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Arizona State Fined for Field Storming After Texas Tech Victory

by David Harrison – Chief Editor
written by David Harrison – Chief Editor

Arizona State⁤ University has been assessed a $50,000 fine‍ by the big 12 Conference following a field-storming incident after their Saturday victory over Texas Tech,the conference‌ announced Tuesday. The penalty underscores the Big ⁤12’s commitment ​to safety ⁣protocols at athletic events and serves as a‍ reminder to all member institutions regarding event management policies.

The⁢ fine stems from the celebratory rush onto the field at Mountain America ​Stadium instantly ⁤following the ​Sun Devils’ 26-22 upset win against the then-No. 7 ranked Red Raiders. The game concluded when ASU’s defense deflected a pass attempt by​ Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond in the end zone. The ensuing celebration saw ‌fans ​dismantle the goalposts ⁣and flood the playing surface.

Big 12 Commissioner⁤ Brett yormark stated, “The Big 12 prioritizes ‍the​ safety of‍ all players, coaches and officials,” adding that the conference will “continue to work ‍with all ⁣of its institutions on event management policies ⁢at​ all Big 12 venues.”

The victory marked‍ quarterback Sam Leavitt’s ⁢return to the field after missing a game due to‍ a ‌lower leg injury. Both Leavitt and ​head coach kenny Dillingham joined the jubilant fans on the⁢ field, with Dillingham briefly​ pausing a postgame interview to participate in the celebration.

Arizona State (3-4) will ‍remain at home ⁢this week to face Houston (6-1,3-1 Big 12) on Saturday at 5 p.m. MST.

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Arizona State’s Close Win at Baylor Leaves Dillingham Frustrated

by Emma Walker – News Editor
written by Emma Walker – News Editor

WACO, Texas – Arizona State ‍narrowly escaped Baylor⁣ with a 18-16‌ victory Saturday, but the win was marred by offensive inefficiency ‌in capitalizing on multiple turnovers. Despite dominating the turnover battle ⁤3-0 and possessing advantages in ​yardage and time of possession, the Sun Devils settled for field goals after each Baylor giveaway, leaving points on the⁣ table.

ASU’s ability to win⁢ close games ​continues under coach Kenny dillingham, improving to 7-3 in ​games ​decided by seven points‍ or less. However, Saturday’s performance highlighted a recurring theme: the Sun Devils’ ⁤struggles to convert‍ opportunities into touchdowns. This⁢ victory moves ASU to 12-0 since the beginning of 2024 when winning⁤ the turnover battle.

The​ Sun Devils managed only nine points off⁤ three Baylor turnovers.Adrian “Boogie” Wilson forced one fumble and recovered another, while Keith Abney II delivered ‌a diving ​interception. Despite these defensive plays, ASU ⁣failed to reach the ‌end zone after ‌any of them.

On three separate occasions following ‌a⁢ turnover,ASU found itself in a⁣ goal-to-go situation. The first ⁢drive stalled at the Baylor ​10-yard line ⁢after a false start⁢ and ‍two incompletions,‍ resulting in a field goal.The second goal-to-go series, starting from⁤ the seven, yielded⁣ just two ‌yards on two carries by ‍Kanye Udoh⁢ and an incomplete pass from Sam Leavitt to Jordyn tyson.The third attempt⁤ saw ​Raleek Brown gain only one yard, followed by a Leavitt sack and ⁤an unsuccessful ​third-down pass to Malik⁤ McClain.

“It’s not ideal.‍ We could all ‍agree there,” Dillingham‍ said. “Six points off the⁣ turnovers ⁤on their side of the field. That’s why‍ I said what was going through my head was, ‘How is this a game-winning ‍kick when we’re up 3-0 in the⁤ turnover margin, have more yards, have more time‌ of possession … and we’re kicking a game-winning field goal?'”

