{
  "id": 8994702,
  "title": "ASU won ugly at Wembley, but coach Kenny Dillingham didn’t mind",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/asu-won-ugly-at-wembley-but-coach-kenny-dillingham-didnt-mind",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T19:52:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/asu-won-ugly-wembley-coach-195247136.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 19, 2026, the Arizona State Sun Devils faced the Kansas Jayhawks in their first-ever college football game in England at Wembley Stadium. The 24-17 victory was far from perfect, but Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham was content with the outcome. The game, held in the Union Jack Classic, was marred by ugly play and poor performances from both teams. Despite facing travel exhaustion, Dillingham assured his players of a much-needed rest before heading back to Tempe. The Sun Devils capitalized on Kansas' turnovers to secure the win, highlighting the importance of avoiding mistakes in international competitions. The defense played well, recording multiple takeaways and stopping the run, while the offense struggled to move the ball. Nonetheless, Dillingham expressed satisfaction with the victory, emphasizing the team's ability to win even in challenging circumstances.",
  "summary": "LONDON – A disheveled Kenny Dillingham slumped against a wall, waiting to be called to the podium for his second press conference in an hour. It had been a long...",
  "key_points": [
    "Arizona State Sun Devils won 24-17 against Kansas Jayhawks at Wembley Stadium",
    "Coach Kenny Dillingham satisfied with the ugly but victorious game",
    "Team capitalized on Kansas turnovers, highlighting importance of avoiding mistakes"
  ],
  "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."
}