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Miami Herald
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Arizona State Football Preview 2025: Sun Devils Season Prediction, Win Total Projection, Top Players
Arizona State Sun Devils Key to the Season Hit your passes, Sam helped to have a back like Cam Skattebo to take all the heat off the passing game. Run No. 4, make teams cheat up to deal with the run, and boom - the throws were there. Skattebo is gone, and now it's on star quarterback Sam Leavitt to do even State was 10-0 when Leavitt hit 60% of his throws, and was 1-3 when he didn't. The one win came against Mississippi State when Skattebo went off and the team ran for a season-high 346 yards. Arizona State Sun Devils Key Player Kanye Udoh, RB Kyson Brown. To Moneyball this, can the combination of Brown and Udoh, and transfer from Army, combine to match the 1,711 rushing yards and 21 scores, and the 45 catches for 605 yards and three scores that Cam Skattebo ripped off? No, but they can be is a good veteran, and Udoh is a tough, quick runner who averaged over six yards per carry with 1,117 yards and ten scores last year. However, he only caught two passes with the Knights.2025 Arizona State PreviewArizona State Offense BreakdownArizona State Defense Breakdown Arizona State Sun Devils Top Transfer, Biggest Transfer Loss Top Transfer In: Nyland Green, CB State is already set at corner, but it got another strong option who should find a spot somewhere in the secondary pecking order. Green was a big recruit for Georgia, but he didn't do much in his three season, he made 23 tackles with five broken passes and two sacks, but he missed a bulk of the year hurt. One of the better corners in the portal, ASU got him. Top Transfer Out: Markeston Douglas, TE State didn't lose any key players through the transfer portal, and that includes Douglas. He was a strong part of the Florida State offense, making 25 grabs with four scores in two years, and then he came to Tempe and caught just one pass for three yards. Now he's back at … Florida State. Arizona State Sun Devils Key Game at Utah, Oct. 11The 2025 Utes should be the team everyone thought the 2024 Utes would be. Arizona State gets a week off to prepare for the old school Pac-12 vs Pac-12 battle - a 27-19 win over the Sun Devils last year - and it might turn into one of the key games in the Big 12 title chase.- 2025 Arizona State Schedule Breakdown Arizona State Sun Devils Top 10 Players 1. Jordyn Tyson, WR Jr. 2. Sam Leavitt, QB Soph. 3. Xavion Alford, S Sr. 4. Keyshaun Elliott, LB Sr. 5. Myles Rowser, S Sr. 6. Chamon Metayer, TE Sr. 7. Prince Durbah, DE Sr. 8. CJ Fite, DT Jr. 9. Javan Robinson, CB Jr. 10. Jordan Crook, LB Sr. Arizona State Sun Devils 2024 Fun Stats - Fumbles: Opponents 14 (lost 7), Arizona State 6 (lost 3)- Time of Possession: Arizona State 32:37, Opponents 27:23- 2nd Quarter Scoring: Arizona State 156, Opponents 77 Arizona State Sun Devils 2025 Season Prediction, Win Total, What Will Happen Arizona State has the experience, the stars, the depth, and the mojo to keep it all going and be one of the best teams in the Big 12 again, and the it'll need something special to come close to matching last year's success. Going to Mississippi State is an under-the-radar early problem that could be a stumble, and there are few breaks in the Big 12 slate after an almost-certain win over Texas no BYU, Kansas State, or Oklahoma State to deal with. That's huge, and Cincinnati, Kansas, and UCF will all be better, and they're missing from the year's team was able to get to, and win, the Big 12 Championship with losses to Texas Tech and Cincinnati along the way, and there will be at least two losses this time, too. The three road games at Baylor, Iowa State, and Utah are all landmines, and while home games against Houston and West Virginia should be wins, TCU, Texas Tech, and Arizona aren't won't be The Arizona State Win Total At … 8.5Likely Wins: Northern Arizona, Texas State50/50 Games: Arizona, at Baylor, at Colorado, Houston, at Iowa State, at Mississippi State, TCU, Texas Tech, at Utah, West VirginiaLikely Losses: No projected sure-thing losses 2025 Arizona State PreviewArizona State Offense BreakdownArizona State Defense Breakdown © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Phil Mickelson Has Strong Comments on LIV Golf Amid PGA Tour Season
Phil Mickelson Has Strong Comments on LIV Golf Amid PGA Tour Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Phil Mickelson, now 54, has enjoyed an extraordinary career with 57 professional victories, including 45 on the PGA Tour, which ties him for eighth all-time. He also has won six major championships. But in many ways, his decision to join LIV Golf may be the most significant pivot in his professional life. Advertisement The former Arizona State Sun Devils standout turned pro in 1992 and remains one of the sport's most influential voices. He embraced the LIV Golf format and continues to be one of its strongest advocates. In a recent interview with Golf Digest's Jamie Kennedy, Mickelson shared passionate thoughts on the state of LIV Golf and its progress. "Phil was asked yesterday about his current assessment of where LIV Golf is," Kennedy posted. "Here's his full 2.5 minute answer." When asked about his assessment of the LIV Golf landscape, Mickelson didn't hold back. 'I think that LIV has made some incredible strides in getting to where we want this to be. It will get there. I don't know the exact timeline. That is, we want all the best players in the world to be able to compete against each other more often and on a global scale.' Advertisement He continued, contrasting LIV with the traditional PGA Tour model he followed for decades: 'The model I was part of for decades just didn't allow for that. We rarely played each other. We never had elevated events. Outside of the majors, we didn't all compete against each other. And we couldn't move the tour internationally. That's frustrating—for sponsors, for fans who are paying for events and television coverage and don't know what they're getting. When fans don't get to see the best players, that's tough. LIV's model is what the sport needs to succeed.' Mickelson pointed to recent events as proof that LIV is setting the right course: 'We saw it even at last week's signature event. Players will do what's best for them unless contractually obligated, just like in the NFL or MLB. That model, when brought to LIV, has helped make professional golf a global sport.' Phil Mickelson at the Masters Tournament.© Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Mickelson will compete in the upcoming U.S. Open, which marks the fifth and final year of the exemption he earned when he won the 2021 PGA Championship. It could be his last opportunity to complete the career Grand Slam, as the U.S. Open is the only major he hasn't won. Advertisement His recent record at the U.S. Open has been rough. He has missed the cut three years in a row. The last time he made the cut was in 2021, when he tied for 62nd. His best shot came in 2013, when he tied for second — the most recent of six runner-up finishes at the event. Whether he can add one more legendary moment to his Hall of Fame career remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: Mickelson is betting big on LIV, and he's not looking back. Related: Scottie Scheffler Earns New Nickname After 16th PGA Tour Win Related: Rory McIlroy Sends Strong Message to Scottie Scheffler After 16th PGA Tour Win This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Longhorns' Will Stone is guest speaker at 2024-25 Austin Area High School Sports Awards