The game ultimately‍ came down to a⁣ game-winning 37-yard field goal by ⁤Jesus Gomez, who is ‍now 9-for-10⁢ on field goals this season – a‌ significant advancement from the team’s ⁣11-of-20 performance in 2024.

“Can we not have games⁤ this close? ⁣Let’s‌ just play a little bit ⁢better ⁢earlier,”⁣ Dillingham added. “But‌ that’s​ what was going through my head, like do we really⁢ need this ⁢every single ‌week? We need a game where‌ it’s a little bit of a‌ breath.”

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Arizona State vs. Baylor: TV Time & Game Details

by Emma Walker – News Editor
written by Emma Walker – News Editor

Arizona State’s Sept. 20 football game at baylor will be televised on FOX as a 4:30 p.m.MST kickoff, the Big 12 Conference announced Monday. The matchup marks the first conference game for both teams and their initial football contest since Arizona State joined the Big 12 in 2024.

Both the Sun Devils (1-1) and the Bears (1-1) are seeking their first conference win after navigating challenging starts to the season. ASU narrowly lost a road game at Mississippi State after a season-opening win against NAU, while Baylor rebounded from a home loss to Auburn with an overtime victory at SMU. The game is significant as both teams attempt to establish momentum heading into the heart of the Big 12 schedule.

Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson earned Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance against SMU,throwing for 440 yards and four touchdowns. Prior to the Baylor game, Arizona State will host Texas State on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. MST, televised on TNT and broadcast on the Arizona Sports app, ESPN 620 AM, and 98.7 FM HD-2.

The two programs have only met once previously,with Arizona State winning 34-13 in 1990. FOX’s “Big Noon Kickoff” will also feature two of ASU’s future opponents, Utah and texas Tech, playing in salt Lake City.

Big 12 football Week 4 TV times (MST)

Friday, Sept. 19

Tulsa at Oklahoma State – 4:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Saturday, Sept. 20

Texas Tech at Utah – 9 a.m. (FOX)
SMU at TCU – 9 a.m. (ESPN or ESPN2)
North Carolina at UCF – 12:30 p.m. (FOX)
West Virginia at Kansas – 3 p.m. (FS1)
BYU at ECU – 4:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
Arizona State at baylor – 4:30 p.m. (FOX)
Wyoming at Colorado – 7:15 p.m. (ESPN)

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Arizona Cardinals Roster Cuts: Key Additions and Departures

by David Harrison – Chief Editor
written by David Harrison – Chief Editor

Cardinals Finalize Roster Cuts, Place Several Players on Injured Reserve ‌& PUP list

TEMPE, AZ – August 29, 2023 – The Arizona Cardinals dramatically reshaped their roster Tuesday, releasing 18 players and placing six others on injured reserve or the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list as they reached the NFL-mandated 53-man limit.The moves, finalized ahead of ⁣the 1 p.m. MST deadline, ⁣included surprising cuts and strategic additions as the team prepares for the upcoming season.

Among the most notable decisions, ‍undrafted running back Emari Demercado earned a spot on the 53-man roster after a standout 67-yard run in the‌ preseason⁣ finale, surpassing expectations and securing his place over more established players.

The Cardinals also activated veteran guard ⁤Will Hernandez from the PUP list, bolstering⁤ depth ‍on​ the offensive line. However, the ‌team concurrently placed⁣ first-round draft pick ⁣Walter Nolen III (defensive tackle), pass rusher BJ Ojulari, and defensive tackle Bilal Nichols on the ​PUP list.Players on ⁢the PUP list will miss at⁣ least⁤ the first four games of the regular season. Offensive⁤ linemen Hayden ​Conner and Christian⁤ Jones,along with⁤ linebacker JJ Russell,were placed on injured reserve,sidelining them for⁣ a meaningful portion of the season.

Cornerback Darren Hall and wide receiver Simi Fehoko ⁢were among the early cuts​ reported by NFL ⁤Network’s‍ Ian Rapoport and Fehoko himself‍ via TikTok.Fehoko’s release was considered somewhat surprising given his performance during the preseason.

