Locked On Sun Devils - Daily Podcast On Arizona State Sun Devils Football & Basketball

Arizona State Sun Devils face national skepticism as oddsmakers set their win total at just 6.5 games, but Philip Mulford and Parker Porrill aren’t buying it. With Kenny Dillingham’s leadership, a revamped quarterback room, and an upgraded offensive line, the Sun Devils are primed for a breakthrough season in the Big 12. Can ASU’s retooled roster and underdog mentality fuel an 8-win campaign, or w...

Bobby Hurley's departure shakes up Arizona State Sun Devils basketball, launching a heated coaching search with NBA connections and high-profile candidates eyeing the job. Parker Porrill and Philip Mulford debate whether ASU should chase youthful energy or proven experience, spotlighting Randy Bennett's candidacy and the impact of NIL money, player retention, and recruiting momentum. Is the ASU pr...

Big 12 basketball faces controversy after an accidental leak reveals surprising sop, naming Arizona’s Jaden Bradley as Player of the Year over stars like AJ Dybantsa and JT Toppin. Drake Toll and the Big 12 Squad break down the fan outrage, call out baffling award decisions, and question credibility as West Virginia gets snubbed while SEC teams like Auburn receive favor. Is bias tilting the scales...

Arizona State Sun Devils men’s basketball suffer a record-breaking 49-point defeat to Iowa State, casting uncertainty over Bobby Hurley’s future as head coach. Philip Mulford and Parker Porrill dissect the coaching missteps, lack of discipline, and what this humiliating Big 12 Tournament loss signals for the program. With star performances from Mo Odum and Pig Johnson absent, can the Sun Devils re...

Arizona State Sun Devils edge Baylor in a high-stakes Big 12 Tournament clash, sparking questions about Bobby Hurley’s future and the identity of ASU’s next head basketball coach. Can the Sun Devils continue their unexpected run, and who is best poised to lead them if a coaching change comes?       Parker Porrill and Philip Mulford dissect ASU’s gritty win, analyzing late-game nerves, standout per...

Arizona State Sun Devils gear up for a high-stakes showdown with Baylor in the Big 12 Tournament. Can Bobby Hurley’s squad overcome turnover woes and inconsistent second-half performances to advance? Philip Mulford and Parker Porrill break down ASU’s recent struggles, Baylor’s tendency to play up to its competition, and the pivotal matchup factors—from rebounding battles to the impact of neutral s...

Arizona State Sun Devils collapse after a strong first half against Iowa State, exposing major concerns before the postseason. Can Bobby Hurley rally his squad in time for March Madness glory? Parker Porrill and Philip Mulford break down the Sun Devils’ frustrating loss, spotlighting critical issues like turnover woes, lack of offensive rebounding, and struggles at the free throw line. The hosts e...

Quarterback controversy heats up as Cutter Bolley, Mikey Keene, Jake Fette, and a stacked Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver room fuel big expectations for the football season. Can the deep receiving corps, featuring standout transfers Omarion Miller, Reed Harris, returners Jaren “Turbo” Hamilton and Derek Eusebio, take the Sun Devil’s offense to new heights? Philip Mulford and Parker Peril de...

Can the Big 12 survive the power play by the SEC and Big Ten, or is a seismic shift in college athletics imminent? The Big 12 Squad tackles the heated debate over conference realignment, the rumored addition of Louisville, and whether government intervention is the only hope to keep college football from becoming a two-league universe. The hosts dissect Josh Pate’s radical plan to restore conferen...

Arizona State Sun Devils football face a gauntlet schedule and bold expectations in their Big 12 debut—can Cutter Boley and Kenny Dillingham silence the doubters? Parker Porrill and Philip Mulford debate Athlon Sports’ surprising preseason rankings, dissecting conference road trips to Texas Tech, BYU, and a pivotal international matchup against Kansas in London. Key questions include quarterback b...

Arizona State Sun Devils shock Kansas with physical dominance and gritty late-game execution. Has Bobby Hurley found the formula for tournament momentum? Philip Mulford and Parker Peril break down the Sun Devils’ 5-0 home record against Kansas, spotlighting key performances from Anthony “Pig” Johnson and Diop’s transformation after Mukeba’s injury. The duo analyzes ASU’s resilience with only six p...

Arizona State Sun Devils impress at the NFL Combine with Jordan Tyson nearly shattering the bench press record and Max Iheanachor blazing through a 40-yard dash at 4.91 seconds. Can ASU’s under-the-radar prospects turn heads in the NFL Draft and avoid the fate that befell Cam Skateboo last year? Philip Mulford and Parker Peril break down how Tyson’s showcase of strength and Iheanachor’s extraordin...

