(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) ARLINGTON, Texas — The 2024 campaign proved doubters wrong for No. 15 Arizona State football. First, it qualified for postseason play in seven games after being picked to finish dead last in the Big 12 Preseason Media Poll. Then, head coach Kenny Dillingham’s squad shut down chatter about not
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No. 14 Sun Devils hit 10-win mark, avenge 2023 loss with rout of Arizona
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TUCSON — Despite No. 14 Arizona State football featuring 60 newcomers, head coach Kenny Dillingham didn’t need to do too much to motivate his team for Saturday’s game at Arizona. First and foremost, it marked the 98th iteration of the Territorial Cup, the oldest rivalry trophy in college football. But
Takeaways: Sun Devils jump out to early lead, upset No. 16 Kansas State 24-14
Xavion Alford Impacting ASU Secondary After Long Collegiate Journey
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Time was running perilously low. Kansas football was attempting to reclaim a lead they had held for the entirety of the fourth quarter against Arizona State, at Mountain America Stadium Saturday night. After a late go-ahead touchdown catch from ASU redshirt sophomore receiver Jordyn Tyson with 13 seconds
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 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 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