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Arizona State Sun Devils football
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The gist
Arizona State Sun Devils reload via transfer portal for Dillingham's fourth season. They face a tough schedule unranked despite 8-5 last year.
Background
Arizona State finished 8-5 in 2025 after reaching the College Football Playoff in 2024. Coach Kenny Dillingham turned down Michigan to stay, earning a contract extension. The team lost key players like QB Sam Leavitt and WR Jordyn Tyson, but brought in top transfer talent. They are unranked in the AP poll, facing a challenging schedule including No. 8 Texas A&M and No. 12 Texas Tech.
How it unfolded
- Aug 4, 2026US LBM coaches poll released, ASU unranked.
- Aug 17, 2026AP Top 25 poll released, ASU unranked.
- Aug 18, 2026Align Technology announces gift for new indoor practice facility, named Invisalign Performance Center.
- Aug 22, 2026CB Nigel Pringle ruled out for 2026 season with injury.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- ASU has improved roster but faces a tough schedule, making them underdogs in many contests.
- Support
- The Sun Devils have talent to surprise opponents, especially early in the season, and could be back on the map.