Episode 456 - A Season on the Brink and ASU vs. Iowa State Preview

The hits keep on coming. ASU quarterback Sam Leavitt is out for the year, as he will undergo surgery to address his season-long injury. Ralph Amsden joins The Untimed Down to discuss the injury impact and look at what the Sun Devils must do to score an upset win over Iowa State on Saturday. Plus, hear from new ASU special teams coordinator Jack Nudo.

From a thrilling high to a confusing low. After a look at the news, we dive into what happened in ASU's shocking loss to Houston, and how it changes the course of the season. Then we look ahead to a Big 12 title game rematch. We go behind Iowa State lines with Cyclone insider Bill Seals of CycloneReport.com (1:04:07) before launching into our in-depth game preview. Plus, we talk to ASU wide receiver Zechariah Sample (27:58) and quarterback Cam Dyer (32:40).

The injury report has dominated the discussion of Arizona State's upcoming game against Houston, as since our full podcast episode dropped, ASU star wide receiver Jordyn Tyson was ruled OUT. Brad Denny and Joe Healey break down the impact of this news and other notable injury designations. Plus, do we stand by our final score predictions from earlier this week? Find out what changes, if any, were made. Get our FULL preview episode here

Just when you count them out... The Sun Devils put together an impressive performance to take down No. 7 Texas Tech, and another tough battle is ahead. After a look at the news, we talk with ASU wide receiver Jaren Hamilton (15:34) and center Makua Pule (19:12) about the victory before breaking down exactly how the Sun Devils got the job done. Then we welcome Houston insider Ryan Monceaux of GoCoogs.com (50:12) for a detailed look at the Cougars before diving into our game preview and predictions and a conversation with ASU safety Boogie Wilson (1:43:18).

Yikes. After a look at the news and injury updates, we dive into the debacle in Utah, looking at the loss and what lessons can be derived. We then talk with ASU defensive end Justin Wodtly (11:00) and tight end A.J. Ia (14:19). Next up, we go behind Red Raider lines with Texas Tech insider Joe Lopez (35:06) before previewing Saturday's game and giving our predictions.

The bye week is over and the Sun Devils must be ready for a war. After a look at the news, we dive deep into ASU's crucial road trip to Utah. We get a detailed look at the opposition from Ute insider Patrick Kinahan (18:10) before launching into our game preview and giving our predictions. Plus, we talk with ASU running back Raleek Brown (8:49) and linebacker Jordan Crook (12:13). We wrap up with a move to the rink and preview the Sun Devil hockey season with Tom Hardon of Let's Mullet Over (1:28:05).

And on the sixth week, they rested. Arizona State earned their bye week with a thrilling comeback win over No. 24 TCU. With guest co-host Ralph Amsden, we break down the victory, the concerning reasons why a comeback was needed, and the key performers. We then dive into a midseason-ish review, highlighting what we've learned, what we like, don't like, and need to see moving forward. Then we have an insightful conversation with ASU defensive tackle C.J. Fite (1:21:10)

Just win, baby. After a look at the news, we dive into ASU's thrilling last-second victory over Baylor to open Big 12 play. Then we look ahead to a some Friday night lights action in Tempe. We go behind TCU lines with Horned Frog insider Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram before diving into our in-depth game preview and predictions. We also talk to a trio of key Sun Devil players: Defensive end Clayton Smith (15:36), left tackle Josh Atkins (1:20:04), and running back Kyson Brown (1:232:51).

Now that's more like it. After a look at the latest news, we recap the Sun Devils' solid win over Texas State and discuss whether it means ASU is back on track. Next up, we talk with ASU linebacker Keyshaun Elliott about the defense bouncing back (12:25). Then we go behind Baylor lines with Bear insider Zach Smith of the Waco Tribune-Herald (37:04) before diving into our game preview and giving our predictions. We then wrap up with an interview with running back Demarius "Man Man" Robinson (1:19:39).

It was a wild emotional roller coaster in Starkville. What does it mean moving forward? After a look at the news, we welcome in the great Jordan Simone to give his unfiltered takes on the loss and what it means in the grand scheme of the season (13:50). Next we dive into ASU's 24-20 loss to Mississippi State, the key decisions, and what the Devils must do to improve. Then we go behind Bobcat lines with Texas State insider Keff Ciardello (1:20:50) of the Win Now or Get Bent podcast before we dive into our game preview and give our predictions. Finally, we talk with ASU tight end Chamon Metayer (2:13:42).