DRAMA: ESPN SNUBS ASU at #7 in Big 12 While Dillingham Battles Michigan for Top-100 WR

Arizona State Sun Devils battle national skepticism as Sports Illustrated labels them a “middling” Big 12 football team—despite a resilient past season and hopes for a 9-3 record. Parker Porrill and Philip Mulford break down ASU’s Big 12 standing, scrutinizing surprising rankings for Houston, Arizona, Oklahoma State, and TCU. What will it take for the Sun Devils to finally earn national respect, and how does their revamped roster stack up against perennial contenders like Texas Tech and BYU? Quentin Burrell’s imminent commitment decision raises recruiting stakes, with ASU competing against Michigan and Notre Dame for the top 100 wide receiver. The hosts dive into Hines Ward’s impact on the receiver room and ASU’s expanding national recruiting reach. Plus, with ASU baseball teetering on the edge of postseason play, sweeping Houston looms as a postseason make-or-break. Can the Sun Devils’ offense and pitching hold up when it matters most? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.