Don’t blink, Arizona State’s coming back hotter than the Tempe asphalt in July. Last season, Kenny Dillingham‘s Arizona State was out here bodying teams like it was personal. They rolled to 11 wins, played like straight-up demons in the desert, cracked the CFP door down with a Big 12 trophy, and gave Steve Sarkisian’s Texas run for their money. And just when you thought that Peach Bowl heartbreak might shake ’em? Nah. These Sun Devils ain’t here to pout. They’re reloading—and one 1,571-yard weapon just got the green light to be Sam Leavitt’s go-to hitman in 2025. Let’s talk about that weapon.

Enter: Jordyn Tyson. The wideout who torched defenses for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2024 just got the full endorsement from Kenny Dillingham himself. After spring practice wrapped on April 12, the Sun Devils’ head man didn’t mince words: “[Jordyn] Tyson’s had a great spring.” That’s Dillingham-speak for clear WR1: Build the scheme around him, let him cook.

Tyson was lethal last year, especially on third downs. He pulled down 18 catches for 300 yards on third-play snaps alone, averaging a wild 16.67 yards per grab. That’s not just clutch—that’s certified backbreaker status. And the scary part? He missed the postseason due to injury. Now he’s healthy, rested, and ranked No. 3 on ESPN’s list of top returning wideouts for 2025. The man’s coming for souls this year.

Look, if Jordyn had played that game, the Sun Devils would’ve come out of Austin with a dub. Anyway, we are not living in the world of ifs and buts. Sam Leavitt, fresh off a national coming-out party against Texas in the Peach Bowl, is back slinging it. That Leavitt-Tyson duo? Might be the best one-two punch in the Big 12. With Cam Skattebo now NFL-bound, the offense is shifting, and Tyson’s role is about to hit overdrive.

Behind the scenes, offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo is dialing up plays like a scientist in a lightning storm. Eight starters return, and with Tyson in WR1 mode, this offense is fully in reload-not-rebuild territory. And while the passing game gets the glow-up, there’s a big noise in the backfield, too. Guess who’s back like he never left? Running back Raleek Brown. The man’s healthy and looking shifty again.

Coach Dillingham gave big props to Brown: “Raleek’s a guy who’s showing up. You know, he’s a guy who’s been dinged up a little bit last year, and I held him out, you know, at the end of last year. Basically, he was trying to get back. We were very precautious with his return just to be safe—to make sure, you know, when he got back he was fully healthy. So, he’s fully healthy now, he feels good, and I’ve been really pleased. He’s been running between the tackles better than he ever did in, uh, his first year here in practice. I have been very very pleased by Raleek… He’s fun, he’s got energy, he jumps in the videos – that kid loves ball. He absolutely loves ball. And that’s what I love about him is he brings that energy every day. But man, he loves football.”

2024 was brutal on Raleek. The junior RB could only play 2 games – all for a nasty Hamstring injury. He barely saw the field and ended up redshirting just to save the year. Now? He’s got a clean slate, fresh wheels, and Kanye Udoh riding shotgun in that backfield duo. This offense isn’t just reloaded—it’s repacked and re-aimed. Arizona State ain’t just trying to repeat—they’re trying to run it up.

Arizona Sun Devils snag two new ballers right before spring transfer

As if things weren’t spicy enough, Arizona State pulled two more rabbits out their recruiting hat just before the spring transfer portal swung open. Interior O-lineman Marques Uini and cornerback Jalen Williams both made their pledges to the Sun Devils, pushing ASU’s recruiting class to No. 2 in the Big 12 and 19th nationally. Dillingham is out here winning battles before they even start.

Uini’s commitment? Massive. Standing 6’4″, 290 pounds, and straight out of Texas, he chose ASU over programs like Arkansas, Baylor, and Houston. That’s a huge trench win. He becomes the fourth commit from Texas this cycle, joining four-star QB Jake Fette. It’s a clear signal—Kenny Dillingham’s Texas pipeline is alive and flowing. Then came Williams, a baller from Georgia with SEC offers stacked like pancakes. Auburn, NC State, Oklahoma State—he turned ’em all down to roll with the Sun Devils. First Georgia commit since Dillingham took over, and a tone-setter in the secondary. Lockdown mentality, big-game DNA, and exactly the kind of strength this defense needed.

These pickups didn’t just pad the class—they shifted the momentum. ASU jumped Iowa State in the Big 12 rankings and now sits behind only Texas Tech. With spring transfers looming, that No. 2 spot could hold or even rise. Either way, this class is a foundation-setter. Dillingham’s not just stacking commits. He’s building a culture—fast, fearless, and full of juice. With talents like Israel Briggs (four-star TE) and Jake Fette already on board, ASU’s future looks brighter than ever. And what if Dillingham flips another prospect or big timer during this next portal swing? The Sun Devils might just be ready to own Saturdays for the next 3 years, at least in Big 12.

So yeah, ASU isn’t just reloading. They’re leveling up. Tyson’s the WR1, Leavitt’s the gunner, and Dillingham’s still out here stacking talents like it’s draft night. Keep doubting them if you want. They are going to run it back on that Big 12.