Speak of the Devils

Everyone hates the Wildcats. Obviously. But who's Arizona State's secondary rival in a Big 12 world? Brad Denny and Ralph Amsden discuss the contenders and why the new No. 2 may just be from "the Tucson of Utah."

ASU is RANKED, folks. We dive into the Sun Devils' statement win over Kansas State that got them back in the Top 25 and then talk with ASU LB Jordan Crook (29:23), RB Kyson Brown (33:08), and new 2025 LB commit Tristan Bacon (38:13). We then look ahead to the huge showdown with No. 14 BYU with Cougar insider Mitch Harper of KSL Sports (50:28) and then preview the game and give our predictions. Finally, we bring in the great Kyle Dodd to discuss the hot start by Sun Devil basketball (1:48:35).

Good teams find a way, and the Devils found a way. After a look at the news, we dive into ASU's improbable win over UCF that kept them in the Big 12 race. We then talk with defensive linemen Justin Wodtly (52:27) and Zac Swanson (56:25) before going behind Wildcat lines with Kansas State insider Kevin Fielder of EMAW Online (1:00:18) and previewing Saturday's big game. We're also joined by new Sun Devil wide receiver commit Chance Ables (25:07).

Get your bowling shoes ready, Sparky. After a look at some key injury news, we dive into the Devils' dominant win over Oklahoma State that punched their ticket to the postseason. We then talk to WR Jordyn Tyson (34:25) and DT C.J. Fite (39:39) before going behind UCF lines with Knights' insider Brandon Helwig of UCFSports.com (46:10). We then wrap up with our game preview and predictions.

The Devils are back in action with a major opportunity ahead. With guest co-host Ralph Amsden, we break down ASU basketball’s tough exhibition loss at Duke before talking to a trio of key Sun Devils: Safety Xavion Alford (45:11), running back DeCarlos Brooks (49:05), and defensive tackle Jeff Clark (52:08). Then we look ahead to ASU’s trip to Stillwater with Oklahoma State insider Jeff Johnson (55:29) before diving into our game preview.

Since taking over in Tempe, Kenny Dillingham has been aggressive with his on-field decisions, reflecting a broader trend in the sport. Joined by Ralph Amsden, we discuss "the book" that has influenced the game, analytics versus game feel, and how Dillingham aims to be a blend of both new school and old school approaches.

A tough loss can't dim a strong first seven games. Joined by Hod Rabino of DevilsDigest.com & Chilly in studio, we review the loss to Cincinnati before taking an in-depth dive into the lessons from the season so far, the big questions raised, and what we need to see down the homestretch. Plus, we talk to QB Navi Bruzon (37:26) and OL Brandon Lloyd (40:58) and get an in-depth local recruiting update.

Next man up. With starter Sam Leavitt out with an injury, Jeff Sims will start for ASU against Cincinnati. Brad Denny and Ralph Amsden discuss the situation and the path forward for a Sun Devil victory.

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A maroon Blackout, a gritty win, and a field storming for the ages. We look back on the wild win over No. 16 Utah before talking with two key players from the victory: LB Jordan Crook (41:09) and RG Kyle Scott (50:26). We then go behind Bearcat lines with Cincinnati insider J.T. Smith of TheFrontOfficeNews.com (56:12) before diving into our game preview and predictions.

In the transfer portal era, it’s increasingly rare to see a player stay true to his school, put in the hard work, and trust the process. That’s exactly what Arizona State goalie Gibson Homer has done. While he didn’t see any action his freshman season, he was named the team’s Practice Hero by that year by his peers. And when he finally got his chance last year, he excelled, posting some of the very best goaltending numbers in the nation. Now the Sun Devils’ starter, he’s bringing that same work ethic to the crease as ASU begins its first season in the daunting NCHC conference.

On this episode, Gibson and I discuss the value of hard work, how it felt to thrive when he got his opportunity, the mental side of goaltending, what the Devils can say to the college hockey world this season and so much more.