(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE — When Kenny Dillingham took over as the head coach of Arizona State football in 2023, the College Football Playoff’s four-team format was preparing for its final go-around before expanding to 12 teams the following year. The 36-year-old hasn’t shied away from his determination to make sure the
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Week-by-week: Sun Devils defense plays vital role in victory over Colorado
(Photo: Jakob Brooks/WCSN) TEMPE – Colorado third-year quarterback Isaac Wilson stood alone in shotgun formation on a fourth-and-six at Arizona State’s 35-yard line. With six minutes remaining in the first half and the Buffaloes facing a 10-0 deficit, the Utah transfer took the snap before scanning the field for nearly five
Jake Fette does it all in first home start against Colorado
Jake Fette prepares for first home start as a Sun Devil against Colorado
(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
Kenny Dillingham laughs off rumors as Arizona State’s future comes into focus
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE — If there’s one thing college football fans like to do, it’s speculate. On Sunday, Florida State fired head coach Mike Norvell, who served as Arizona State's offensive coordinator from 2012-15. Current ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham got his first college coaching job under Norvell in the Valley
Lack of execution in fourth quarter costs Sun Devils in road loss to No. 8 BYU
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) Second-year quarterback Bear Bachmeier lined up in shotgun formation in a fourth-and-33 situation at BYU’s own 34-yard line with just three seconds left to play. As soon as he collected the snap, the signal-caller flung the ball towards the sidelines in an attempt to run out the remainder
Fette, ASU, fall just short on upsetting No. 8 BYU on the road
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) PROVO, Utah — As the game clock neared four minutes to play, second-year BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier fired a pass over the middle of the field for fifth-year wide receiver Kyle Kasper. With barely any time to react, as the pass neared its intended target, ASU fourth-year defensive back
Arizona State, No. 8 BYU set for rematch nearly two years after dramatic finish
(Photo: Jack Simon/WCSN) TEMPE — Nov. 23, 2024, is a day etched into Arizona State football lore. With 51 seconds left, ASU stared at second-and-goal on BYU's 3-yard line as it clung to a 28-23 lead. The Cougars burned their final timeout. Rather than score, the Sun Devils intentionally lost yardage on
