In football, your offense can only go as far as your offensive line will allow it to go. In Kenny Dillingham’s first year at the helm of his alma mater, Sun Devil quarterbacks were pressured on 34.7% of their dropbacks.
Thanks to a combination of savvy portal additions and good, old fashioned player development, Sam Leavitt was pressured on just 31.6% of his dropbacks. Arizona State also excelled in their run blocking, clearing the way for Cam Skattebo to break Eno Benjamin’s single-season rushing record.
Going into 2025, the Sun Devils return four starters from last year, though one of them - left guard Ben Coleman - is moving over to center.