The ⁤cuts follow an initial round of 12 roster reductions on Monday, bringing the total number of⁤ players released to 30‌ over the past two days.

Here’s a complete list of Tuesday’s cuts:

Kyon Barrs (Defensive Lineman)
 Aaron Brewer (long Snapper)
⁣ Elliott Brown (Linebacker)
 jeremiah Byers (Offensive Lineman)
Michael Carter (Running Back)
 ​Jake Curhan‍ (Offensive Lineman)
‌ DeeJay​ Dallas (Running Back)
 Josiah Deguara (Tight End)
Simi Fehoko (Wide Receiver)
 anthony Goodlow (Defensive Lineman)
Bryson Green (Wide Receiver)
 Darren Hall (Cornerback)
‌ Sincere Haynesworth (Offensive Lineman)
 ⁢ Jaylon Jones (Cornerback)
Nick Leverett (Offensive Lineman)
 ​ Royce Newman (Offensive Lineman)
‍ Tejhaun Palmer (Wide Receiver)
 ⁤Jammie Robinson (Safety)
Elijah Simmons (Defensive Lineman)
 ⁢ Mykal ⁢Walker (Linebacker)

Monday’s cuts included:

Andre Baccellia (Wide Receiver)
 Ekow⁤ Boye-Doe (cornerback)
oscar Cardenas (Tight End)
 McClendon Curtis (Offensive Lineman)
Steven Gilmore (Cornerback)
 Patrick⁤ Jenkins (Defensive ​Lineman)
⁤⁤ Vi Jones‍ (Linebacker)
 ⁢ Roy Mbaeteka (Offensive ⁢Lineman)
Nate McCollum (Wide receiver)
 ​ Clayton tune (Quarterback)
Dohnovan⁢ West (Offensive Lineman)
 Benton ⁢Whitley (Linebacker)

The Cardinals’ roster decisions reflect ‍a blend of⁤ evaluating⁢ preseason performance, addressing⁢ positional needs, and preparing for the challenges of the 2023 NFL season.

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Diamondbacks Lose to Rockies Amidst Bullpen Blowup

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

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ASU, Kansas State Lead Big 12 Title Predictions Amidst Conference Shakeup

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Arizona State Football Poised​ to challenge for ‍Big 12 Title in Wide-Open Conference

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tempe, AZ – ⁣Arizona State University football is generating significant buzz as a potential frontrunner in the upcoming big 12 season. ESPN analyst rece Davis recently identified the Sun ‌Devils as his pick to win the conference title, citing a⁢ combination of returning players and ⁤palpable⁣ momentum within⁤ the program. This prediction comes ‌as the Big 12 appears exceptionally competitive,with multiple teams⁢ vying for ⁣the championship.

A ‍History ⁢of Parity in the Big 12

The Big 12 has been ⁣characterized by ‌its ​lack of ‌consistent dominance in recent years.Oklahoma is the onyl program​ to have secured back-to-back conference championships, achieving this feat from 2008-2010 and again ‌from 2015-2020. Since 2021, four different ⁣teams ⁤have claimed the title, highlighting the⁣ conference’s competitive balance. This trend suggests that the 2025⁤ season could see another new ‍champion crowned.

key Factors Driving Arizona State’s Potential

Davis pointed to Arizona State’s remarkable returning ⁣production, with approximately 79% ⁣of the team’s 2024 output expected back for the 2025 season according to ⁤ESPN’s Bill Connelly.‌ ⁢ His recent visit to the ASU campus ​further solidified his belief in the program’s upward trajectory. A key component of this optimism centers around quarterback Sam Leavitt.

“Leavitt’s⁤ no shrinking violet. He’s ⁤got ‍a little⁤ something to him,and‌ … that’s where I ⁢start with Arizona State,” Davis stated. ⁣ The team’s ability to overcome challenges,even in close games,has also been noted ‍as a potential strength.

