TEMPE — The Arizona State Sun Devils are set to begin week four of spring practice on Tuesday morning, following three weeks that yielded fairly mixed feedback from head coach Kenny Dillingham.
This is now the third full week the team has practiced in full pads, but there are many more areas that must be addressed beyond the inconsistent physicality.
Follow the three key points of focus ahead of the fourth full week of spring below with Arizona State on SI.
Week for Defense To Rebound
The Arizona State offense got the best of the defense for the most part over the last three practices. Quarterback Cutter Boley has had his best days of camp during the past week, while the running back room as a whole continues to be incredibly productive in 11-on-11 work.
The defense remains a bit disadvantaged, as players such as C.J. Fite, Adrian “Boogie” Wilson, and Ashton Stamps remain out of 11s at practice, though a sufficient amount of depth remains.
Positive developments have unfolded on defense despite the struggles, as LB Owen Long has emerged as the heir apparent to Keyshaun Elliott, the pass-rushing group seems as explosive as the 2025 counterpart, and the cornerback group is deeper than last season…