Episode 482 - 2026 Positional Confidence Rankings

The landscape of college sports is changing at a breakneck pace, and the Arizona State Sun Devils are keeping pace. Brad Denny sits down with ASU athletic director Graham Rossini for a wide-ranging and in-depth discussion on several key issues including revenue sharing, the dangers of gambling in sports, ASU's non-conference scheduling , College Football Playoff expansion, facility upgrades, Kenny Dillingham, and more. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://azfamily.tv/SotDYT Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/sotdpodcast Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakofthedevils Follow the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotdpodcast 

Ahead of the opening of Arizona State's fall camp, ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham previewed the position battles, including quarterback, the evolution of the program heading into his fourth season, freshmen who could make an impact, and more. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://azfamily.tv/SotDYT Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/sotdpodcast Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakofthedevils Follow the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotdpodcast

Arizona State's fall camp is a week away, and the battles for starting jobs and two-deep spots will be intense. Can Cutter Boley stabilize the quarterback room? Is Owen Long ready to lead the linebackers? Will Omarion Miller and Reed Harris live up to the hype? Ahead of the action, Brad Denny and Joe Healey unveil their rankings in how confident they are about the state of each of the Sun Devils' position groups.  Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://azfamily.tv/SotDYT Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/sotdpodcast Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakofthedevils Follow the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotdpodcast 

It's a job that didn't exist a few years ago, but it's now essential: College football general manager. Arizona State hired Josh Omura for the role early in 2025, and he oversees just how this Sun Devils' roster is constructed. On this episode, we take a deep dive into the rapidly-changing landscape, building a roster in a revenue-sharing era with ASU's resources, balancing portal and high school signees, working with the coaching staff, player agents, contracts, and so much more. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://azfamily.tv/SotDYT Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/sotdpodcast Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakofthedevils Follow the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotdpodcast  

The Arizona State roster will have a much different look than in recent years. Between a talented returning core and a host of newcomers, the fate of ASU's 2026 season will hinge on some key Sun Devils. As we kick off our 16th season of the show, Brad Denny and Joe Healey count down their rankings of the 10 most important (non-quarterback) players for 2026. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://azfamily.tv/SotDYT Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/sotdpodcast Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakofthedevils Follow the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotdpodcast

Life can change in an instant. Just a week out from the 2024 season opener Arizona State offensive tackle Jalen Klemm suffered a stroke, immediately posing questions about his future. But with a tremendous outpouring of support and a resilient nature, Jalen put in the hard work to make a full recovery and a return to football. He's now poised to battle for a starting job this season. He opens up on the rehabilitation process, how he hopes his story inspires others, the competition for a starting job, and more. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://azfamily.tv/SotDYT Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/sotdpodcast Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakofthedevils Follow the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotdpodcast 

Home is where the Sun Devils are. Following his career as an All-Big 12 center, Leif Fautanu has returned to Tempe to begin a promising coaching career. The twist? The former offensive lineman is now working with ASU's defensive line. The Sun Devil legend discusses his new chapter as a coach, reminisces about his Sun Devil career, and looks ahead to what to expect in the trenches this fall. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://azfamily.tv/SotDYT Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/sotdpodcast Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakofthedevils Follow the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotdpodcast 

The 2026 Arizona State defensive line will have a new look. While a few key players like C.J. Fite and Clayton Smith return, several newcomers have joined the Sun Devils in the trenches. ASU defensive line coach Diron Reynolds joins the show to give in-depth insight to the 2026 group of defensive linemen, the keys to the program's culture, his growth as a coach, and much more.

From hunter to hunted and now back to hunter? While 2026's Big 12 Media Day had a different feel for the Sun Devils than a year ago, ASU's contigent still provided plenty of insight into the program. Joined by 3TV & CBS 5 reporter Griffin DeMarrais, we break down the major takeaways from the day's events. Plus, hear from ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham.

Death. Taxes. Arizona State having a wildly productive running back under Shaun Aguano. The longest-tenured member of ASU football's coaching staff, Aguano again led a successful rushing attack for the Sun Devils despite injuries hitting the backfield. With a loaded and talented depth chart that includes Kyson Brown, Marquis Gillis, Jason Brown, Demarius Robinson, Cardae Mack, David Avit, and Grayson Rigdon, ASU figures to once again be a force on the ground. On this episode, we break down each running back, employing multiple-back sets this season, how the workload may be distributed this fall, and more. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://azfamily.tv/SotDYT Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/sotdpodcast Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakofthedevils Follow the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotdpodcast