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Sun Devils drop Big 12 opener in extras to Utah

by Ava Barhydt-Lomeli - March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

(Photo: Elijah Longoria/WCSN) TEMPE — Last season, No. 21 Arizona State’s weekend matchup against Utah marked its first-ever weekend sweep as a member of the Big 12. With a historical 50-24 record against the Utes, ASU opened Big 12 play against them Friday night with an opportunity to start off conference

Sun Devils replicate defensive performance in Utah rematch

by Tyler Weiss - February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – 24 days ago, Arizona State men’s basketball head coach Bobby Hurley directed his team toward using more zone defense. The shift came at a time when ASU was allowing 80.1 points per game, and it immediately paid dividends, helping the Sun Devils hold Utah to one

Sun Devils battle through injuries and early deficit to knock off Utah

by Rees Goodall - February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – When Utah cut Arizona State basketball’s lead to only six points with seven minutes left in the game, it felt like the Sun Devils were on the verge of adding another bad loss to their lengthening struggles in the 2025-26 season. In games against then No.

Short-handed Sun Devils earn first road Big 12 win over struggling Utah

by Caleb Harris - February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

(Photo: Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) After giving up a lead with under a minute left against the University of Central Florida two games ago, the Sun Devils have seen the script before, and deja vu began to reign its frightening head on Wednesday. Against Utah, they once again found

ASU’s Unlikely Routes Back To Arlington

by Tyler Weiss - November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

(Photo: Courtesy of The State Press) In 1967, The Beatles sang, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” For No. 20 Arizona State football to make a second consecutive Big 12 title game appearance, it'll will need the same, as the program doesn't control its own destiny. There

ASU have to keep a short memory with No.7 Texas Tech on Saturday’s agenda

by Rees Goodall - October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/ WCSN) Following last Saturday night’s 42-10 defeat as at now No.23 Utah, Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham spoke to the media ahead of his team’s clash against the No. 7 Texas Tech Red Raiders. Dillingham addressed multiple players' injury status, including redshirt senior linebacker Zyrus Fiaseu and redshirt

No. 21 ASU Subpar Across The Board In Blowout Loss To Utah

by Tyler Weiss - October 12, 2025

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/ WCSN) SALT LAKE CITY — In football, the “middle eight” — the final four minutes of the first half and the first four of the second — often offer a telling snapshot of how the game unfolds. For No. 21 Arizona State football, much of the game’s narrative

ASU’s defensive line struggles to cope with Utah run game in blowout loss

by Rees Goodall - October 12, 2025October 12, 2025

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/ WCSN) The paradox of the immovable object versus the unstoppable force has been around since the third century in China, with some roots in Ancient Greek mythology. Many centuries and many more generations later, it seems like an answer to this paradox may have finally been discovered. The unstoppable

Sun Devil QB Sam Leavitt Won’t Face Utah, Sims Slated To Start

by Tyler Weiss - October 11, 2025October 11, 2025

(Photo: Grace Monos/ WCSN) Nearly a year ago, Arizona State football snapped Utah’s five-game post-bye win streak. In the second quarter, redshirt sophomore quarterback Sam Leavitt sustained a blow to the ribs. Subsequently, he missed part of one offensive series and sat out the next entirely. In Leavitt’s brief absence, ASU called

ASU readies for its gauntlet to continue with a road test against Utah

by Ethan Ignatovsky - October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

(Photo: Janes Reyes/ WCSN) TEMPE – Arizona State football (4-1, 2-0 Big 12) has hit its stride after a rocky start, but Saturday night, another difficult test awaits up North. The Sun Devils started the season 1-1, and with plenty of questions. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Sam Leavitt hadn’t found his groove –