(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
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Sun Devils still motivated by underdog mentality following Utah win
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) Last Saturday night, surrounded on the field by thousands of fans, ASU football celebrated the biggest win of Kenny Dillingham’s career as a head coach. Following the statement 27-19 upset victory over then-No. 16 Utah, fans flooded the field, embracing the first top-25 win of Dillingham’s tenure. Tuesday morning, it
Sam Leavitt to Miss This Weekend’s Game With Injury
(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
Sun Devils prepare to host No. 16 Utah in Tough Test
(Photo: ESPN) Almost a year ago, Arizona State football traveled to then-No. 18 Utah a week removed from a refreshing victory over Washington State. The Sun Devils were 2-6 at the time and had at least a small sense of optimism heading into Salt Lake City. That positivity was quickly wiped away. The
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 perform historically awful in lopsided 55-3 loss to Utah
(Photo via Bec Striffler/WCSN) What happened at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday was nothing short of a massacre. Fresh off its first Pac-12 and Power 5 win of the season, ASU football carried a rejuvenated spirit into Salt Lake City to take on No. 18 Utah. The Sun Devils, who saw significant improvements
ASU Football: Takeaways from the Sun Devils’ 24-21 loss to Cal
(Photo via Spencer Barnes/WCSN) Even after Arizona State Football showed signs of improvement in its 42-28 defeat to then-No. 5 USC a week ago, many set lofty prospects for first-year head coach Kenny Dillingham to lead his team to victory at California on Saturday. Perhaps these reservations were for good reason. ASU’s second
ASU Football: Bourguet shines as Sun Devils best Colorado 42-34
(Photo via Brendan O'Keeffe/WCSN) “We’ll get there. I promise you, we’ll get there.” Arizona State Football interim head coach Shaun Aguano voiced those words following the Sun Devils’ 34-13 loss to Utah on Sept. 24, his first game as the head man following the relinquishment of Herm Edwards. The mood surrounding the program
ASU Football: Aguano preaching “ohana” mentality
(Photo via Rebecca Striffler/WCSN) Before the game had started or a snap had been taken, changes were evident with Arizona State Football. As kickoff neared, the Sun Devils walked through the Pat Tillman tunnel near the back of the north end zone. The crowd eagerly awaited to welcome the captains onto the