(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
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Jordyn Tyson Overcomes Adversity, Powers Sun Devils To Victory Over Kansas
(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
Sun Devils fight through mistakes in big 35-31 win over Kansas
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — With 1:46 left in the first half, the Sun Devils were driving down the field, attempting to take advantage of what head coach Kenny Dillingham deems the most important part of the game. Multiple times this season, Dillingham has emphasized how the middle eight minutes of
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Leavitt posts shaky performance in Sun Devils’ loss to Texas Tech
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Moments after his throw to senior wideout Malik McClain on third-and-10 early in the fourth quarter fell incomplete, Arizona State redshirt freshman quarterback Sam Leavitt picked himself off the ground, solemnly and gingerly making his way toward the sideline. At that point, the Sun Devils trailed Texas Tech,
Early penalties, missed opportunities hurt ASU in first Big-12 loss
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) One thing that has been clear since Kenny Dillingham took over the Arizona State football program is that the second-year head coach clearly prioritizes discipline. Penalties are one of the easiest ways for a team to lose control of a game, and the Sun Devils were coming off
Sun Devils Focused On Remaining Unbeaten With First Big 12 Contest Ahead
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) The sentiment around Arizona State Football (3-0) entering week four is apparent to all involved. ASU has flipped a switch. By this time last season, the Sun Devils were still in year one of head coach Kenny Dillingham’s term in charge. They had already lost their starting quarterback
Sun Devils survive Bobcats, start 3-0 for the first time since 2019
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Adversity has been the key topic for Arizona State football this season, not for its presence in the Sun Devils’ locker room, but rather its absence. Thursday night on the road against Texas State, ASU was finally faced with the adversity head coach Kenny Dillingham had been looking for,
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(Photo: Austin American-Statesman) For the first time since 2021, the Arizona State football team is 2-0. The vibes are the highest they have ever been under head coach Kenny Dillingham as the Sun Devils have displayed dominance over their opponents, ignoring a rough third quarter against Mississippi State. Now ASU will depart