Speak of the Devils

The defense was hittin' on Thursday. Get a recap of a heated Thursday practice and hear from sophomore linebacker Martell Hughes.

ASU opened up their third week of spring football practices on a toasty Tuesday that featured big plays by the running backs, an offensive surge, but some costly turnovers. Get a full recap, plus hear from RB Raleek Brown and OL Sean Na'a.

Spring practice rolls on. After a dive into a flurry of football commits and basketball portal activity, we run down the key developments, breakout performers, and questions raised from ASU's second week of spring practice.

There are many paths to success…and very few are easy. For Kyle Scott, his career took him to junior college before making the jump to Arizona State in 2023. His first year wasn’t easy, and it resulted in him facing some hard truths and making some tough decisions. But it paid off. He became a starter during last season’s College Football Playoff run, and he produced one of the season’s defining plays with a helping suplex in overtime at the Peach Bowl. Heading into 2025, he feels he’s ready to take the next step. On this episode, we discuss his journey and the hard lessons along the way, his keys to his breakout season, the makeup of the offensive line, hot wing eating contests, and much more.

On the sixth day, the Sun Devils scrimmaged. Get a recap of Saturday's scrimmage and hear from head coach Kenny Dillingham on his thoughts on the night, the first two weeks of camp, and who he thinks needs to step up. Plus, a cameo from a Sun Devil legend!

After a dud of a Tuesday session, the Sun Devils bounced back with a better and more balanced Thursday practice. We dive into the developments and talk with emerging defensive end Roman Pitre.

The pads are popping as the Sun Devils are back on the practice field. After a look at the news and a dive into the streaking ASU baseball team, we take an in-depth look at the key developments and storylines through the first week of Arizona State's spring football practices. We also talk with two new Devils: WR Noble Johnson (39:16) and CB Nyland Green (57:18).

Week two of ASU's spring football practices got off to an uneven start, with Kenny Dillingham displeased with "fake energy" and bad snaps high

Week 1 of ASU's spring football practices is in the books. Get a recap of Saturday night's third session and hear from head coach Kenny Dillingham.

Spring's second practice saw Kenny Dillingham continue the "We Are The Champions" mental musical campaign and some big plays by some new pass catchers. Get a recap of the action and hear from cornerback Nyland Green and edge rusher Albert Smith III.

Arizona State's College Football Playoff run may have been a surprise, but for defensive lineman Justin Wodtly, it was nothing new. Justin had made a Playoff trip with Cincinnati back in 2021, but last year's run in his first year with the Sun Devils was something special. Back for one final year of college football, he will once again be a key player both in the trenches and in the locker room for the Sun Devils. On this episode, we discuss his football journey and motivations, the deep and veteran Sun Devil defensive line, how his two Playoff runs compared, leadership, the best food in Puerto Rico, and more.

Spring is a time for renewal, and that goes double for the Devils. After a quick look at the start of spring football practice (get a detailed opening day recap here), we break down Arizona State's hiring of Molly Miller as the new head women's basketball coach with Jeff Metcalfe (10:30). We also talk with new Sun Devil wide receiver Jalen Moss on why he came to Tempe and what he brings to the offense (24:36)

The Big 12 champs are back in action! Get a recap of the standout moments from the first day, learn about Kenny Dillingham's mental campaign waged via "We Are The Champions," and hear from newcomer WR Jalen Moss and QB Jeff Sims on why he returned.

The Devils are back in action. We preview Arizona State's spring football practices, taking an in-depth look at the key storylines to track, position battles to watch, and players with the most to gain. Plus, we get insight from Sun Devil offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo (10:55) and several ASU players: WR Malik McClain (42:40), DB Kyndrich Breedlove (1:06:10), and OL Jalen Klemm (1:43:44) and Jimeto Obigbo (1:53:39). We also take a detailed look at why Bobby Hurley is returning wth DevilsDigest.com publisher Hod Rabino (1:12:30).

A wise man once said Arizona State is the best second choice you’ll ever make. For the Sun Devil football program, the influx of transfers has been a crucial component to the program’s resurgence. That includes linebacker Jordan Crook, who became a key part of ASU’s defense after transferring in from Arkansas. With a year in the system under his belt, he will play a critical role in helping the Sun Devils defend their Big 12 title. On this episode we discuss his first year as a Devil, the makeup of the defense, lessons learned from the Playoff run, what sets Texas players apart, and more.

Sun Devils leading Sun Devils. It's proving to be a winning formula in Tempe, from athletic director Graham Rossini down to several ASU alums leading programs. That includes Petra Pardi, who's leading one of the nation's best water polo teams. Pardi, the daughter of a water polo Olympian, was a natural in the pool and made her way from Budapest to Tempe to play for the Devils. She would go on to earn All-America honors, and after a brief year away from the sport after her collegiate career, she landed a spot on the ASU staff. She took over on an interim basis near the end of the 2022 season before being named the permanent head coach in 2023. Last year, she led the Devils to a 23-8 record, and heading into this season's home stretch, has ASU ranked No. 11 in the nation. On this episode, we discuss her journey from Hungary to Tempe, how being a Sun Devil changed her life, assembling an international roster, building a winning program in the desert, and more.

As one season begins, another sputters to the finish line. After a look at the news, we welcome back former DevilsDigest reporter (and current KNBR digital maestro) Jack Loder to discuss the strong start for the ASU baseball team and what to expect this season (13:09). We then talk with Jeff Metcalfe for an in-depth look at the struggles of the Sun Devil women's basketball team and whether a coaching change could be in store (50:51).

Where a great underdog story meets a traditional college baseball power, you’ll find Kien Vu. A lightly-recruited player out of San Diego, Kien found his way to Tempe as a walk-on. Heading into his sophomore year last season, he was set up to be in the outfield rotation. But once he got a chance to be an everyday player, he raked...and never stopped raking on the way to hitting over .400 and becoming the 133rd All-American in ASU program history. Now established as one of the nation's best, he's looking to lead the 2025 Sun Devils back to the postseason. On this episode, Kien and I discuss the keys to his breakout season, the mental aspects of baseball, the makeup of this year's squad, the San Diego burrito scene and Burrito Express Diamond Deal, and more.

The Snake is in the house. ASU legend Jake Plummer joins me in studio for a fun and insightful conversation on his career, this thoughts on the current state of the program, Sam Leavitt and Kenny Dillingham, his Pat Tillman memories, love of pickleball, how he got into natural functional mushrooms, and so much more.

Success starts in the trenches, and the Sun Devils' turnaround along the offensive line was a major factor in their success in 2024. With four starters back for 2025, the line looks to once again be a team strength. But not everyone will be back in their old spots, as Ben Coleman will be sliding over from left guard to center to replace All-Big 12 selection Leif Fautanu. After missing his first year in Tempe due to injury, Ben returned to the lineup last year and put together a standout season. No matter where he lines up this fall, Ben will be a key player on the field and an important leader off of it. On this episode, Ben and I discuss the keys to ASU's success, why he bypassed the NFL Draft for another year in Tempe, his evolving leadership role, activating the Valley, young OLmen to watch, the best breakfast spots in Tempe, and more.