That was a statement game. Picked to finish last in the Big 12 earlier this season, Arizona State football has had to fight off the negative narratives all season. Despite sprinting out to a 7-2 start, the Sun Devils entered Saturday’s game with one final narrative to squash. ‘Well, they might
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Simmons making large impact on Sun Devils in second year
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,
Sun Devils’ Defensive Backs Poised for Improved Season
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) An Arizona State football staffer reminded his defensive backs the importance of taking advantage of fortuitous scenarios during an individual period of a practice at the Kajikawa Practice Fields. “Picks are hard to come by,” he said. “Get the easy ones.” This rang especially true for a team that finished
Sun Devils reach halfway point in fall camp
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — At the halfway point of their preseason fall camp, Arizona State football already believes it is primed for a more successful season than in 2023. Just two days after returning from their annual trip to Camp Tontozona and one day after what head coach Kenny Dillingham called
Sun Devil secondary primed for productive, competitive preseason
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE – ASU football’s spring season is almost at a close, yet some position groups are still finding their stride. After losing four of their five starting defensive backs from 2023, the Sun Devils brought in a handful of Power Five transfers to help fill those gaps. While it
ASU Football: Sun Devils manhandled by Oregon, look to reset
(Photo via Evan Barcanic/WCSN) Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham has not been known to give succinct answers when speaking to the media. Many times, he’ll rattle off a lengthy monologue, breaking down the X’s and O’s of his game plan or providing in-depth analysis of an opponent. But Dillingham stopped
Sun Devils deliver in much-needed bounce back game against UCLA
(Photo via Spencer Barnes/WCSN) LOS ANGELES — In a season of firsts under rookie head coach Kenny Dillingham, ASU football has also experienced many lasts with impending conference realignment preceding the downfall of the Pac-12 Conference. One of the most significant of these moments was the Sun Devils’ final road trip
ASU Football: Sun Devils find new way to lose against Washington
(Photo via Spencer Barnes/WCSN) Since Arizona State football began preparing for its Week 8 clash with No. 5 Washington in Seattle, head coach Kenny Dillingham knew what his team was going up against. The Huskies entered the season as a contender to win the Pac-12 Conference and represent the league in the
Sun Devils show improvement despite 42-28 loss to No. 5 USC
(Photo via Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham knew his team would be dialed in for its matchup with No. 5 USC almost immediately after last week’s 29-0 loss to Fresno State. Upsetting a talented Trojans squad led by junior quarterback and reigning Heisman Memorial Trophy winner