(Photo: Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) Before hitting the field for his winter workouts at Villanova, David Avit had to shovel snow off the field ahead of his wind sprints and agility drills. Those days are done; now, the sophomore running back is ditching the Pennsylvanian parkas for t-shirts, transferring
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Arizona State football positively reflects on rollercoaster season after Territorial Cup Defeat
(Photo: Evan Barcanic/WCSN) TEMPE – When members of the Arizona State football team walked into Mountain America Stadium ahead of he 99th iteration of the Territorial Cup, they knew the potential to repeat as Big 12 Champions hung in the balance. An opportunity to defend their title was in their hands. A win
Influenced By A Quarterback Roommate, Cameron Harpole’s Transformation Shows In The Left Corner
(Photo: Damon Allred/ Arizona Sports) Before Arizona State football played West Virginia, interim special teams coordinator Jack Nudo walked into head coach Kenny Dillingham’s office to sell him on an idea. A decade removed from sales, Nudo knows how to deliver a pitch. This proposal: a fake PAT and a
Sun Devil Passing game rises To The Occasion with Tyson and Leavitt sidelined
(Photo: Ashanti Thompson/WCSN) TEMPE — After the first quarter, it looked as if Arizona State football was in for a long afternoon, with West Virginia’s offense threatening to overwhelm the Sun Devils at every turn. Comparatively, ASU’s offense remained stuck in neutral, grinding through a sluggish start that left fans
Six Years in the Making: How Jeff Sims Made History at ASU
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) Located at the Southeast Entrance of Mountain America Stadium, the Carson Student-Athlete Center's first-floor lobby features the Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame. ASU’s home matchup against Texas Tech on Oct. 18 served as the official induction of the Class of 2025. The eight honorees were the
Kenny Dillingham is trying to avoid the reality show
From “The Kardashians” to “The Real Housewives” franchise, reality television owns American airwaves. The unexpected twists and turns, the drama, the warped reflection of the real world; it keeps viewers coming back for more, season after season. If you were to ask Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham what he
A slew of penalties hold ASU down, leads to 24-16 loss against Houston
(Photo: Janes Reyes/ WCSN) TEMPE – Saturday night’s scene at Mountain America Stadium was nearing pandemonium. Referee Stephen Baron’s announcement late in the third quarter that ASU junior defensive back Keith Abney II had committed pass interference on Houston junior wide receiver Harvey Broussard pushed the crowd over the edge. Arizona State’s rowdy
ASU stumbles across the board and falls short at home for the first time since 2023
(Photo: Janes Reyes/ WCSN) TEMPE – October has a special place in many people’s hearts as the weather begins to turn the page from the scorching summer to the chilling winter. The weather isn’t just what makes October special, as college football and the Halloween season become staples in most American
Before An Upset Win, Dillingham Picked Up The Phone — Now, No. 24 ASU Dials Into Houston
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/ WCSN) On Dec. 2, 1990, Arizona State football faced Houston in the now-defunct Coca-Cola Classic, a late regular season event held in Tokyo, Japan. In that game, former Cougars quarterback David Klingler set an FBS record with 716 passing yards en route to a 62–45 victory. The single-game passing
Leavitt’s Heroics Lift Sun Devils Over No. 7 Texas Tech In Landmark Victory For Dillingham
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/ WCSN) TEMPE — For all the newfound success with head coach Kenny Dillingham at the helm, one area has been a persistent blind spot for Arizona State football, wins against top-10 opponents. Prior to Saturday’s game against No. 7 Texas Tech, ASU carried a four-game losing streak in