ASU Sun Devil News: Eric Allen inducted into Pro Hall of Fame, more Big 12 intel

We're almost there folks. It's finally August, which means there's Sun Devil football to be had this month. There's exactly 26 days left until kickoff against Northern Arizona.

We here at Devils in Detail will keep you up to date on everything you need to know between now and then. Let's start with catching you up on the weekend's news.

Sun Devil football legend Eric Allen inducted into Pro Hall of Fame

Arizona State football saw its sixth alum officially inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Cornerback Eric Allen received his gold jacket and had his bust unveiled in Canton, Ohio as one of four players honored at the annual ceremony.

Allen was a cornerback in Tempe from 1984-87 and set the school record for both interception return yards in a game (129) and in a season (185) as well as tied the record for pick-sixes in a single year (2) during the 1987 season.

He spent 24 years on the ballot - the fourth-longest wait by a player voted in by the modern-era committee - and is the 379th inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. You can read more about his induction speech here.

Football intel: How dangerous will Utah be in the Big 12?

Utah was expected to run away with the conference title last year after making its Big 12 debut. Multiple injuries, including to star QB Cam Rising, saw those predictions fall woefully flat. It was the first losing season for head coach Kyle Whittingham since 2013.

Our fearless leader, David Howman, broke down the Utes potential for the 2025-26 season and how much of a threat they' could be to Arizona State's title defense.

Countdown to kickoff continues

On Sunday, we brought you the story of three-way threat Bobby Mulgado who played for the Sun Devils from 1954-57 and made Travis Hunter's Heisman Trophy-winning season last year look like child's play.

Today you can dive into the legacy of running back Ryan Torain, brought to you by the talented Tom Hardon.