Did You No?

Arizona State⁢ hasn’t won a Big 12 Championship, but their strong returning roster and quarterback play ‌are making them a serious contender this season.

Contenders in the Big 12

While Arizona State is gaining attention, ⁤several other teams ⁣are expected to ​challenge​ for the title.Kansas state,fresh ‌off​ a bowl victory,is also considered a⁢ strong contender. The Wildcats ‌boast a talented roster and​ a winning culture ‍under head coach⁣ Chris klieman.Though, ASU handed Kansas State one⁤ of​ their three losses last season.

Other teams in the mix include Utah, which is building a potentially dominant offensive line, and Texas Tech, ⁣which ⁢has benefited from significant investment in player acquisition through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. ⁢ According to The Athletic, Texas Tech’s NIL spending exceeds​ that⁢ of Ohio State’s 2024 national title team.

Big 12 championship Contenders – A Swift Look

Team Preseason Ranking Key Strengths key Weaknesses
Arizona ‍State 11 Returning Production, quarterback Play Past Close ⁤Games
Kansas ‍State 17 Bowl ​Victory, Coaching Stability Losses to ASU
Utah – Offensive ‍Line, Dual-Threat QB Quarterback Uncertainty (previously)
Texas Tech – NIL Investment, Acquired Talent Integrating New Players

TCU, Colorado, and BYU ​are⁣ considered wild cards,⁢ facing uncertainties in key ​areas. Colorado is navigating a quarterback competition, while ⁣BYU appears⁤ to be settling on a true ‌freshman under center.

Pro Tip: ⁤Keep an eye ⁣on the⁣ quarterback situation at Colorado ‍and BYU, as this could significantly ⁢impact their performance ⁤this season.

Looking Ahead: What Does This Mean for the ⁢Big 12?

The Big‍ 12’s competitive landscape ‌suggests⁤ a season filled with ​unpredictable outcomes. The conference’s parity means that ​any team⁢ capable of avoiding major injuries and maintaining ⁣consistent play⁢ has⁣ a legitimate shot at the championship. The success​ of Arizona State, in particular, could signal a shift ⁣in the conference’s power dynamics. Will ​the Sun Devils be able to capitalize on their momentum and claim the Big 12 title? What role will NIL investments play in shaping the conference’s contenders?

The increasing importance of the transfer‌ portal⁣ and NIL⁤ deals ‍are⁢ reshaping college football.⁣ Teams that⁢ can effectively leverage thes tools will have ​a significant advantage in attracting and retaining talent. ⁣ The ⁣Big 12, with⁢ its competitive ⁤environment, is likely to be at the forefront of these trends.⁢ The conference’s emphasis on offensive football also creates a​ unique and exciting atmosphere for fans. According to ‍a ​study by the NCAA, student-athletes are increasingly utilizing NIL ​opportunities to supplement their income and build their personal brands (NCAA, 2023).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • what makes Arizona State a strong⁣ contender this year? Arizona State benefits from a ⁢high percentage of returning starters and a ⁤dynamic⁤ quarterback in ⁣Sam‍ Leavitt.
  • Who are the other ⁤top teams to watch in the Big 12? Kansas State, Utah, and Texas Tech are all considered strong contenders for the conference title.
  • How important is the transfer portal in the Big 12? The transfer portal is ‌crucial, allowing teams to quickly address roster needs and acquire ⁣experienced players.
  • What role does ⁢NIL play in college football recruiting? ‍ NIL deals are becoming​ increasingly critically important in attracting‍ top ​recruits and retaining existing players.
  • Is ⁤the Big 12 ‌conference particularly competitive? Yes,‍ the Big 12 has⁣ a history of parity,​ with‍ multiple teams consistently vying ‌for the championship.

We ‍invite you to share your thoughts on the upcoming big 12 season in the comments below! Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ⁢college football news and analysis.

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