Arizona State Football Faces QB Battle Amid Mixed Fall Camp Performance

Arizona State's football team is in the thick of fall camp preparations for the 2025 season under head coach Kenny Dillingham, who has been candid about the team's performance and culture. After a lackluster practice on Thursday, where Dillingham criticized the team for a lack of passion and numerous mistakes, including dropped passes and poor energy, the team rebounded with a much stronger, competitive session on Friday. A key focus remains on position battles, notably the competition for the third-string quarterback spot between freshmen Michael Tollefson and Cameron Dyer, with sophomore Christian Hunt also in contention. Dillingham continues to emphasize accountability and energy, underscoring that complacency could lead to sub-.500 records, and has trademarked the phrase "Activate the Valley" as a rallying cry to shift the program's culture. The Sun Devils open their season on August 30 against Northern Arizona, with hopes high that the team will maintain the improved intensity seen in recent practices. Throughout camp, Dillingham's honesty and high standards have been a consistent theme as he works to build a more passionate and disciplined team.