The triple-digit temperatures persist in the Arizona desert as July rolls on but that just means we're that much closer to college football season and the return of Sun Devil athletics.
In the meantime, we here at Devils in Detail are going to catch you up on everything you may have missed over the weekend.
Big 12 coaches poll disrespects ASU football yet again
Despite the conference doing away with the preseason media poll (oh, I wonder why?), the coaches poll may be setting itself up for its own embarrassment.
Last year, Arizona State was picked to finish dead last in the Big 12 preseason media poll. The Sun Devils punched well above their preseason expectations and won the entire conference. This year, the Sun Devils ranked third on the list with six votes, behind Kansas State and Iowa State. Interestingly enough, Iowa State received only second-place votes with seven. Four coaches thought Arizona State would finish first, and two thought they would finish second. Kansas State had the most first-place votes with six.
Big 12 coaches pick Kansas State & Iowa State to meet in Big 12 title game in a poll conducted by @On3sports. Seven of league’s 16 teams received votes & coaches could not vote for their own teamhttps://t.co/Tgncww9nNn pic.twitter.com/okwny6Gnbp
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) July 10, 2025
This year, ASU can use this disrespect as motivation to get back to and win the Big 12 Championship.
Takeaways from the rest of the conference from Big 12 media days
Our fearless leader, David Howman, personally attended Big 12 media days in Frisco, Texas and brought you all up closer and personal coverage. Take some time to read his 10 biggest takeaways from all 16 teams.
He addresses everything from the quarterbacks to coaches' thoughts on the ever-shifting format of the College Football Playoff.
Football countdown carries on with Terrell Suggs and Ishmael Thrower
Our countdown to kickoff for ASU football continued over the weekend with a look back on one of the most well-known and also one of the most underappreciated pass rushers in program history.
You can read more on Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Famer Terrell Suggs and Ishmael Thrower as we are now under 50 days until fans can pack Mountain America Stadium for football season yet again.