Snakes and sacks. Two things at the core of ASU defensive end and reptile enthusiast Clayton Smith. A former 5-star recruit, Smith's first year in Tempe started slow as he battled injuries, but picked up down the stretch, with pieces of sacks in four of the last five games. Heading into 2024, he added muscle over the offseason, helping him to a ver…

Dead last? Could it be? We kick off our 14th season with a look at the Big 12 and national races. Who are the teams to beat in this new conference? Is ASU's ranking warranted? Which Devils are worthy of preseason recognition? We tackle the conference and make our College Football Playoff picks before talking with 2025 running commit Demarius Robins…

Kenny Dillingham wasn't the only new Sun Devil coach to return home last year. Along with defensive coordinator Brian Ward, Valley native A.J. Cooper came home to lead ASU's linebackers. Cooper's path took him from Sunnyslope High School to a productive stint at Glendale Community College, which in turn led to All-American honors as a tight end at …

Is the foundation of a Big 12 champion being built deep in the heart of Texas? We'll see, but the early returns of the Texas-to-Tempe pipeline are promising. After years of making his name on the personnel and recruiting side, Bryan Carrington debuted as a position coach last year, coaching the Sun Devil cornerbacks. His group flashed some potentia…

Viva Las Vegas. Arizona State made their Big 12 Media Day review in the Sin City. I discuss the major talking points of Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark's address with DevilsDigest.com's Hod Rabino. Plus, hear what head coach Kenny Dillingham had to say on stage, and ASU safety Xavion Alford discusses the long and winding year that led to him repr…

The Arizona State offensive line had a helluva year in 2023. Hit by a wave of injuries that resulted in 11 different starting combinations in 12 games, the group nevertheless held together admirably. This was in large part due to the guidance of new position coach Saga Tuitele. A coaching veteran with a number of stops on his resume, including two …

After some rough years, a much-needed new era of Sun Devil athletics is here, as Graham Rossini has taken the reins as the new Athletic Director. The promotion into the role for the two-time ASU graduate comes at a critical time. The struggles of the Sun Devils' marquee sports, the move to the Big 12, and the frustrations of the fanbase have all co…

It all starts up front, and with the move to the Big 12, the trench play will be paramount for Arizona State. Thankfully for the Devils, they have Leif Fautanu anchoring the offensive line. Coming over last year from UNLV, the center held together the injury-ravaged line through significant adversity to put together a solid season. Heading into the…

ASU's roster is set. With camp nearing, we rank our current confidence level in each of the position groups. Plus, we talk with new 2025 wide receiver commit Uriah Neloms (54:36).

There's no place like home, and for ASU alum and new tight ends coach Jason Mohns, last year's homecoming was a dream come true. But one of the state's all-time most successful high school coaches had to navigate not just the move up to major college football, but a difficult season for the program filled with obstacles, hurdles, and valuable lesso…

The rebuilding of Sun Devil football is entering its second year under Kenny Dillingham. Last season was full of adversity, but through the wave of injuries and obstacles, there were signs of growth. Arguably the most promising development was the play of the defense. In his first year as ASU's defensive coordinator, Valley native Brian Ward oversa…

On the calendar, it may be the middle of the offseason, but the hard work doesn't stop for the Sun Devils. We're joined in studio by ASU offensive lineman Ben Coleman for a in-depth look at the work the program is putting in behind the scenes preparing for the 2024 season. Next up, Peter Boyle of Activate Sports Management gives us an inside look a…

Kenny Dillingham met with the media for a pre-summer conversation covering his viral video game prank, recruiting, offseason progress, and more.

As summer nears, the Sun Devils' recruiting wins continue to heat up. After a rundown of the latest ASU sports news, we discuss the run of five new commitments that propelled the Sun Devils' 2025 class among the nation's best. Then, we get to know three of them: WR Cam Dyer (35:54), OL Desean Bryant Jr. (53:21), and LB Lee "Puka" Fuimaono (1:00:37)…

2024 was a frustrating season for Xavier Guillory. Battling injuries, the transfer wideout was unable to fully get going in his debut season as a Sun Devil. But overcoming obstacles is nothing new for him, and he's now healthy, locked and loaded to bounce back this fall. Taking a different path than many Native American athletes, Xavier found immed…

College sports is filled with wonderful stories. It's also filled with constant change, turnover, and the occasional controversy. Navigating those waters can be difficult, but Arizona State has had a steady hand on the helm for decades. Doug Tammaro heads up ASU's media relations department. It's an often thankless job, but the impact he has made f…

ASU finally has an athletic director. Over six months after Ray Anderson's resignation, Graham Rossini has been promoted to the top job in Sun Devil athletics. With guest co-host Ralph Amsden, we discuss the move, the pros, the questions, and the concerns. Then we have an exclusive 1-on-1 conversation with Rossini (36:42) before bringing you the fu…

We kick off the show with a look at the imminent hire of a new athletic director and a rundown of the newest Sun Devil football players and how they fit into a now completed roster. Then we dive into baseball's recent turnaround and discuss whether it will be enough with DevilDigest.com reporter Scott Sandulli (31:25). Finally, we catch up with 202…

Spring ball is officially in the books. Let's talk about it. Joined in studio by Hod Rabino and Caleb Campero of DevilsDigest.com, we examine the winners, losers, and remaining questions from spring. Plus, we hear from QB Sam Leavitt (1:52:19) after his spring game performance.

The final practice before the spring game is in the books. Get a recap of a light day of action, then hear from a pair of Purdue transfers who have contributed along the defensive line, tackle J.P. Deeter and end Roman Pitre.

The final week of spring practices began with a physical practice punctuated by some big defensive turnovers. Get a recap of the key developments, plus hear from WR Derek Eusebio, OL Sean Na'a, and RB George Hart III.

One year can change everything. Such was the case with Dashaun Mallory. After several years at Michigan State, Dashaun came to Arizona State and flourished. Lifted up by the confidence the staff had in him, he became a key contributor along the defensive line for the Sun Devils and a key leader in the locker room. As he prepares for the NFL, Dashau…

Four down, one to go. ASU wrapped up their fourth week of spring ball with what Kenny Dillingham called the best practice of the spring. Get a full recap of the action, learn who Dillingham said would start at QB if the season ended today, hear from DE Clayton Smith, CB Rodney Bimage, and C Leif Fautanu, and get analysis on the spring's stars and r…

After nearly three years of the NCAA investigation, the penalties for ASU have been announced. Well, some of them. With guest Ralph Amsden, we break down the penalties so far, their impact now and moving forward, who's to blame, and what's next.

There's never a dull moment in Tempe. We are joined by Hod Rabino of DevilsDigest.com to break down the news of Jaden Rashada's decision to enter the transfer portal and what it means for the Sun Devils.