PHNX Sun Devils Podcast

Erik Ruby breaks down what needs to happen in marquee matchups like Iowa State/Cincinnati, Houston/Texas Tech and other games like BYU/West Virginia and Kansas State/Baylor. Then he’s joined by Brad Denny & Ralph Amsden to discuss the team through the first 5 games and take a look at the upcoming recruiting class for the Sun Devils! Follow the show @PHNX_SunDevils, @ErikRuby & @ShaneDieff!   An AL...

Arizona State, ranked number 25 in the AP Poll, has gotten back in their groove as of late. However, there has been one glaring issue, special teams. Erik Ruby is joined by Ralph Amsden to discuss if there needs to be a change in leadership in that unit, what the real problem is and how it can be fixed. They also take a look at the rest of the Big 12, and discuss the biggest disappointments and su...

Kenny Dillingham and the Arizona State Sun Devils now know when their brand-new practice facility will be completed. The new Arizona State practice facility is considered a top priority. The Sun Devils will also be spending roughly $100 million on DFA renovations. What does this mean for the state of Arizona State athletics? Plus, ESPN dropped rankings for Power 4 quarterbacks through the first mo...

Kenny Dillingham’s No. 25 Arizona State Sun Devils need to rest and recover ahead of another daunting four-game stretch against Big 12 opponents. Jordyn Tyson, Sam Leavitt and Arizona State will battle it out against Utah, Texas Tech, Houston and Iowa State over the next several weeks. The benefit of such of such a brutal stretch is Arizona State could secure a trip to the Big 12 Championship soon...

Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson have led the Arizona State Sun Devils back into the AP Top 25 poll. Kenny Dillingham’s Arizona State Sun Devils are fresh off a 27-24 win over the TCU Horned Frogs. How close are the Sun Devils to reaching their full potential? Plus, what’s the importance of a bye week for Arizona State leading up to a matchup against Utah? Join Anthony Totri, Erik Ruby and Shane Dieff...

Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson were unstoppable in Arizona State’s 27-24 win over Josh Hoover and the No. 24 TCU Horned Frogs. Jordan Crook, Myles Rowser and the Arizona State defense were causing havoc for Josh Hoover and the TCU offense. What’s next for Kenny Dillingham’s Arizona State Sun Devils? It’s time to Meet Anthony Totri, Erik Ruby and Shane Dieffenbach on Mill as the guys break it all dow...

Jordyn Tyson and the Arizona State Sun Devils can take an important advantage in the race for the Big 12 with a win over Josh Hoover and the TCU Horned Frogs. Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson aren’t the only Arizona State Sun Devils who need to have a big game if Kenny Dillingham hopes to bring down an elite TCU offense. Where does ASU hold the advantage? We’re going through our predictions for the en...

Keith Abney and the Arizona State defense will have their hands full against a high-scoring TCU offense led by Josh Hoover. Keith Abney, Clayton Smith and Keyshaun Elliott have made a massive impact for the Arizona State defense the last several weeks. However, Josh Hoover is certainly the toughest test the Sun Devils have seen to this point in the season. What’d TCU coach Sonny Dykes say about Ke...

Sam Leavitt and the Arizona State offense have gone through some hiccups to start the 2025 college football season. The Sun Devils have only had firepower offensively when Sam Leavitt is connecting with Jordyn Tyson and Raleek Brown. Could TCU be the perfect matchup for Sam Leavitt and the Arizona State offense to find a rhythm? Join Anthony Totri and Shane Dieffenbach as the guys discuss it all a...

Sam Leavitt and the Arizona State Sun Devils won a thriller over the Baylor Bears to kickoff Big 12 play. Yet, Kenny Dillingham’s Arizona State football team was nowhere to be found in the latest AP Top 25 poll. What does the latest AP Top 25 Poll look like? Plus, what did Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham say at his Monday press conference? Join Anthony Totri and Shane Dieffenbach as the guys disc...

Sam Leavitt engineered a game-winning drive in Arizona State’s 27-24 win over Sawyer Robertson and the Baylor Bears. Jordyn Tyson snagged a massive touchdown in Arizona State’s first Big 12 win of the season. Jesus Gomez kicked a game-winning field goal to give Arizona State the lead as time expired. What’s next for Sam Leavitt and the Sun Devils? It’s time to Meet Anthony Totri and Shane Dieffenb...

Sam Leavitt and the Arizona State Sun Devils are a little over 24 hours away from a highly-anticipated matchup against Sawyer Robertson and the Baylor Bears. Kenny Dillingham’s Arizona State Sun Devils are 2-1 on the season, but many believe the task of Baylor will be too tall. What’s at stake for Arizona State against Baylor? We’ve got our predictions for the entire Big 12 slate! Join Anthony Tot...

JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4 Arizona State's Raleek Brown is near the top of the Big 12 in overall production. Does Raleek Brown have a claim to be the best running back in the Big 12? Baylor's Bryson Washington, BYU's LJ Martin and other Big 12 running backs are definitely in the discussion. Join Anthony Totri and Erik Ruby as they discuss it on the latest Trending edi...

Sam Leavitt and the Arizona State Sun Devils will have their hands full against the Baylor Bears. Arizona State’s Sam Leavitt hasn’t lived up to the Heisman hype to this point in the season. Will Sam Leavitt firmly put himself back atop the Big 12 quarterback hierarchy with a monster game against Baylor? Kenny Dillingham and Sam Leavitt need to get the offense firing on all cylinders against the B...

Kenny Dillingham and the Arizona State Sun Devils open Big 12 play on the road against Sawyer Robertson and the Baylor Bears. Keith Abney, Myles “Ghost” Rowser and the rest of the Arizona State defense will have be tasked with slowing down one of the best aerial attacks in college football. How can the Arizona State Sun Devils stump Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson? Join Anthony Totri, Erik Rub...

Jordyn Tyson and the Arizona State Sun Devils soared past the Texas State Bobcats as non-conference play came to an end, but Kenny Dillingham’s squad still didn’t find themselves in the AP Top 25. Did Sam Leavitt and Arizona State do enough to deserve a place in the rankings? Plus, Jordan Crook was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week. Kenny Dillingham spoke to the media ahead of Arizona Stat...

Jordyn Tyson and Raleek Brown feasted in Arizona State’s 34-15 win over the Texas State Bobcats. Sam Leavitt looked far more comfortable directing Arizona State’s offense with a trio of touchdowns. This was EXACTLY what Arizona State needed going into Big 12 play. What’s next for the Sun Devils? It’s time to Meet Anthony Totri, Erik Ruby and Shane Dieffenbach on Mill as the guys break it all down...

Sam Leavitt and the Arizona State Sun Devils are in need of a win over the Texas State Bobcats. Sam Leavitt, Jordyn Tyson, Xavion Alford and the rest of the Arizona State Sun Devils have yet to put together a complete game against an opponent this season. Can Arizona State respond to getting knocked out of the AP Top 25 with a win over a fiesty Texas State? Plus, who else wins and loses in the Big...

Arizona State has dropped out of the AP Top 25 following their loss to Mississippi State, which means the Sun Devils have an opportunity this weekend against Texas State to get back on track. PHNX Sun Devils discusses what the Sun Devils have to do to right the ship and get back above .500 in their final non-conference game. They also react to what Kenny Dillingham, Marcus Arroyo and Texas State H...

After starting the season as the No. 11 team in the country, Kenny Dillingham's Arizona State Sun Devils have plummeted out of the AP Top 25. This follows a 1-1 start on the season, including a lackluster win over NAU and a wild, last-second loss to Mississippi State on the road. Erik Ruby checks in for a mini-pod about why you should, or should not, panic about Sam Leavitt and company's poor star...

Kenny Dillingham’s Arizona State defense was touted as one of the best in the Big 12 heading into the 2025 college football season. Yet, the Arizona State defense has struggled to find its footing through two weeks. Javan Robinson, Myles Rowers, Xavion Alford and the rest of the ASU defense are in need of a bounce back game. What’s been the cause of Arizona State’s early defensive struggles and ho...

Sam Leavitt and the Arizona State Sun Devils fell out of the AP Top 25. Kenny Dillingham’s Arizona State Sun Devils couldn’t complete the comeback against Mississippi State. Sam Leavitt and the ASU offense are struggling to find a rhythm. What needs to change for Arizona State’s offense to find a groove? What did Kenny Dillingham say ahead of ASU’s matchup with Texas State? Join Anthony Totri, Eri...

The Arizona State Sun Devils failed to capitalize on a comeback in the 2nd half and fell to Mississippi State 24-20 on the road in Starkville. Despite Kanye Udoh and Raleek Brown carrying the Arizona State offense, it wasn’t enough. What’s next for Sam Leavitt and company after a disappointing showing on the road? Can they bounce back from starting the season 1-1? It’s time for a Walk of Shame wit...

Sam Leavitt and the Arizona State Sun Devils have an opportunity to pick up a massive win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Kenny Dillingham’s Arizona State Sun Devils are in need of a clean game after a sloppy week one win over NAU. Who needs to have a big game for the Sun Devils? Can Mississippi State match Arizona State’s firepower? We’ve got score predictions for ASU and Mississippi State a...

Kenny Dillingham and the No. 12 Arizona State Sun Devils head to SEC country to take on Mississippi State this weekend. Kenny Dillingham and the ASU Sun Devils could gain some national respect with a road-win against a SEC opponent. What did Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby say about Arizona State? Plus, Arizona State volleyball coach JJ Van Niel joins the show to discuss ASU’s electric start to...