42 Days Until Arizona State Kickoff: Who Has Worn Number?

Arizona State football is quietly approaching the beginning of the new campaign - game one is just over six weeks away.

The 2025 season is set to begin 42 days from now - the first game is set to be played on August 30 against in-state foe Northern Arizona.

In honor of the 42 day mark until the season begins, Arizona State on SI takes a look at every player that has worn the number 42 jersey during their time with the program.

Cliff Hugoboom (50)

Tom Fletcher (52)

Joe Kavinski (53)

Michael Ryan (54)

Joe Camut (56-57)

Dornell Nelson (60-62)

Joe Parham (63)

Ike Mason (64)

John Perry (65)

Bob Davenport (68)

Alonzo Emery (70-73)

Ainslie Smith (74-75)

Dave Barthal (76-78)

Eric Stewart (82)

Darryl Clack (82-85)

Greg Rice (86, 88)

Leonard Russell (90)

Ivory Irvin (91)

Sam Santana (92)

Sammy Young (93)

Pat Tillman (94-97)

Kyran Jones (98-99)

Zach Mims (00)

Connor Banks (02-03)

Pat Tillman is clearly the headliner here - and the reason why the number 42 is retired program-wide. Tillman enjoyed a strong career in Tempe before staying in-state in his professional career for the Arizona Cardinals.

Arizona State DL Zac Swanson spoke earlier this offseason on his experience with the Sun Devil coaching staff and the incredible culture that has been built by Kenny Dillingham in recent seasons - which very well could raise intrigue amongst the Sun Devil faithful with just over seven weeks from the start of the new year.

"Mainly, I appreciate this staff so much. They do so much for us, and the main thing is, like, they really create a relationship with their players. Like, a lot of times, programs around the country will just kind of treat the players like they're robots, like they're just football players."

"And it's hard to do that. It's hard to be treated like that and not fall out of love with the game. When the coaches really care for you and want the best for you, and in their eyes, you're not just a football player, it really helps improve your mental a lot, and you realize this is a good spot. Like, football's really actually fun."

Read more on projecting the 10 best players on Arizona State's roster going into the new season here, and on Sam Leavitt being selected as the Big-12 Preseason Offensive Player of the Year here.

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