(Photo: Kaylee Wilkerson/WCSN) TEMPE — It’s been almost 250 days since Arizona State last played a football game, and more than 280 days since ASU’s most recent win. The Sun Devils’ 2025 season ended on a sour note, falling 42-39 to Duke in the Sun Bowl. On Saturday, fans will see some
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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
Inspired By His Father, Chris Johnson II Adapts To New Position During Spring
ASU Rolls into Next Season with Familiar Faces on Defensive Line
(Photo: Grace Johnson/WCSN) TEMPE — In the current landscape of college football, it’s not uncommon for the names on a team’s roster to look completely different from one season to another. Arizona State football is no exception as a combined 26 freshman and transfer portal additions are currently trying to prove
Pair From Purdue: Breedlove, Green Aim to Strengthen Sun Devil Secondary
(Photo: Grace Johnson/WCSN) When athletes commit to their new destination through the transfer portal, they willingly accept the adjustments that await. These adjustments include learning an entirely new playbook and developing chemistry with unfamiliar faces. However, in some cases, athletes benefit from a sense of continuity to assist with the transition. Such
Sun Devils fall just short in thrilling 39-31 Peach Bowl loss to Texas
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) ATLANTA– It is a play that will be remembered forever, living on in infamy in the minds of the Sun Devil faithful. After erasing a 16-point second-half Texas lead, Arizona State football was in the driver’s seat with the opportunity to steer themselves into the College Football Playoff