Arizona State Sun Devils cruise past Utah with Mo Odom’s gritty performance, but can their newfound momentum carry them through showdowns against Kansas and Iowa State? Senior leadership and improved ball security stand out as Parker Porrill and Philip Mulford dissect ASU’s 13-point victory, highlighting Odom’s toughness, tight rotations, and Bryce Ford’s impactful return from injury. Is ASU’s res...

Arizona State Sun Devils Basketball gears up for a season-defining showdown against the Utah Utes as postseason hopes hang in the balance. Can Mo Odum find a way back to the free throw line and will ASU’s defense silence Utah’s Terrence Brown again? Philip Mulford and Parker Porrill break down three crucial keys for the Sun Devils, from curbing foul trouble to rallying the home crowd at Desert Fin...

Nebraska and Oklahoma eye stunning Big 12 returns—could college football rivalries be revived? Drake Toll leads a high-energy debate on reshaping conference realignment, assessing the impact of regional matchups, recruiting battles, and which programs could restore the Big 12’s national prestige. Insightful takes from Jake Hatch and Cody Stovall spotlight Big 8 nostalgia, Missouri’s SEC regrets, a...

Arizona State Sun Devil Football fans face NFL Draft uncertainty as star wide receiver Jordan Tyson skips the Combine. Is Tyson’s draft stock at risk, or is he good enough to get by on talent and previous results? The wide receiver’s decision sparks debate, while Keith Abney and Max Iheanachor prepare to impress scouts with their rising draft profiles. Iheanachor’s jaw-dropping stats and Senior Bo...

Arizona State Sun Devils Basketball suffers another late-game collapse as TCU pulls away, raising questions about ASU’s ability to play a full 40 minutes. Can Bobby Hurley’s squad regain its psychological edge after a demoralizing loss and an alarming 40 free throws allowed? Shooting woes, Diop’s rare foul-out, and persistent struggles in conference play leave the Sun Devils at just 5–10 in the Bi...

Kansas State faces turmoil as the administration looks to avoid paying Jerome Tang’s $18.7 million buyout, sparking debate among Big 12 insiders about program integrity and leadership. Are contract loopholes undermining the conference’s coaching culture, and where does Kansas State now rank in the Big 12 basketball hierarchy? The Big 12 Squad tackles whether poor performance should justify firing...

Big 12 basketball faces a national spotlight battle as top contenders like Houston, Texas Tech, BYU, and Oklahoma State chase March Madness glory. Is ESPN shortchanging the conference’s exposure in favor of SEC and ACC teams? The Big 12 Squad breaks down the league’s elite depth, impact freshmen, and which teams have the firepower to cut down the nets. From Power Poll shake-ups to rankings drama,...

Arizona Wildcats surge past Big 12 rivals, prompting bold claims—are they college basketball's greatest team since the 1970s? With Drake Toll and top Locked On experts, the Big 12 squad dissects Arizona’s unmatched roster strength, balanced offense, and dominance on both ends of the floor. Insights include matchup nightmares posed by star freshmen, how positional size advantages shake up results,...

Big 12 basketball faces unexpected backlash as ESPN’s Joe Lunardi slashes conference bracketology rankings, raising questions about media bias and the future of NCAA selection. Is the Big 12’s dominance being overlooked in favor of SEC propaganda? The local experts debate Lunardi’s projections, the impact on teams like Kansas, Houston, BYU, and Arizona, and how perception shapes both tournament se...

Indiana Hoosiers rise from 3-9 to national champions—can a Big 12 team follow in their footsteps? The panel breaks down which Big 12 programs could replicate Indiana’s stunning blueprint, spotlighting Oklahoma State’s donor-fueled rebuild, Texas Tech’s high-profile transfer portal moves, and Utah’s push for conference supremacy under new expectations. Key conversations focus on the transfer portal...

Big 12 football teams retool through the transfer portal—are Houston and Oklahoma State now national contenders? Portal action heats up as BYU retains nearly all of its top talent, while Utah faces painful losses to Michigan. Can West Virginia’s major upgrades and key pickups spark a resurgence? Jake Hatch, Drake Toll, and local Locked On experts debate tampering controversies, NIL-driven recruiti...

Texas Tech surges to the top of Big 12 transfer portal rankings, poaching playmakers like Brennan Sorsby from Cincinnati and sparking debate over NIL and facilities advantages. Can Red Raiders’ big-spending approach shake up the conference power dynamic, or will the “Lubbock tax” backfire? Drake Toll and the panel evaluate top transfers, from Michael Hawkins Jr. joining West Virginia’s new quarter...

Utah’s Kyle Whittingham emerges as a likely candidate to take over at Michigan, setting off one of the most unexpected coaching carousel moves in recent college football history. Can Whittingham’s approach and legacy translate to success in Ann Arbor, and would his staff follow him or remain tied to Morgan Scalley? The crew breaks down the drama, and questions abound over Michigan’s future roster,...