Marcus Arroyo Discusses New Season, ASU Quarterback Battle

Arroyo Faces New Challenges in Year Three

A major overhaul at many positions has been an area of concern among many fans as the offseason goes on, as the vast majority of groups will see new starting players representing them.

The battle that will garner the most conversation is quarterback, as Cutter Boley and Mikey Keene are duking it out to replace the departed Sam Leavitt, although other groups are in the same ballpark of vitality.

The running back room will be sans Raleek Brown - who transferred to Texas - but now roster as many as six viable bodies that could see playing time during the regular season. This certainly isn't a bad problem to have, but it will take time to figure out the overall hierarchy.

Ditto for receiver, where Omarion Miller, Reed Harris and Raiden Vines-Bright have all excelled over the first two days of practice as incoming transfers. Redshirt freshman Uriah Neloms has been absolutely incredible and might be carving out the opportunity to be a two-deep player this season, although this battle will take time to decide as well.

Coexisting With Dillingham is Positive

Dillingham took a much more hands-on approach with the offense ahead of the 2025 season concluding Sun Bowl game, and this appears to be something that will continue into the new year.

This is likely going to evolve into something that ends up being mutually beneficial, as Arroyo and Dillingham's combined genius/track record will be surrounded by as much offensive talent from top-to-bottom as the duo has had in the time they have coached together. The extent of Dillingham's involvement is still unknown, but it doesn't really matter at the surface - this will be a great development for an offense that is looking to continue to gel in the months ahead.

Arizona State's season is set to begin on September 5, when the Sun Devils welcome Morgan State to Mountain America Stadium in a tune-up.