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‘We’re building something special’: Sun Devils move to 7-2 with gutsy win over UCF

by Sean Brennan - November 10, 2024November 10, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE — It started out as an innocent-looking kickoff with under a minute remaining in the first half. After redshirt freshman quarterback Sam Leavitt and redshirt junior tight end Chamon Metayer connected for a four-yard score to cut UCF’s lead to 17-14, graduate kicker Parker Lewis booted a 65-yard kick

Takeaways: Sun Devils stumble on road against Cincinnati

by Sammy Nute and Sean Brennan - October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) In last week’s upset victory over then No. 16 Utah, the scene at Mountain America Stadium was like a movie. Head coach Kenny Dillingham disappeared into a crowd of fans as students flooded the field. It was as entertaining as a game could be. One week later, instead of

Notebook: Upset win over No. 16 Utah proves program’s progress

by Tia Reid - October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

(Photo credit: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — Less than a year ago, Arizona State football went into Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City and got blown out 55-3 by then No. 18 Utah. Three different Sun Devils recorded a pass attempt to total just 40 yards. ASU averaged just 1.5 yards per attempt

Jordyn Tyson Overcomes Adversity, Powers Sun Devils To Victory Over Kansas

by Sean Brennan - October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — With under seven minutes to play in the third quarter of Saturday’s game and Arizona State football in the red zone, coming away with points on that drive felt like a must. The Sun Devils trailed Kansas 17-14, conceding the go-ahead touchdown about four minutes prior. On second-and-5

By the Numbers: Where ASU Football sits during its Bye Week

by Devon Henderson - September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

(Photo By: Spencer Barnes/ WCSN) ASU Football (3-1, 0-1) has had a program resetting first quarter of the season. After two straight seasons of 3 total wins, ASU has raced to its first bye week at 3-1 already tying the win total of years past. The team has won almost every

Jordyn Tyson and Jake Smith provide immediate impact in return to the field.

by Devon Henderson - September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) A season-opening game for any college football player has significant meaning. There’s a sense of hope and boundless possibilities. A clean slate ready to be rewritten, for the last time of that season, every team is truly equal. For each player, it’s yet another chance to prove themselves

Leavitt viewed as Sun Devils’ starting QB following Rashada departure

by Sammy Nute - April 21, 2024April 21, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — It was a busy week in Tempe as a slew of news was released. The initial results of the NCAA’s investigation into the recruiting violations committed during the Herm Edwards tenure were finally released, and ASU seems to have served the majority of the more severe

Elijhah Badger and Bryce Pierre enter transfer portal

by Sean Brennan - April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

(Photo: Alyssa Burato/WCSN) TEMPE — Redshirt senior wide receiver Elijhah Badger and graduate tight end Bryce Pierre are expected to enter the transfer portal, per Chris Karpman of Sun Devil Source. Badger spent four seasons at Arizona State, accumulating a total of 1,640 yards on 142 receptions for 10 touchdowns. A two-time

Overcoming Adversity: Jordyn Tyson & Jake Smith return to elevate ASU’s receiver room

by Devon Henderson - April 17, 2024April 18, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams (WCSN) TEMPE — The defensive back tried turning his head to locate a moonshot of a ball unleashed in his direction. He was about 40 yards from the line of scrimmage, defending in the end zone. When he turned to search the sky two large hands entered his