Arizona State pulled off one of the wildest turnarounds in college football, going from 3-9 to a Big 12 title in a single season. Kenny Dillingham completely transformed the team’s culture, leveraged experience, and unleashed Sam Leavitt’s playmaking abilities. But here’s the kicker: Dillingham isn’t resting on his laurels. He’s emphasizing “calculated aggression,” and encouraging his quarterback to find the balance between risk and reward without sacrificing his competitive edge. It’s a bold strategy, and the big question now is: can Arizona State maintain its momentum, or was last year lightning in a bottle?
Last season, ASU’s defense couldn’t minimize explosive plays and push other quarterbacks to choose shorter passes to keep their offenses unsettled. But this season, it’s becomin