdown
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) With 12 seconds left on the clock and his team down by seven points in the Aflac Kickoff Game against Auburn, Baylor’s third-year quarterback DJ Lagway found fourth-year wide receiver Gavin Freeman on an out route for a touchdown. Instead of kicking the extra point in an attempt to
Arizona State kicks off 2026 looking to extend home opener win streak to 27 games
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
Sun Devil Football Bye Week takeaways
WCS(Photo: Grace Monos/ WCSN) TEMPE – The first five game weeks of Arizona State football’s season might not’ve gone the way head coach Kenny Dillingham planned, but you won’t hear him complaining about the results. Despite some injuries and some struggles, the Sun Devils have persevered to a 4-1 record to
ASU Victory in the Turnover Battle Proves Critical in Road Win over Baylor
Sun Devil football begins 2025 with in-state clash with NAU
(Photo: WCSN/ Janes Reyes) On Jan 1, 2025, Arizona State football’s unprecedented 2024 season came to an end. The incredible leap that saw the Sun Devils go from 3-9 to Big 12 Champions in the program’s inaugural year concluded with a heartbreaking double overtime loss to Texas in the College Football
ASU Linebackers Ready to Run It Back for Another Year
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE — Upon his arrival in 2023, Arizona State defensive coordinator Brian Ward implemented a Nickel Defense or 4-2-5 scheme. The design requires athleticism, versatility and, most importantly, the ability to stop both the run and pass. One of, if not the, most critical component in ASU’s Nickel Defense