Speak of the Devils

ASU's defensive resurgence in 2024 was spurred by several new faces. That included the man who was the "quarterback" of the defense, linebacker Keyshaun Elliott, who quickly became a team leader and the one wearing the in-helmet communication device. It was only fitting, as Keyshaun was an accomplished high school quarterback before becoming one of the Big 12's best defenders. With a year in the scheme under his belt, he's poised to make another major leap and help the Sun Devils build upon last year's Playoff run. On this episode, Keyshaun and I discuss his football journey, his growth in the defense, The Werewolves, hard hits, his golf game, and much more.

ASU's spring practices are officially over. So what happened? We welcome in DevilsDigest.com's Hod Rabio and Sports360AZ's Jordan Hamm for an in-depth roundtable discussion. The group discusses the developments from each position, the players who elevated their stock, guys who have to catch up, and some key questions moving forward.

The final full practice of ASU's spring is complete. Get a full recap of Wednesday's action and hear from new DT My'Keil Gardner.

The Texas-to-Tempe movement is running stronger than ever these days, and one of the first additions from that pipeline has played a significant role in Arizona State's resurgence. Keith Abney flashed his potential as a true freshman during ASU's difficult 2023 season, and he went on to earn a starting job heading into 2024. Pairing with fellow starter Javan Robinson, the pair helped the Sun Devil defense lockdown opponents on the way to the Big 12 title. With a strong spring showing, Abney appears poised to level up his game once again in 2025. On this episode, Keith and I discuss the art of playing corner, his growth over his time in Tempe, young DBs to watch, and more.

Monday Night Football in Mountain America Stadium left somethings to be desired. The Sun Devils had a rare night practice to begin the final week of spring camp, and it left Kenny Dillingham disappointed. Get a full practice recap and hear from a pair of new weapons, RB Kanye Udoh and TE Khamari Anderson.

Week four of spring practice is in the books after scrimmage-heavy day won by the defense. Get a recap of the key drives and hear from head coach Kenny Dillingham.

Wednesday's session saw some good back-and-forth, highlighted by long drives, big stops, long scoring plays, and a young wide receiver putting out quite a show. Get a recap of the action and hear from offensive line coach Saga Tuitele.

Three weeks of spring practice are in the books. After a look at some notable recruiting and transfer portal news, we dive into the major developments, impressive breakout players, and remaining questions coming from practice. We also talk with a pair of spring standouts in RB Raleek Brown (47:42) and tight end A.J. Ia (51:33), as well as get to know 2026 OL commit Niniva Nicholson (20:51).

Week four of ASU's spring practice kicked off on Monday with a session that featured some big plays, loud hits, a the defense getting the edge. Get a rundown of the action and hear from ASU freshman running back Demarius "Man Man" Robinson.

A career defined by resilience, hard work, and giving back. Lawrence Guy has never been the flashiest or most-heraled player, but what he has accomplished is nothing short of incredible. After three years at ASU, the defensive tackle bounced around the NFL, putting in the work before becoming a long-time starter with the New England Patriots, a stint that earned him a Super Bowl ring. Perhaps more importantly, he has been dedicated to giving back to the community. From sharing his journey with learning differences to the great work done by the Lawrence Guy Family Foundation, he embodies everything a Sun Devil is meant to be. On this episode, we discuss his football career, how he went from special ed classes to a Scholar-Baller, his community service efforts, his role on the Big 12 Alumni Council, and much more. Learn more about the Lawrence Guy Family Foundation here.

The defense was hittin' on Thursday. Get a recap of a heated Thursday practice and hear from sophomore linebacker Martell Hughes.

ASU opened up their third week of spring football practices on a toasty Tuesday that featured big plays by the running backs, an offensive surge, but some costly turnovers. Get a full recap, plus hear from RB Raleek Brown and OL Sean Na'a.

Spring practice rolls on. After a dive into a flurry of football commits and basketball portal activity, we run down the key developments, breakout performers, and questions raised from ASU's second week of spring practice.

There are many paths to success…and very few are easy. For Kyle Scott, his career took him to junior college before making the jump to Arizona State in 2023. His first year wasn’t easy, and it resulted in him facing some hard truths and making some tough decisions. But it paid off. He became a starter during last season’s College Football Playoff run, and he produced one of the season’s defining plays with a helping suplex in overtime at the Peach Bowl. Heading into 2025, he feels he’s ready to take the next step. On this episode, we discuss his journey and the hard lessons along the way, his keys to his breakout season, the makeup of the offensive line, hot wing eating contests, and much more.

On the sixth day, the Sun Devils scrimmaged. Get a recap of Saturday's scrimmage and hear from head coach Kenny Dillingham on his thoughts on the night, the first two weeks of camp, and who he thinks needs to step up. Plus, a cameo from a Sun Devil legend!

After a dud of a Tuesday session, the Sun Devils bounced back with a better and more balanced Thursday practice. We dive into the developments and talk with emerging defensive end Roman Pitre.

The pads are popping as the Sun Devils are back on the practice field. After a look at the news and a dive into the streaking ASU baseball team, we take an in-depth look at the key developments and storylines through the first week of Arizona State's spring football practices. We also talk with two new Devils: WR Noble Johnson (39:16) and CB Nyland Green (57:18).

Week two of ASU's spring football practices got off to an uneven start, with Kenny Dillingham displeased with "fake energy" and bad snaps high

Week 1 of ASU's spring football practices is in the books. Get a recap of Saturday night's third session and hear from head coach Kenny Dillingham.

Spring's second practice saw Kenny Dillingham continue the "We Are The Champions" mental musical campaign and some big plays by some new pass catchers. Get a recap of the action and hear from cornerback Nyland Green and edge rusher Albert Smith III.