No. 16 Arizona State finished the 2023 season at 3-9, taking a 59-23 beating from rival Arizona to conclude the season. Running back Cam Skattebo — who transferred from Sacramento State prior to the 2023 season — was fighting the Wildcats alone,

Two years ago, on Nov. 27, 2022, Kenny Dillingham was introduced as the new Arizona State head football coach. It was a job not many wanted. The cloud of an NCAA investigation was still hovering and penalties had not been doled out yet. The fan base was frustrated at the direction of the program under the previous leadership.

The Sun Devils, who defeated BYU to keep their storybook journey alive, have mirrored their coach. Fun. Passionate. And a little reckless.