Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham was caught up in a student mosh pit after his team’s impressive 27-19 victory over No. 16 Utah on Friday night. The Sun Devils, led by running back Cam Skattebo’s dominant performance, secured their biggest win under Dillingham. Despite losing quarterback Sam Leavitt to injury, Arizona State managed to outplay Utah both offensively and defensively. The Utes struggled to capitalize on opportunities, only scoring one touchdown in seven trips to Arizona State’s 30-yard line. Quarterback Cameron Rising, returning from injury, threw three interceptions and was limited by his hand and leg injuries. Utah’s lack of red zone efficiency was a key factor in their loss.
Linebacker Caleb McCoullough had a standout performance for Arizona State, recording 12 tackles and two interceptions, including a game-clinching one in the fourth quarter. With Skattebo’s impressive running and a solid defense, Arizona State is off to its best start since 2019 and may earn its first ranking since then. Meanwhile, Utah, suffering its second straight loss, is likely to drop out of the AP Top 25 rankings.
Looking ahead, Utah will host TCU next Saturday, while Arizona State will face Cincinnati. This victory marks a turning point for the Sun Devils under Dillingham’s leadership, and they are hopeful to continue their success in the Big 12 conference.
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