The Arizona State football team is gearing up for the upcoming season, with notable changes following a previous record of 8-5 in 2025. Head coach Kenny Dillingham has turned to the transfer portal to fill gaps left by graduating players, as the team does not retain any full-time starters from last season, although several players gained experience due to injuries.
In 2025, the Sun Devils averaged 417.9 yards per game, ranking 30th among 134 FBS schools, but struggled with scoring, finishing 80th with an average of 25.8 points per game. Issues with third-down conversions and red zone efficiency contributed to these struggles, as the team converted only 33.3% of third downs, placing them 118th nationally.
Quarterback: The quarterback position will see competition between Cutter Boley, a junior transfer from Kentucky, and Mikey Keene, a senior from Michigan. Boley, who has a powerful arm, is seen as the leading candidate for the starting role, while Keene brings prior starting experience from Fresno State. Cam Dyer, the only returning quarterback, did not play last season due to injury but is expected to contribute.
Running Backs: With position coach Shaun Aguano at the helm, the running back group includes returners Kyson Brown, Jason Brown, and Demarius Robinson, alongside new additions such as Cardae Mack and Marquis Gillis. Gillis, a fifth-year senior, had an impressive record at Delaware State and is anticipated to make an impact in the Big 12.
Wide Receivers: Under the guidance of Hines Ward, the wide receiver corps has seen losses with Jordyn Tyson moving to the NFL. Returners include Jalen Moss, who aims to bounce back from an injury-plagued season, and new transfers Omarion Miller and Reed Harris, both ranked highly among portal recruits.
