Arizona State reloads with impressive transfer portal haul for Dillingham’s fourth season

The Arizona State Sun Devils bolstered their roster with a powerful transfer portal class for Dillingham's fourth season. Coach Kenny Dillingham, who turned down an opportunity from Michigan, signed a long-term contract extension with the Sun Devils. The team faced an injury-plagued 2025 season, but finished with eight wins, following their first College Football Playoff appearance the previous year.

Benchmarks for the upcoming season may be modest due to the departure of key players such as quarterbacks Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson. Tyson was drafted by the New Orleans Saints while Leavitt joined LSU.

Despite the losses, Dillingham managed to secure a strong transfer portal class. The Sun Devils signed Omarion Miller from Colorado, Reed Harris from Boston College, and Raiden Vines-Bright from Washington, who together have accumulated over 2,600 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns. Additionally, defensive tackle C.J. Fite, the best player at his position in the Big 12, was added to the squad.

The team also brought in Kentucky transfer Cutter Boley, who threw for 2,160 yards and 15 touchdowns the previous season, and Fresno State transfer Mikey Keene, known for his impressive yardage and touchdowns before transferring.

With a series of challenging matchups ahead, including a trip to London against Kansas and a nine-game stretch at the end of the season, Arizona State will be relying on their new additions to help them contend for a Big 12 title.