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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

Sun Devils return home to face UCF without Cam Skattebo

by Devon Henderson - November 9, 2024November 9, 2024

As the winter air has finally rolled through the Valley of the Sun, so too has a new era of Arizona State football. Gone are the deserted days of barren lack of success that the program has suffered through in the past two seasons. After winning six combined games in

Sun Devils consistent on path to first bowl under Dillingham

by Sammy Nute - November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State football is going bowling. One year after serving a bowl ban and winning just three games, head coach Kenny Dillingham has taken the Sun Devils from rock bottom to a team with not only potential but also expectations going forward. At the end of last

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

Sun Devils travel to Cincinnati without starting QB Leavitt

by Devon Henderson - October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Photo courtesy of Cincinnati Athletics As the dust finally settled on the trampled Mountain America Stadium field in Tempe, last Friday night, an overwhelming sense of accomplishment thickened the air. Just hours before Arizona State had upset then No.16 Utah and pandemonium had ensued as the field was rushed with elation.

Sam Leavitt to Miss This Weekend’s Game With Injury

by Sean Brennan - October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham has announced quarterback Sam Leavitt will not play this weekend at Cincinnati due to an injury. Dillingham said he will be sidelined for the next 2-4 weeks, with the earliest possible return coming after ASU's bye week following the

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

McCullough mesmerizes in monumental victory over No.16 Utah

by Devon Henderson - October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

(Photo By: Marina Williams/ WCSN) TEMPE – From his own 30-yard line on third-and-15, Utah redshirt senior quarterback Cam Rising was searching for any form of salvation. His No.16 ranked squad was down eight with under two minutes to play against unranked Arizona State in Tempe. Teetering on the edge of

Skattebo leads ASU to upset 27-19 win over No.16 Utah

by Sammy Nute - October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams) TEMPE – It was a one-point game with Arizona State looking to put the finishing touches on their first-ranked win in the Kenny Dillingham era. On the Utah 48-yard line, the Sun Devils went to their Mariano Rivera and called in the closer to shut the door on

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