Marcus Arroyo returns as Arizona State's playcaller after Baylor loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham announced on October 6 that offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo will resume play-calling duties. This change follows a disappointing 55-19 loss to Baylor on October 3. Dillingham acknowledged the need for balance in his role as head coach and recognized that stepping away from play-calling may have impacted team performance. The Sun Devils will prepare for their next game against Hawaii on October 10.
- •Marcus Arroyo takes over play-calling from Kenny Dillingham.
- •Decision comes after 55-19 loss to Baylor.
- •Dillingham wants to regain focus as head coach.
- •Arizona State will face Hawaii on October 10.
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Marcus Arroyo will take over play calling at Arizona State
"Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham has been calling offensive plays since last year's Sun Bowl. But after a poor showing against Baylor, he is giving that job back to offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo.
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