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

Sun Devils' Defense Poised to Dominate the Big 12 in 2025 -- how many games can that unit win ASU alone? Arizona State football is entering the 2025 season with serious momentum — and the defense might be the biggest reason why. Can the Sun Devils' front seven shut down high-powered Big 12 offenses and lead ASU to a breakout year? Host Richie Bradshaw breaks down the top defensive strengths for Ar...

Sun Devils' offense set to ignite in 2025, and it starts and ends with Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson! Can the Leavitt-Tyson connection lead Arizona State to Big 12 dominance? Richie Bradshaw breaks down the biggest strengths of the Arizona State Sun Devils offense heading into the 2025 college football season on this episode of Locked On Sun Devils. With QB Sam Leavitt and WR Jordyn Tyson forming o...

P️resident Donald Trump’s Executive Order could SHAKE UP college football — from NIL chaos to transfer portal reform. What does it mean for players, coaches, and schools like Arizona State and Kansas State? Richie Bradshaw and Christian Rauh break down the real-world impact of Trump’s latest move on NCAA policy, college athletics, and recruiting. Then it's fall camp preview time: – Which breakout...

Arizona State Football: Top Breakout Candidates For 2025! On this episode of Locked On Sun Devils, Richie Bradshaw breaks down Arizona State football’s top breakout players heading into the 2025 season! Whether it's redshirt sophomores ready to step into bigger roles or true freshmen looking to make a splash, ASU has plenty of names to know this fall. Sun Devils' secret weapons unveiled! Which uns...

Big 12 Championship Contenders: Who Can Dethrone Arizona State? Can Arizona State football repeat as Big 12 champions in 2024? On this episode of the Locked On Sun Devils podcast, host Richie Bradshaw breaks down the top teams standing in ASU’s way. With head coach Kenny Dillingham and quarterback Sam Leavitt returning to lead one of the most experienced rosters in college football, the Sun Devils...

SEC's fear of Big 12 dominance? Conference rivalries heat up as scheduling debates intensify. Is the SEC's late-season "cupcake" strategy a sign of weakness? Jake Hatch and the Big 12 Squad dissect the growing tension between conferences, analyzing Brett Yormark's playoff model impact and Greg Sankey's response. The hosts explore how NIL deals are reshaping recruiting landscapes and team rankings....

Arizona State Sun Devils offensive lineman Champ Westbrooks called his shot, predicting that the Sun Devils would win the Big 12 Conference in their debut to the conference, coming off consecutive three-win seasons... but then they did it anyway. Can ASU football shock the conference again? Westbrooks shares his journey from high school recruit to key contributor, revealing the physical and mental...

Big 12 Media Days Shake Up College Football Landscape. Is a new era of NIL deals and conference realignment on the horizon? Parker Ainsworth, Jake Hatch, and JT Worcestershill break down the biggest stories from Frisco, Texas. The hosts analyze Joey Maguire's call for player contracts, Brett Yormark's firm stance on playoff formats, and the debate over Big 12's depth. Key topics include the enforc...

Sun Devils recruiting hits summer slowdown — and Big 12 rivals are taking advantage. Is Arizona State football falling behind in the 2026 recruiting race? Host Richie Bradshaw breaks down the current state of ASU’s recruiting class, including a quieter stretch over the summer as schools like BYU and Texas Tech land 5-star talent. Richie compares the Sun Devils’ recruiting progress to other Big 12...

The hosts of the Locked On Podcast Network, representing all 16 Big 12 football programs, have cast their preseason votes — and the results are anything but unanimous. Arizona State football earned several first-place votes, but not enough to be the clear No. 1 heading into the 2024 Big 12 season. In this episode of Locked On Sun Devils, host Richie Bradshaw breaks down the official Big 12 preseas...

Big 12 shakeup: BYU QB Jake Retzlaff exits, Texas State joins PAC-12. Is college football's landscape shifting dramatically? Host Drake Toll and the squad analyze Retzlaff's departure from BYU Football and its impact on the Cougars' upcoming season. The team dissects Texas State's surprising move to the PAC-12, exploring potential recruiting battles and conference realignment strategies. Discussio...

Big 12 football shakeup: Arizona State Sun Devils defend surprise title as Texas Tech Red Raiders go all-in. Can lightning strike twice in the desert? Hosts Richie Bradshaw and Chris Level break down the Sun Devils' shocking championship run and the Red Raiders' aggressive transfer portal strategy. They analyze Big 12 favorites, dissect quarterback developments - including Sam Leavitt's impressive...

