If we put simple words, “When it rains, it’s pours”, is the perfect phrase to sum it up with what’s going in Arizona State right now. If you want to stay in the loop, you won’t be able to, because you can’t be at several places at once. You must choose between your favorites, and fast, whether it’s high school football, college football, or other sports.

Such is going to be the dilemma of the Arizona State people today, as they suffer from success. Blame the Arizona State Sun Devils for bringing this great dilemma after being crowned as the B12 Champs, taking down Iowa State 45-19. Instigated by journalist Brittany Bowyer on X, “Just got word from @DougTammaro ASU Football will be arriving around 8:00 at the North End of the stadium for anyone interested in welcoming back the Big12 Champs 🏆”, she wrote.

The excitement snowballed to which the Arizona reporter, Zach Alvira, replied, “This plus volleyball plus hockey plus the final Arizona high school state championship football game is going to create mayhem.” Now see, you have options, either go to the Sun Devils winning parade or go cheer for the Arizona Open Division football championship between Liberty and Basha or other sports. The choice is yours! This is Arizona’s ultimate sports dilemma, a glorious headache for fans juggling their allegiances. With sports pride running deep in the Grand Canyon State, choosing between the Sun Devils’ celebratory arrival and the electric atmosphere of other games feels like a lose-lose for fans.

This whirlwind weekend also highlights the importance of high school sports in Arizona’s recruiting pipeline. ASU coach Kenny Dillingham, seen sporting his iconic “Texas-2-Tempe” sweatshirt during practice, has doubled down on the Sun Devils’ focus on recruiting talent-rich states like Texas and California. The Big 12 shift has intensified this mission, with ASU signing 21 players during the early signing period, including six Texans and seven Californians. “One, people who wanted to be here,” Coach Dillingham said, of what he was looking for in the recruiting class. “That are competitive, that are wired right, they love the game of football.” The HC added, emphasizing the significance of these recruiting efforts.

The efforts that surely gave the sweetest fruit to the Sun Devils.

Arizona State and Dillingham’s Cinderella run continues

Cinderella is alive and thriving in Tempe! The No. 15 Arizona State Sun Devils (11-2) are officially College Football Playoff-bound after steamrolling No. 16 Iowa State (10-3) in the Big 12 Championship, 45-19, on Saturday at AT&T Stadium. This wasn’t just a win—it was a statement.

Under first-year head coach Kenny Dillingham, the Sun Devils are on a red-hot six-game winning streak, proving they’re more than just a feel-good story. With their fourth victory over a ranked opponent this season, Arizona State isn’t sneaking into the playoffs—they’re crashing the party. A potential first-round bye is even on the table, depending on Sunday’s playoff rankings reveal at 10 a.m. MST.

“This team just keeps showing what we’re capable of,” Coach Dilli said after the game, his excitement practically radiating. And who could blame him? His squad has defied every expectation, transforming from preseason underdogs to legitimate contenders. ASU’s balanced attack was on full display Saturday, with their defense stifling Iowa State while the offense torched the Cyclones for 45 points.

Arizona’s sports community is basking in its collective success.