{
  "id": 15062947,
  "title": "‘I expect to win every freaking game’: ASU, Dillingham prepare for season-defining stretch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/i-expect-to-win-every-freaking-game-asu-dillingham-prepare-for-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T22:52:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/expect-win-every-freaking-game-225233801.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tempe, Arizona – Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Kenny Dillingham and his team prepare for a challenging season-defining stretch. After seven games in 2024, the Sun Devils finished 5-2 and needed to win out to remain in contention for a College Football Playoff spot. In 2025, they went 4-2 after six games and needed an undefeated finish to make the playoffs. The 2026 Sun Devils are 3-2 after five games and must now showcase resilience during a crucial period. ASU will host Texas Tech, an unbeaten No. 10 team, on Saturday, then face Kansas State and BYU in the following weeks. Coach Dillingham acknowledges the highs and lows of this difficult schedule, emphasizing the importance of daily improvement. Texas Tech defeated ASU 26-22 in their last meeting, but the Sun Devils remain confident in their team's ability.",
  "summary": "TEMPE – After seven games in 2024, Arizona State’s football team had a 5-2 record, needing to win out in order to keep any College Football Playoff hopes alive. The...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}