{
  "id": 16195838,
  "title": "Arizona State football facing issues that aren't easy to fix",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/arizona-state-football-facing-issues-that-arent-easy-to-fix",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T14:34:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arizona-state-football-facing-issues-143401122.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Arizona State Sun Devils are currently grappling with a series of problems that seem difficult to overcome. Coach Kenny Dillingham's team has lost its momentum after a remarkable turnaround, from a 3-9 record and NCAA probation under the previous coaching regime to a 11-3 and Big 12 championship in 2024. The team was in good form in 2025, showing resilience despite injuries to star players. However, the current performance appears to be a stark contrast. ASU has struggled recently, with two blowout losses and a lackluster offensive and defensive play. Key areas of concern include the offensive line, quarterback play, pass rush, and overall coaching decisions. The offensive line has been inconsistent and has lost some key players, making it challenging to sustain drives and score points. The quarterback position has also seen changes, with Cutter Boley moving to the starting role and Mikey Keene stepping in as a veteran option. The pass rush has been weak, allowing quarterbacks to find comfort in the pocket and enabling opposing offenses to rack up yards. Coaching decisions, including changes in defensive assignments and personnel, may have impacted the team's performance negatively. With Kansas State set to face ASU in their upcoming game, the team will need to address these issues to salvage the season.",
  "summary": "Arizona State fell to 3-3 with an embarrassing loss to Texas Tech, the second in as many Big 12 games. How do the Sun Devils move forward?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}