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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark stepping down
The Big 12 sent shockwaves through the college athletics world on Friday when it was announced that Commissioner Brett Yormark will step down from his post no later than the end of January 2027. Yormark joined the Big 12 as its commissioner back in August of 2022, leaving his job as CEO of Jay-Z's Roc Nation just months before the Big 12 lost Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC. While many expected the conference to fold and be absorbed by other power conferences, Yormark stabilize
David Howman
2 days ago2 min read


Weekly Mailbag: Bye week edition
Sparky holds the Union Jack Classic trophy after Saturday's win over Kansas. Photo: Madison Haynie/State Press It may be the bye week, but we're still fielding your questions about all things Sun Devil Athletics. With volleyball off to a hot start, hockey around the corner, and men's and women's basketball lurking on the horizon, there is plenty to discuss in the week off from football. So shoot us your questions, we'll pick a handful to feature in our Friday responses. As al
Tom Hardon
Sep 211 min read


Arizona State overcomes sloppy play to earn 24-17 win over Kansas in London
For the first time ever, a college football game has been played in London. And until the next one, all the English will know is that the Sun Devils win football games. Arizona State emerged victorious, beating the Jayhawks 24-17 in the very first iteration of the Union Jack Classic. It was an ugly win, but a win nonetheless. Things started out slow. Kansas went three-and-out on the opening drive, and a 10-play drive for the Sun Devils fizzled out, resulting in a Carson Smith
David Howman
Sep 193 min read


Trans-Atlantic mailbag call ahead of the Union Jack Classic
Photo: Jakob Brooks/Cronkite News 'Ello gov'na! Got some post for us? The Sun Devils are across the pond gearing up for Saturday's matchup against Kansas from Wembley stadium, and we've got the answers to your burning questions ahead of this historic event. Submit any questions that you may have about the game or anyhing related to Sun Devil Athletics, and we will pull a few to feature on Friday. Until then, Forks up and Give 'em Hell, Devils!
Tom Hardon
Sep 151 min read


Mail Call: Submit your questions heading into Week 2
After a dominant season-opening win on Saturday, the Sun Devils are getting ready to hit the road for a huge test against No. 8-ranked Texas A&M. We’re opening our mailbag up for the full week ahead of this matchup to get all of your questions not only about football, but anything on your mind about Sun Devil Athletics. Submit your questions here, and look to see if we pick your question to answer on Friday. As always, Forks Up and Give ‘Em Hell, Devils!
Tom Hardon
Sep 71 min read


Echo From the Buttes Mailbag open ahead of Week 1
Photo Credit: Chris Coduto Getty Images for ONIT Coming off an 8-5 record with a Sun Bowl loss in the 2025 season, the Sun Devils are ready to start fresh when Morgan State comes to Mountain America Stadium on Saturday, September 5th. With 25 new faces across the roster from the transfer portal, the new-look Sun Devils will be poised to make noise in what looks to be a very tight majority of the Big 12 Conference standings. Starting today and going forward every Monday throug
Tom Hardon
Sep 21 min read


Sun Devil softball blows out Texas A&M, advances to Super Regionals
The last time Arizona State saw their softball team advance to the Super Regionals, Trisha Ford was their head coach. After losing to Northwestern, Ford left the Sun Devils for a massive offer at Texas A&M. Now, the Sun Devils are back in the Super Regionals, and it came at the expense of Ford's new team. After Arizona State blanked McNeese 8-0 on Friday in their first game of the NCAA Regionals, they drew Ford's Aggies, who came in as the top seed in the regional. A seventh
David Howman
May 172 min read


Sun Devils blank Red Raiders to win Big 12, punch tournament ticket
For the ninth time since joining the Big 12, the Sun Devils are conference champions. Arizona State completed a two-hit shutout win over Texas Tech on Saturday to claim the Big 12 softball championship. The win capped off an impressive and, frankly, surprising run through the Big 12 tournament. Arizona State came into the tourney ranked 25th in the nation, but they were still only seeded sixth in the conference due to a stacked Big 12. After an upset win over 3-seed rival Ari
David Howman
May 92 min read
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