ASU football coach details what a successful season looks like
Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham explains what a successful 2025 season for the Sun Devils looks like.
The defending Big 12 champion Arizona State football team wrapped up the first week of fall camp with a night workout on Aug. 2 at Mountain America Stadium. It was a break from the norm as the first three days were morning practices at the Kajikawa fields just across Rural Road.
The Sun Devils travel to Camp Tontozona after practice on Aug. 5 and will hold their workouts there Aug. 6-9, with the scrimmage open to the public wrapping up the trip.
“That was our best day. That was awesome,” head coach Kenny Dillingham said after drills wrapped up on Aug. 2 at the stadium. “That was a go right there. That was competitive all frickin day. That was a football team. We competed. We had fun. Sports are fun.”
Here are some takeaways after the first four practices.
Offense could be something special
The Sun Devils came out on the first day and looked like a polished unit on offense. It looked more like the seventh game of the season than the first day of fall camp. That is evidence that the players were putting in the work during the offseason and also reflects a team with a majority of its starters returning. Quarterback Sam Leavitt and wide receiver Jordyn Tyson were the stars, as expected. Alabama transfer Jaren Hamilton has also had some star moments.
Cam Skattebo may be out of the mix after being drafted by the New York Giants, but offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo has a variety of weapons both in the running and passing games.
Special teams will be much improved
This is an area that can make or break a team’s quest for a conference championship, so it’s surprising the Sun Devils accomplished what they did in 2024 without being strong in this facet.
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Publish date : 2025-08-03 16:43:00
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