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Carlon becomes first Arizona State's first-round pick since 2020
Pitchers Jaden Alba (left) and Cole Carlon (right) walk to the dugout before a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, Sunday, Apr. 26, 2026. (Echo From The Buttes/Andrew Hayslett) Cole Carlon’s walk-up song is “Have a Nice Day” by Treaty Oak Revival. On Saturday, Carlon had a nice day as he was tuned into the MLB Draft. The Toronto Blue Jays selected former Sun Devil Cole Carlon 39th overall in the 2026 MLB Draft. Carlon was the 4th lefty pitcher selected, and the 15th pitcher se

Andrew Hayslett
Jul 123 min read


Multiple Sun Devils have sights set on NFL Draft after breaking record in 2026
The 2026 NFL Draft was a big one for Arizona State. The Sun Devils saw four players hear their names called across the three-day event, doubling their total over the past three years combined. More importantly, they saw two players - Jordyn Tyson and Max Iheanachor - drafted in the first round, the first time they had multiple first round picks since 2001. Players are taking notice, whether they're already on the roster or considering Arizona State. During the Big 12 Football
David Howman
Jul 93 min read


Arizona State quarterback battle still not settled
Big 12 Football Media Days have come and gone, which means the unofficial countdown to college football has officially begun. There are exactly 59 days until the Sun Devils kick off their season against FCS Morgan State. Yet the most important position on the team remains a question mark. Sam Leavitt's departure for LSU this past offseason was about much more than NIL money, though head coach Kenny Dillingham opted to conserve his spending on a replacement quarterback and ins
David Howman
Jul 83 min read


Pop-Tart Exclusive: 1 on 1 with marketing team behind viral bowl game
Even as the College Football Playoff has grown and expanded, bowl games remain a vital part of the college football experience. There were 47 bowl games for the 2025 season, including playoff games, but few have captured the nation's collective heart like the Pop-Tarts Bowl. For those unfamiliar, the Pop-Tarts Bowl rebranded from the Cheez-It Bowl for the 2023 season and instantly became a hit. The hook: a live Pop-Tart mascot, with a different flavor each year, that gets put
David Howman
Jul 87 min read


Big 12 strikes entitlement deal with Monster Energy
For as much as the Big 12 media days are about talking to the players and coaches, the annual two-day event is also an opportunity for the conference to pump itself up and announce relevant business developments for the Big 12. That was the main takeaway from Commissioner Brett Yormark on the first day of the Big 12's football media days. Yormark announced a multi-year deal with Monster Energy that makes the energy drink brand the official Entitlement Partner for both Big 12
David Howman
Jul 72 min read


"Throw some tortillas": everything Kenny Dillingham said at Big 12 media days
The first day of the Big 12's Football Media Days kicked off today. Commissioner Brett Yormark welcomed members of the media from all 16 member schools, as well as national media, before making coaches and players for half the conference available. As was the case last year, Arizona State was present for the first day, which meant plenty of Kenny Dillingham availability. After last year's mildly disappointing 8-5 finish, Dillingham brings a largely revamped roster into 2026,
David Howman
Jul 74 min read


Baseball transfer portal tracker
Last season, Arizona State baseball brought in a sizable transfer portal haul that ranked among the top 20 in the nation. That group produced as six of the nine regular starters offensively came from the portal, including all-Big 12 second-team infielder Dominic Smaldino, all-Big 12 honorable-mention outfielder Dean Toigo and Big 12 all-tournament team outfielder Matt Polk, among others. On the mound, the Sun Devils brought in several arms, including Sunday starter Kole Klec

Andrew Hayslett
Jul 15 min read


Big 12 Power Rankings after Brendan Sorsby's split from Texas Tech
The last couple of weeks have sent shockwaves through the Big 12 and, on the whole, college football. After some legal maneuvering and political posturing, Texas Tech officially parted ways with their high-priced transfer quarterback, Brendan Sorsby, who will enter the NFL's supplemental draft. That changes things in a major way for the reigning Big 12 champions, and it also breaks the door wide open in the conference. Here's where the conference's current hierarchy now stand
David Howman
Jun 227 min read


Breaking down the Texas Tech/Brendan Sorsby saga and what it means for the Big 12
The past week has been filled with more drama than is ever necessary for the college football offseason. Monday's news from a Lubbock, Texas judge that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby would be eligible to play in 2026 rocked the college football landscape. Within 24 hours, athletics directors for both Georgia and Nebraska announced that they would refrain from scheduling Texas Tech in any sport as a result. Privately, several athletics directors within the Big 12 shared
David Howman
Jun 138 min read


Some Big 12 AD's considering Texas Tech boycott after Brendan Sorsby ruling
Texas Tech seems intent on burning down college football. In case you've missed it, Brendan Sorsby has been embroiled in legal action over his pursuit of eligibility following groundbreaking news that the former Hoosier and Bearcat bet on his own games. Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech this past summer, reportedly signing a deal that will pay him around $5 million for his final year of eligibility in college football. But this gambling scandal has suddenly threatened to end h
David Howman
Jun 83 min read
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