Arizona State Deemed a 'Dark Horse' Team for 2026
Summary
Arizona State's football team is seen as a possible surprise contender for the 2026 season. Head coach Kenny Dillingham is rebuilding the team with new players after losing key players from their successful 2024 season.Key Facts
- Arizona State won their conference and made the College Football Playoff in 2024.
- Key players from 2024, running back Cam Skattebo and quarterback Sam Leavitt, are no longer on the team.
- Coach Kenny Dillingham is recruiting new talent through the transfer portal, which allows players to move between schools.
- Two top receivers, Reed Harris (from Boston College) and Omarion Miller (from Colorado), joined Arizona State.
- Quarterback Cutter Boley, rated a four-star recruit from Kentucky, also transferred to Arizona State.
- Omarion Miller had a strong season at Colorado with 45 catches, 808 yards, and 8 touchdowns.
- Arizona State has important games ahead, including matches against Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and Arizona.
- The team aims to compete at a high level again with its new group of players.
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