Is Arizona State Sun Devils football a legit contender for the Big 12 Conference title this year?

Now at the halfway point of the season, everything is becoming clearer in the college football world from which teams are good and bad to who your conference champion contenders are. It's no different in the Big 12 Conference, as five teams have emerged as a favorites to take home the conference title... and one of those teams is the Arizona State Sun Devils football program. The same Sun Devils football team that was picked to finish last in the Big 12 is just one game out from first place in the conference at 5-1 and is playing as good of football as anyone else in their league. But as good as Arizona State Sun Devils football has been, we're left wondering if this team can win it all or if the season has been one big fluke. From what we've seen from Kenny Dillingham in year two, it feels unlikely that this is a fluke, but rather that he's ahead of the curve -- more so than we thought he would be in a complete rebuild of Arizona State Sun Devils football. But Dillingham's culture has been established and players, coaches, alumni, students, fans, and others are buying in. If they want to keep this bad boy rolling, the Sun Devils need to continue playing to their strengths and the identity they've established this season. They also need Sam Leavitt back ASAP after injuring his ribs against Utah. Down the final stretch with six games, including four on the road, can Arizona State Sun Devils football slug it out and find their way to the Big 12 Conference championship game? Host Richie Bradshaw recaps how we got here and why it is in the realm of possibilities for Dillingham and the Sun Devils on this edition of the Locked On Sun Devils podcast.For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!ROYDownload Roy for iOS or Android and enter referral code LOCKED ON and you’ll automatically be entered into a sweepstakes to win $5,000 cash. Visit JoinRoy.com for additional details. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. Get off the sidelines and into the NIL game with Roy.HIMSHims is changing men's healthcare by providing access to affordable sexual health treatments, all from the comfort of your home. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/LOCKEDON for your personalized ED treatment options.  LinkedInThese days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - guaranteed ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSunDevils?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.