TEMPE -- Just 128 days remain until Kenny Dillingham's Arizona State Sun Devils open up their 2026 season on September 5 against Morgan State. Kenny Dillingham was tasked with fielding a team that was substantially different from the year before, as numerous players departed for the NFL or for opportunities elsewhere. He and the staff have made the most of the turnover that is in store. Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham (center) talks with former Arizona State guard James Harden (L) and wide receiver Jordyn Tyson during a game at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Ariz. on Jan. 31, 2026. | Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Arizona State's increased financial backing, elevated profile in the Big 12, and a favorable transfer portal window have positioned them well in the quest to compete at an elite level in 2026.…