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As the defending Big 12 champion, the Arizona State Sun Devils are going to open the 2025 Big 12 season schedule with a target on their backs.
But how big will that target be?
Maybe not as big as some would think, according to early Big 12 football power rankings for next season.
Some early lists for the conference don’t have Arizona State atop the power rankings in the Big 12 — instead putting BYU as the team to beat (which goes against the latest Big 12 football championship odds).
Here’s what early Big 12 power rankings are saying about Kenny Dillingham’s team’s chances to repeat in the conference in 2025.
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Andrew Boardwine writes: “The reigning Big 12 champions return quarterback Sam Leavitt and star receiver Jordyn Tyson, keeping their offense dangerous. The biggest question is whether they can replace running back Cam Skattebo, but with a strong defense and talent at key positions, they should be in the title hunt again.”
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Mitch Harper writes: “How will the defending Big 12 champion Arizona State Sun Devils fare without Cam Skattebo? It’s going to be the question everyone is asking heading into 2025. Having Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year Sam Leavitt back at quarterback and Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year Jordyn Tyson returning at wide receiver helps the cause. So who replaces Skattebo at RB? The early favorite would appear to be Army transfer Kanye Udoh, who rushed for 1,117 yards last season for the Black Knights. Arizona State brings back a lot of key personnel on the defensive…
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Author : AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Publish date : 2025-02-07 15:45:00
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