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TEMPE -- The Arizona State Sun Devils dropped a game in 2025 two weeks earlier compared to the season before - the team is now facing pressure from all angles to bounce back in a major way, starting with the battle tonight against Texas State.

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TEMPE -- Kenny Dillingham is seeking to end the third non-conference slate as head coach of the Arizona State football program on a high note - as his team takes on Texas State in anticipation of the Big 12 opener against Baylor.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 12

5 Arizona State football reasons to panic after upset loss to Mississippi State

The 2025 season was supposed to be a turning point for Arizona State under second-year head coach Kenny Dillingham, a year when recruiting gains and roster development began paying dividends.

College Football News / Burn City Sports / September 12

Arizona State head coach Dillingham on helping QB Leavitt

TEMPE — Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham wants to put quarterback Sam Leavitt in the best position to succeed this season by simplifying the offense.

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College Football News / Arizona Sports / September 12

Kenny Dillingham’s positivity is about keeping ASU’s focus on the context

Considering the context of expectations for Arizona State’s season, head coach Kenny Dillingham’s postgame press conference after a loss to Mississippi State, perhaps oddly, carried a positive tone.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / September 12

Arizona State Sun Devils Doubted in Recent Prediction

Arizona State realistically remains in control of its own destiny to both win the Big 12 and return to the College Football Playoff in 2025. Head coach Kenny Dillingham returns a large faction of last season's roster, every coordinator/position coach, and still holds the general momentum that was built during last season's 11-win squad.

Kenny Dillingham News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / September 11

Sun Devils Head Coach Kenny Dillingham Previews Texas State

TEMPE -- Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham spoke to media for the third consecutive day following Wednesday's practice - in preparation for Saturday's duel with Texas State.

College Football News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / September 11

5 Takeaways From Marcus Arroyo's Recent Media Availability

TEMPE -- Arizona State OC Marcus Arroyo spent time with the media after Wednesday's practice in preparation for Texas State on Saturday in the non-conference finale.

College Football News / Arizona Sports / September 10

Arizona State needs ‘phenomenally sharp’ practice to translate to Texas State matchup

TEMPE — The Arizona State offense on Wednesday had one of its smoothest days operationally in a while, head coach Kenny Dillingham said after practice.

College Football News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / September 10

Highlighting Sam Leavitt's Tuesday Media Availability

TEMPE -- Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt encountered one of the most significant challenges of his collegiate career last Saturday against Mississippi State.

Kenny Dillingham News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / September 9

Watch: Kenny Dillingham's Tuesday Media Availability

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham once again gave an unplanned media availability period after Tuesday's practice - where he discussed his opinion on how practice went, the Texas State matchup, and more.

College Football News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / September 9

Discussing Kenny Dillingham's Monday Press Conference

To listen to today's podcast, view below. To listen to today's podcast, view below. Arizona State on SI secured an exclusive interview with freshman WR Jaren Hamilton in the last week of fall practice - the transcript is below: Q: Jaren, obviously, you come from Alabama.

College Football News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / September 9

Looking Ahead to Texas State Matchup for Arizona State

TEMPE -- Arizona State is now just four days away from kicking off its week three matchup against the Texas State Bobcats. The Sun Devils are now unranked

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Highlighting Kenny Dillingham's Monday Press Conference

TEMPE -- Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham spent 30 minutes talking with the media in his regularly scheduled Monday press conference during the 2025 regular season.

College Football News / Burn City Sports / September 8

Arizona State’s Dillingham on perspective after loss to Mississippi State

TEMPE — Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham spoke to the media on Monday on perspective and accountability from Saturday’s loss against Mississippi State, 24-20.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / September 8

Arizona State Must Prove Place in CFB Again After Loss

TEMPE -- Week three of the Arizona State football season is now on deck following a disheartening defeat at the hands of Mississippi State. The then-12th

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / September 8

2 Things That Went Wrong For Arizona State in Loss

TEMPE -- Arizona State is heading into conference play with a blemish on their record in 2025. The Sun Devils dropped a road game against a rebuilding Mississippi State program by a score of 24-20 in week two.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 8

2025 Week 3 Best-in-West Football Power Rankings: Highlighting the region's Top 10 teams entering the season across five conferences

A season can change in a single weekend. Just ask Arizona State. The Sun Devils were exposed in Starkville, altering the trajectory of their season. On the other end of the spectrum, Oregon dominated Oklahoma State on national television and is now generating national championship buzz.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / September 7

One play away or a dozen? Mississippi State shows just how close games can be

“Honestly, we’re one play away from this being an unbelievable comeback.” Those were the words No. 12 (for now) Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham said after Saturday’s 24-20 loss to unranked Mississippi State.

College Football News / Burn City Sports / September 7

ASU HC Dillingham’s controversial 4th-and-goal decision cost team against Mississippi State

TEMPE – After falling down by 17 points early in the second quarter, No. 12 Arizona State football crawled its way back against Mississippi State. ASU scored 17 unanswered points, large thanks to the run game, led by junior running backs Raleek Brown and Kanye Udoh combining for 215 yards.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 4

Kenny Dillingham confronted by Mississippi State fan over Starkville comments

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham dropped into a hornet's nest on Thursday morning when he joined Wake Up Barstool on FS1. Before the clock even

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / September 2

Bulldog fans should hope ASU coach books road wins like he books hotels

Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham is certainly doing his part to stir up some drama for Saturday’s game in Starkville against Mississippi State. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already seen or heard what the Sun Devils’ coach said at his Monday press conference.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / September 2

Everything Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham said Monday

Arizona State's head coach Kenny Dillingham met with local media in Arizona to talk about his team's week one win against Northern Arizona and also previewed this week's game against Mississippi State in Starkville.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Heartland College Sports / August 30

Kenny Dillingham Issues Challenge to Arizona State Fans Everywhere

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham used his pregame moment on Friday evening to send a message that went beyond football. Standing in front of a charged crowd at Mountain America Stadium, Dillingham issued a challenge to the ASU fan base, and more specifically to the student section.

College Football News / Burn City Sports / August 23

ASU’s Dillingham and Leavitt join ESPN’s ‘CFB Countdown’ ahead of home opener

TEMPE — Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham appeared on ESPN’s “CFB Countdown” on Saturday morning to discuss what he believes is most important for his ASU team this season: creating memories.

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