Arizona State prepares for crucial matchups in Big 12 schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Arizona State University's football team, currently 3-2, faces No. 10 Texas Tech this Saturday in Lubbock. Coach Kenny Dillingham emphasized the need for a strong finish after a recent 30-12 victory over Hawaii, which helped restore confidence following a difficult start to the season. ASU must win out to keep College Football Playoff hopes alive, a task made more challenging by upcoming games against Kansas State and BYU. The team needs to build on its recent performance to compete against the unbeaten Red Raiders, who are in the top 10 nationally.
- •ASU is 1-1 in Big 12 play and 3-2 overall.
- •They face an unbeaten Texas Tech team ranked No. 10.
- •Dillingham emphasized improvement and preparation for a challenging stretch.
- •ASU's recent win against Hawaii helped regain confidence.
- •Upcoming games against Kansas State and BYU are critical for ASU's playoff aspirations.
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I expect to win every freaking game’: ASU, Dillingham prepare for season-defining stretch
"TEMPE – After seven games in 2024, Arizona State’s football team had a 5-2 record, needing to win out in order to keep any College Football Playoff hopes alive. The...
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