Arizona State focuses on red zone improvement before season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Arizona State is addressing red zone inefficiencies ahead of its season opener in less than three weeks. Head coach Kenny Dillingham identified failures in scoring opportunities during a recent scrimmage, where the team converted only field goals on red zone possessions. The Sun Devils struggled with penalties, turnovers, and execution during key moments. Offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo emphasized the importance of refining details as ASU seeks to avoid previous seasons' shortcomings, where they ranked near the bottom in red zone offense. Improvement in this area is crucial for the team's success moving forward.
- •Kenny Dillingham cites red zone execution as a key focus.
- •Team averaged five field goals but failed to score touchdowns in scrimmage.
- •Previous seasons saw ASU rank low in NCAA red zone offense.
- •Offensive coordinators emphasize the need for precise execution.
- •ASU aims to address penalties and turnovers ahead of season.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona State addressing this weakness ahead of season opener
"With less than three weeks until the season opener, there’s one area Kenny Dillingham wants his team to improve upon.
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