Sun Devils Shock Big 12: Underdogs to Champions... and Back Again? Despite being the reigning Big 12 champions and returning the second-most production in the country, Arizona State football is being completely overlooked heading into 2025, and host Richie Bradshaw has something to say about it. In this fiery episode of Locked On Sun Devils, Bradshaw dives into why the national media, sportsbooks,...

The Big 12 Conference's quarterback landscape is shifting in perhaps the DEEPEST LEAGUE in the nation for gunslingers. Who will dominate the field this season? Arizona Sun Devils' Sam Leavitt and Kansas State's Avery Johnson are at the center of a heated debate with Baylor's Sawyer Robertson. Hosts Richie Bradshaw and Christian Rauh break down their top 5 QB rankings, including those three, and an...

The Big 12 conference has ELIMINATED preseason polls for the upcoming football season, so we took it upon ourselves to debate and spark controversy! Will the Arizona State Sun Devils dominate the conference? Who could dethrone the reigning champs? Host Richie Bradshaw unveils his bold Big 12 Conference rankings, All-Conference team selections, and major conference award predictions for the upcomin...

Desert Financial Arena FINALLY gets a makeover: Game-Changer for Arizona State Sun Devils Basketball? Desert Financial Arena's $10 million facelift promises to revolutionize Arizona State's game day experience. Host Richie Bradshaw breaks down the multi-year renovation plan, exploring its potential to boost recruiting and elevate the Sun Devils' Big 12 competitiveness. The spotlight turns to Bobby...

BYU Cougars Football lands 5-star QB sensation Ryder Lyons. Is this the game-changer that propels BYU to Big 12 dominance? Dive into the seismic impact of Lyons' commitment on BYU's football program and the Big 12 landscape. Hosts break down the significance of this rare 5-star recruit for the Cougars, exploring how it stacks up against rival Utah's recruiting efforts. The conversation tackles BYU...

Arizona State Sun Devils football leads the Big 12 Conference in recruiting, but for how long? ASU's 18 commits, including several four-stars like quarterback Jake Fette and Hayden Vercher, top the conference rankings as of now. However, fierce competition looms from unexpected conference rivals. Host Richie Bradshaw breaks down Arizona State's impressive recruiting haul and analyzes the evolving...

Big 12 recruiting landscape transformed with ANOTHER top quarterback recruit headed to the madness! BYU landed five-star QB Ryder Lyons, who joins fellow five-star Keisean Henderson at Houston and top-10 QB Jake Fette for Arizona State. The conference is reshaping conference dynamics. Is this a game-changer for the entire Big 12? Richie Bradshaw sits down with Locked On Big 12 host Drake Toll as t...

Sun Devils' Golden Ticket: A game-changing play for local talent? So far, the Arizona State Sun Devils' pitch to #ActivateTheValley hasn't worked out, and it hasn't landed with the local kids, who continue to leave the state for other opportunities. How can this change? Kenny Dillingham's bold strategy aims to keep Arizona's top recruits home. Richie Bradshaw breaks down ASU football's new "Golden...

Arizona State's football recruiting is taking a bold stance and laying down a hard line when it comes to high school commitments. Is Kenny Dillingham's "all in" policy reshaping Sun Devil culture or costing them top talent? Richie Bradshaw analyzes ASU's strict commitment rules in light of a recent recruiting visit to Nebraska from four-star wide receiver Nalin Scott and questions whether he will...

The PAC-12 is attempting to become a phoenix of sorts and return from the ashes, and the Arizona State Sun Devils and Utah Utes could face a pivotal decision as their old conference comes calling for them. Should they return to their former conference or stick with the Big 12? Richie Bradshaw and J.T. Wistrcill analyze the financial and competitive aspects of both conferences. They explore Arizona...

The Arizona State Sun Devils' quarterback room is shining bright. Jake Fette is DAZZLING at Elite 11, while Cam Dyer's dual-threat potential excites fans. Is Arizona State becoming a quarterback factory? Host Richie Bradshaw breaks down ASU's impressive quarterback recruiting, highlighting Fette's rise to national prominence and unwavering commitment to the Sun Devils football program. He also rem...

College sports face a financial reckoning. Are non-revenue generating programs doomed in the wake of the House settlement? Drake Toll and a panel of Big 12 experts tackle the controversial future of collegiate athletics. The discussion spans the viability of Olympic sports, donor influence on program decisions, and the cultural impact of diverse athletic offerings. Jake Hatch provides insights on...

The Arizona State Sun Devils stunned the college football world, and ESPN has the program at #12 in their future power rankings. Is Arizona State poised for a championship run? Richie Bradshaw breaks down ASU's impressive placement and high praise from the major sports outlet that assesses both the upcoming 2025 season plus their future potential.  ESPN highlights quarterback Sam Leavitt's game-ch...