Arizona State Sits Comfortably in Big 12 Power Rankings

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"The dynamic duo of quarterback Sam Leavitt and wide receiver Jordyn Tyson lived up to their billing. The biggest issue for the Sun Devils was the 12 penalties for 93 yards, one of which wiped out a 75-yard touchdown play. It was the most penalties called in a game in the Kenny Dillingham tenure."

Arizona State was followed by 2024 Big 12 championship opponent Iowa State, along with Texas Tech, Utah, and Texas Christian.

Arizona State is set to face a major road test this weekend against Mississippi State before closing out the non-conference schedule with a home battle against Texas State ahead of year two in the Big 12.

The Sun Devils are conveniently set to face the four teams that follow them in the power rankings - TCU visits Tempe on September 26, the Sun Devils travel to Utah on October 11, the Red Raiders travel to play ASU on October 18, and Kenny Dillingham's program is set to face Iowa State in Ames on November 1.

All opponents present unique challenges. TCU is a high-powered offense that also rosters high-level safety Bud Clark. Utah is built up as strongly as anyone in the country in the trenches, and Devon Dampier thoroughly impressed in his debut with the program.

Texas Tech has an expensive roster that was built largely via the transfer portal, while Iowa State is a fundamentally sound squad that receives standout coaching and quarterback play.

Read more on what the strong week one showing from the Big 12 means for the Sun Devils here, and on what Arizona State players could fit on the Pittsburgh Steelers here.