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After Heavy Defensive Turnover, ASU Looks to Rebuild Its Identity

by Tyler Weiss - February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

(Photo: Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE – In both college football and the NFL, teams often see regressions in defensive production year over year. Many underlying factors, whether it’s installing a new scheme or dealing with roster turnover, can disrupt defensive communication and keep players from operating on the

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

Immediate Impact: Keyshaun Elliott’s Two-Year Journey at ASU

by Keenan Vaughan - October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

(Photo: Arizona State on Sports Illustrated) It’s fairly safe to say that amongst the major changes to the college football landscape seen over the past few years, the way in which the transfer portal is utilized may be the most significant. Prior to when NIL made its mark on the

Sun Devils head into bye week after home win against TCU

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by Keenan Vaughan - September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

(Photo: Grace Monos/ WCSN) TEMPE — As soon as sophomore linebacker Martell Hughes fell to the ground with the game-sealing interception in his grasp, a collective sigh of relief washed over the fans in attendance at Mountain America Stadium last Friday night. Arizona State overcoming a 17-point deficit to secure a 27-24

ASU kicks off conference play with a tricky trip to Waco

by Ethan Ignatovsky - September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/ WCSN) Arizona State football is entering Week 4 of the season off the back of a triumphant rebound 34-15 victory over Texas State. The team weathered storms of injuries and overcame a disappointing road loss to Mississippi State to get back in the win column, but the Sun

ASU Linebackers Ready to Run It Back for Another Year

by Keenan Vaughan - April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE — Upon his arrival in 2023, Arizona State defensive coordinator Brian Ward implemented a Nickel Defense or 4-2-5 scheme. The design requires athleticism, versatility and, most importantly, the ability to stop both the run and pass. One of, if not the, most critical component in ASU’s Nickel Defense

Freshman TE AJ Ia Adjusting to College Football and Relying on Close Connections

by Ethan Ignatovsky - April 15, 2025April 15, 2025

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE – In life, it can be hard to stand out in a crowd. When you’re a Division I football player, with everyone around you wearing the same jersey and pushing to be the best version of themselves, it can be even more challenging. Some players will inevitably

By the Numbers: Where ASU Football sits during its Bye Week

by Devon Henderson - September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

(Photo By: Spencer Barnes/ WCSN) ASU Football (3-1, 0-1) has had a program resetting first quarter of the season. After two straight seasons of 3 total wins, ASU has raced to its first bye week at 3-1 already tying the win total of years past. The team has won almost every

Notebook: Sun Devils’ Offense Impresses In Season-Opening Win

by Sean Brennan - September 1, 2024September 1, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — Sitting in the media room below Mountain America Stadium, senior running back Cam Skattebo provided a candid assessment of Arizona State football’s season opener against Wyoming. This year’s Sun Devils team is different — vastly different — than the one that solemnly walked off the field following a convincing

Sun Devil defense delivers dominant performance against Cowboys

by Sammy Nute - September 1, 2024September 1, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — Last season, then first-year head coach Kenny Dillingham had to wait a long time for his team to force a turnover. After defensive coordinator Brian Ward set a goal for 30 turnovers in a season, the Sun Devils entered their fourth game of the season against