(Photo: Grace Monos/WCSN) TEMPE — Texas A&M’s “Century Tree” is a 135‑year‑old landmark woven into campus lore. Legend has it that walking under its “Friendship Branch” with someone brings lifelong camaraderie. Aggie fans might pass beneath the branch and bring a new friend to Kyle Field on Saturday. But that friendship won’t
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Takeaways: Sun Devils earn weekend sweep in New York
(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) As No. 7 Arizona State traveled to Central New York, it was coming off a relatively hot start to the season. The Sun Devils opened against two Top-15 opponents, picking up victories against then-No. 2 Texas and then-No. 14 Minnesota. ASU’s early success was halted just a game
Sun Devils served a bittersweet result in their first loss of the season against No. 9 UNC
With revamped running back room, Sun Devils show early potential
(Photo: Jakob Brooks/WCSN) TEMPE – Since Shaun Aguano became Arizona State football’s running backs coach in 2019, the Sun Devil fans at Mountain America Stadium have become accustomed to watching elite players in the offense’s backfield. Eno Benjamin, Rachaad White and Xazavian Valladay all posted 1,000-plus-yard seasons in Aguano’s opening three full
Arizona State’s opener may suggest a team on the rise
(Photo: Mia Bencich/WCSN) TEMPE – Since Kenny Dillingham took over as head coach, Arizona State’s opening game has offered a clear early read on ASU’s season trajectory. His head coaching debut in 2023 was a narrow 24‑21 win over FCS Southern Utah, an early sign of how incomplete the Sun Devils’ roster
Arizona State soccer faces No. 9 North Carolina for ASU’s first-ranked matchup of the season
For Marquis Gillis, “ball” was just the beginning
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – When it comes to a baby’s first words, parents will often compete over whether their child will say “mama” or “dada” first. For Arizona State fifth-year running back Marquis Gillis, there was a third option: “ball.” Ever since he was a baby, Gillis was destined for the
Arizona State kicks off 2026 looking to extend home opener win streak to 27 games
Arizona State’s experienced defensive line embraces the “4 = 1” Motto
(Photo: Kaylee Wilkerson/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State’s new-look defense will take the field together for the first time this Saturday against Morgan State. Through recruiting and the transfer portal, ASU added over 20 players to the unit. With an influx of young players, one position’s collective experience stands out — the defensive
QB to WR: Michael Tollefson’s position switch is smooth as “Butter”
(Photo: Jack Simon/WCSN) TEMPE – Second-year player Michael Tollefson’s mother gave him the nickname “Butter” as a child. The name stuck with him into his football career, where, as a quarterback, he played with butter-like smoothness. But after making the switch to wide receiver ahead of the 2026 season at Arizona State,