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BYU faces immense pressure as they head into a pivotal showdown against Arizona State, having slid from number 2 to number 8 in just one week. With the Holy War looming against top-ranked Utah, BYU can't afford another misstep, especially at LaVell Edwards Stadium—a notoriously tough venue where Arizona State hasn't won since 1994. Arizona State, looking to upset the odds, might be starting a freshman backfield, adding a high-stakes element of unpredictability to Saturday's matchup. Can ASU capitalize on BYU’s vulnerable moment, or will the Cougars remain solidly in the playoff hunt? The discussion explores historical rivalry dynamics, recent struggles, and what both teams stand to lose—or gain—this week. Plus, get a preview of looming bowl projections and the exciting kickoff to college basketball with Arizona State's season just around the corner. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Kalshi Today’s hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. #SunDevils #ArizonaState #BYU #PoinsettiaBowl Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kenny Dillingham faces the pressure of a return to Provo, openly admitting past mistakes and showing clear growth as Arizona State prepares for a challenging clash with BYU. Questions swirl around whether quarterback Jake Fette will start and how the Sun Devils can capitalize on his dual-threat versatility against a BYU defense still reeling from missed tackles and key injuries. With the memory of a wild field-storming game and revenge on BYU's mind, Arizona State must find the right mix of stability and aggression. Can veterans like Kyson Brown and Mikey Keene, along with explosive playmakers like Omarion Miller, help the Sun Devils pull off an upset? The stage is set for a high-stakes matchup where every missed tackle and big play could swing momentum. KalshiToday’s hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. #SunDevils #ArizonaState #KennyDillingham #BYU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kenny Dillingham’s fiery attempts to ignite the Arizona State Sun Devils—including nearly breaking his hand punching a wall—haven’t always sparked the passion he wants to see on the field. With bowl eligibility on the line, the Sun Devils must channel that energy into results, facing a crucial matchup against BYU followed by must-win games versus Colorado, UCF, Oklahoma State, and rival Arizona. Mikey Keene and Jake Fette’s leadership has brought new life to both offense and defense, with recent performances finally showing resilience in the face of adversity. Can the Sun Devils ride this momentum to snap back after tough losses, especially with homecoming on the horizon and Oklahoma State’s high-powered offense looming? Only time will tell if this team can stand tall or if their postseason hopes will slip away. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mikey Keene is ‘honestly questionable, not doubtful’ for Arizona State at BYU, and a healthy Keene should start over Jake Fette. Keene has 448 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions this year, and he tests his right knee in practice Tuesday. Then BYU took star cornerback Evan Johnson off its depth chart, and Reed Harris and Omarion Miller should test the corners left behind. Sun Devils Hits, the short-form arm of Locked On Sun Devils. New Hits and Double Hits every weekday. #SunDevils #ArizonaState #MikeyKeene #BYU  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BYU enters Saturday’s matchup as a 14.5-point favorite over Arizona State, but recent signs of life from the Sun Devils could make this spread questionable. Arizona State’s defense showed new fire against Kansas State, tamping down a potent run game and flashing energy that’s been in short supply all season. On offense, Cardi Mack is making noise, and developing connections with Jake Fetti, Reed Harris, and Omarion Miller hint at a more competitive outing than many expect. On the hardwood, Arizona State’s new-look basketball squad—boasting three seven-foot centers—struggled to convert size into dominance, particularly after being outplayed and dunked on in the paint by New Mexico. With questions swirling around the rebounding and interior defense despite the team’s towering roster, all eyes now turn to coach Randy Bennett’s ability to rally the group before league play. Will optimism win out, or is there reason for Sun Devil fans to worry? Support us by supporting our sponsors! KalshiToday’s hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25.18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. #SunDevils #ArizonaState #BYU #RandyBennett Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Arizona State's clash with BYU isn’t just another matchup—it's a test of grit and strategy. After UCF exposed BYU’s vulnerability on the ground, can the Sun Devils replicate that blueprint and keep the game within reach in Provo? Quarterback Jake Fette’s flashes of brilliance and a dramatically improved rush defense give Arizona State hope, but questions remain about their ability to contain BYU’s high-powered ground attack and thrive in a hostile environment. On the hardwood, Paulius Murauskas made headlines with a jaw-dropping 31-point performance against New Mexico, showing why he’s a frontrunner for Big 12 Newcomer of the Year. Dylan Shaw also impressed from beyond the arc, fueling optimism for the Sun Devils’ basketball season. How will these new faces help Arizona State close the gap against top rivals and overcome lingering concerns about rebounding and interior play? Support us by supporting our sponsors! KalshiToday’s hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25.18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. #SunDevils #ArizonaState #BYU #ASUDefense Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kenny Dillingham expects true freshman Jake Fette to start at BYU after Fette threw eight college passes and led two touchdown drives against Kansas State. Fette is the right call, even against a BYU team that was ranked second a week ago. Then the Arizona State defense, which stopped Kansas State on all four fourth-down tries and held it to 84 rushing yards. Sun Devils Hits, the short-form arm of Locked On Sun Devils. New Hits and Double Hits every weekday. KalshiToday’s hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25.18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. #SunDevils #ArizonaState #JakeFette #BYU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ESPN's win probability had Arizona State at 54 percent to start the second half and near 25 percent after Cutter Boley's third quarter against Kansas State, until a fourth-down stop and Jake Fette's drives turned it. Boley ran 14 plays for 27 yards, and the climb back started with the defense. Then Cardae Mack, the true freshman who scored all four Arizona State touchdowns on 26 carries for 159 yards. Sun Devils Hits, the short-form arm of Locked On Sun Devils. New Hits and Double Hits every weekday. KalshiToday’s hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25.18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. #SunDevils #ArizonaState #CutterBoley #CardaeMack Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cronkite News put Kenny Dillingham’s first 45 games at Arizona State behind Herm Edwards: 25-20 against 26-19. Dillingham has the 2024 Big 12 title Edwards never matched, and a win over Kansas State only brings him level with Edwards’ 26-20 finish. Then Randy Bennett and Jakyi Miles, a four-star ranked 27th nationally in the 2028 class who is expected to reclass to 2027, with Rivals’ model at 93.6 percent for Arizona State. Sun Devils Hits, the short-form arm of Locked On Sun Devils. New Hits and Double Hits every weekday. KalshiToday’s hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25.18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kansas State walks into an Arizona State blackout at 12:45 in the afternoon, with sun and 77 degrees in the forecast. Holding the ball, running at a run defense ranked 96th and converting third downs decide it. Then Avery Johnson, still questionable for Kansas State, and why a backup quarterback barely helps ASU against Kansas State’s run game. Sun Devils Hits, the short-form arm of Locked On Sun Devils. New Hits and Double Hits every weekday. KalshiToday’s hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25.18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ESPN ranks Kansas State second in FBS on third down, and that is a problem for an Arizona State defense that loses before third down ever comes. Texas Tech scored 53 on ASU while converting four of 11 third downs, and Kansas State converts 59.3 percent. Then Kansas State’s tight end change: freshman offensive tackle Oliver Miller plays there with Garrett Oakley probably out, and that makes the offense easier to read. Sun Devils Hits, the short-form arm of Locked On Sun Devils. New Hits and Double Hits every weekday. KalshiToday’s hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25.18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. #SunDevils #ArizonaState #KansasState #Big12 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Arizona State has a turnover problem, and Kansas State is not built to exploit it. ASU is 3-0 when it turns the ball over once or less and 0-3 when it turns it over twice or more, and Kansas State has forced four turnovers in six games. Then the case for running at a Kansas State defense that ranks third in FBS against the pass and 96th against the run. Sun Devils Hits, the short-form arm of Locked On Sun Devils. New Hits and Double Hits every weekday. KalshiToday’s hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25.18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. #SunDevils #ArizonaState #KansasState #ForksUp Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kenny Dillingham refused to name Arizona State’s starting quarterback for Kansas State, and keeping it secret is the right call. With no injury to report, Kansas State has to prepare for both Mikey Keene and Cutter Boley. Then the fourth-and-one ASU could not stop and the pick-six that sank it at Texas Tech, and the 21 points that followed. Sun Devils Hits, the short-form arm of Locked On Sun Devils. New Hits and Double Hits every weekday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vegas made Arizona State a 3.5-point home underdog to Kansas State, and Kansas State has lost the game after Kansas three years running. Arizona State won 24-14 the last time these teams met, and Kansas State lost its only 2026 road game at Cincinnati. Then Avery Johnson, Joe Jackson and a 359-yard Kansas State run game meet an Arizona State run defense that gave up 244 to Baylor and 260 to Texas Tech. Sun Devils Hits, the short-form arm of Locked On Sun Devils. New Hits and Double Hits every weekday. #SunDevils #ArizonaState #KansasState #Big12 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Arizona State gave up 50 or more points in back-to-back conference games for the first time since 1998, and that defense, not the quarterback, is what is sinking the season. Baylor and Texas Tech scored 108 points and gained 1,066 yards, and Kenny Dillingham said his team could not tackle. Then why starting freshman Jake Fette at 3-3, with six games left, would be the wrong call.Sun Devils Hits, the short-form arm of Locked On Sun Devils. New Hits and Double Hits every weekday.KalshiToday’s hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25.18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.