The Arizona State football team experienced a heartbreaking loss in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Peach Bowl on Wednesday. The Sun Devils mounted a stunning comeback in regulation, rallying from a 24-8 deficit in the fourth quarter with 16 points in the final seven minutes to send the game into overtime. Arizona State was one fourth-and-13 stop away from securing the win, but Texas converted on that play, forcing double overtime, where the Longhorns came out on top. Despite the loss, head coach Kenny Dillingham and Arizona State had a remarkable season.
At the start of the season, the Arizona State football team was projected to finish last in the Big 12. This marked year two for Kenny Dillingham with the Sun Devils, and the rebuilding process seemed to still have a long way to go. However, Dillingham quickly turned things around, and he expressed immense pride in his team.
“What an incredible season!” Dillingham shared in a post. “Losing sucks! But man, I have never been so proud of a group of young men in my entire life! The bonds this team has are old school, and it’s real; these relationships will live on forever! This is a team that truly loves each other, and watching it firsthand is something I will never forget! #SunDevil4LIFE #LIFERS #FAMILY.”
Related Arizona State Football News The article continues below Kenny Dillingham led Arizona State to an 11-3 record, securing the Big 12 title and a spot in the College Football Playoff. Few gave this team much chance against Texas on Wednesday, but the Sun Devils proved they were worthy contenders, coming close to upsetting Texas and advancing to the next round.
While the result wasn’t what they hoped for, there’s a reason Dillingham is so proud of this group. It was an extraordinary season for Arizona State, and the future looks promising with Dillingham at the helm.
Leave a Reply