Arizona State was a punchline a year ago—folks penciled them into the Big 12’s basement after going 3-9 in 2023. Then Kenny Dillingham and his crew lit the desert on fire, ripping off 11 wins, bagging a Big 12 crown, and kicking down the College Football Playoff door, and went toe-to-toe against Steve Sarkisian ‘s Texas. Now? They’re getting preseason love from every corner. But even as the flowers rain down, Dillingham just sent a message—loud, clear, and aimed straight at his star wideout, Jordyn Tyson — and history.

On August 18, Tyson—a Colorado transfer who cooked DBs for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2024—was named to the AP Preseason All-American First Team. It’s a huge nod, especially for a guy who sat out 2023 rehabbing in Tempe. Sun Devil fans ate it up. National media

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