Texas Longhorns place kicker Will Stone (15) kicks off in the fourth quarter as the Texas Longhorns play the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 1, 2025. The 2024-25 Austin Area High School Sports Awards, Presented by Thomas J. Henry Law, are happy to announce Texas Longhorns kicker Will Stone as the guest speaker for its live show on June 6 at The Long Center: Dell Hall. Entering his senor season this fall, Stone has played in 43 games so far in his career, mostly on kickoffs. Advertisement This past season, he kicked off 98 times for 6,236 yards, with a career-high 56 touchbacks. The Austin Area High School Sports Awards, Presented by Thomas J. Henry Law, is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards program. He also handled extra point duties in Texas' national semifinal game against Ohio State, going 2-for-2. Stone is a native of Austin and a graduate of Regents High School, where he was an all-state selection. The 2024-25 Austin Area High School Sports Awards, Presented by Thomas J. Henry Law, are part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards program. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be obtained here. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: Will Stone is guest speaker at Austin Area High School Sports Awards
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Even oddsmakers can't decide who is the favorite to win the Big 12
Even oddsmakers can't decide who is the favorite to win the Big 12 It appears that even the oddsmakers don't know which way to lean when it comes to the eventual Big 12 champion in the upcoming college football season. Some experts are leaning toward the Arizona State Sun Devils to repeat as champions, while others have gone the route of tabbing Kansas State, Baylor, BYU, or Texas Tech as the favorite to win the conference and secure a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff. Depending on which sportsbook you view, you could get a different answer. This isn't to say there are no good teams in the Big 12, this could be setting us up for a very competitive season in the conference. BetMGM's Big 12 Champion Odds FanDuel's Big 12 Champion Odds Arizona State Sun Devils (+600) Kansas State Wildcats (+600) Texas Tech Red Raiders (+600) Baylor Bears (+650) Utah Utes (+650) BYU Cougars (+950) DraftKings' Big 12 Champion Odds Arizona State Sun Devils (+500) Kansas State Wildcats (+500) BYU Cougars (+700) Texas Tech Red Raiders (+700) Baylor Bears (+800) Utah Utes (+800) No matter which way you dissect it, it seems pretty clear in the eyes of the oddsmakers, the Big 12 might be in for a wild ride between any of these six teams listed among the best chances to win the conference. Or perhaps one of the teams down the list is poised to make a run at the title. Either way, I can't wait to watch it all unfold.
Newsweek
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Cleveland Browns could make shocking Shedeur Sanders decision before 2025 season
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Shedeur Sanders was projected to be a first-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft by almost every mock draft. Some analysts had Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart ahead of Sanders, but most evaluators had the Colorado passer as the second quarterback off the board behind Miami's Cam Ward. TEMPE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 07: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes watches from the sidelines during the second half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium... TEMPE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 07: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes watches from the sidelines during the second half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. The Buffaloes defeated the Sun Devils 27-24. MoreInstead, Sanders fell all the way to the fifth round before the Cleveland Browns ended his fall. Interestingly, though, the Browns selected quarterback Dillon Gabriel just two rounds earlier. Now, Sanders joins a quarterback room that includes Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Deshaun Watson, and Gabriel. But there's a possibility that Sanders doesn't even make the final roster. "Sanders landed in a place where he's no sure thing to even make the roster, given that he'll likely open training camp fourth on the depth behind Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel. (Deshaun Watson is also on the roster but currently rehabbing an Achilles injury.) But he says he's willing to do whatever it takes to earn a roster spot," Pro Football Talk's Michael Davis wrote. Additionally, general manager Andrew Berry made comments that imply he thinks Gabriel is a better prospect than Sanders. "We talk oftentimes about quarterback being the most important position in the sport," Berry told ESPN. "We obviously spent a lot of time with Shedeur throughout the process. He's highly accurate, can play well from the pocket, very productive college career. And we felt like it wasn't necessarily the plan going into the weekend to select two quarterbacks, but we do believe in best player available, we do believe in positional value. We didn't necessarily expect him to be available in the fifth round. So, we love adding competition to every position room and adding him to compete with guys that are already in there, we felt like that was the appropriate thing to do." Watson is recovering from an Achilles injury and likely won't factor into the competition. Flacco is currently projected to start, while Pickett is the backup and Gabriel is the third-stringer. This means Sanders is starting as the fourth-stringer and the team would find it easier to cut a fifth-rounder than a third-rounder like Gabriel or a player they just traded for like Pickett. The odds aren't in Sanders' favor, but much could chage this summer once practice starts. Either way, it will be fascinating to watch the Browns' quarterback battle this summer.
