The Arizona State Sun Devils are coming off a somewhat underwhelming 8-5 season in 2025. That does not mean they were a bad team, but this could have easily been a double-digit-win team last season. This offseason, head coach Kenny Dillingham has emphasized that the team be more focused and diligent in their preparation. The Sun Devils have assembled one of the best transfer portal classes, with multiple wide receivers and quarterbacks entering the fold. That being said, here are the top quotes from the last month that indicate the sense of urgency heading into next season. Setting Expectations Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham walks the field prior to a game against Arizona at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, on Nov. 28, 2025. | Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images “Everybody brings it day 1,” Dillingham said. “Like I told the guys in meetings, I’m not judging how you practice today, I’m not. I want to see how consistent you are.…