ASU reporter, ArizonaSports.com editor
Damon Allred
About
Damon Allred is the Arizona State reporter for Arizona Sports and is a web editor for arizonasports.com and KTAR.com. Born and raised in the Valley, Damon has lived in the metro Phoenix area for most of his life. He began covering ASU in fall 2024 and also co-hosts the State of the Sun Devils Podcast. When he’s not doing something involving sports, it’s likely you’ll find Damon at a movie theater or a trail up north.
Expertise
- Sports and news writing
- Photography
Education
- Mesa Community College — Journalism program
- Eastern Arizona College — Music education program
Social media profiles
- X: @iamdamonallred
- Instagram: @iamdamonallred
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ASU FOOTBALL | 8 hours agoASU heading to Texas A&M with QB Cutter Boley having SEC experience
While ASU quarterback Cutter Boley never played at Texas A&M, he did have four SEC road starts while at Kentucky last season.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 7, 2026ASU had no interest in hiding wildcat package in opener, wanted to show its balance
Freshman running back Cardae Mack took three wildcat snaps. Two were fourth-down runs that moved the chains, while the other was a pitch back to quarterback Cutter Boley.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Sep 7, 2026ASU nets 2027 commitment of 4-star forward Howard Williams
ASU men's basketball now has two forward commits in the 2027 class who are top-50 prospects nationally, according to 247 Sports' composite ranking.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 5, 2026ASU dominant in opener, record-setting Cutter Boley performance not without blemishes
Boley needed just one half to set the record for most passing yards by an ASU quarterback in their debut, tallying 325 yards. Joey Yellen was the previous record holder, while Sam Leavitt had 258 in his debut.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 5, 2026ASU goes ultra-aggressive early in season opener, pays off onside kick with score
Head coach Kenny Dillingham has been known for being aggressive, but an onside kick so early in a game that ASU came in favored by 43.5 points felt like a new level.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 4, 20263 newcomers to ASU’s defense you should know entering the season
Several of the biggest contributors from ASU's recent defenses that dominated against the run have now moved on, and there's a new wave ready to pick up the production.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 4, 2026Diamondbacks reinstate rookie Tommy Troy following shoulder recovery
Over seven rehab appearances in Triple-A Reno, Troy had one home run and three doubles while going 9 of 25 at the plate. He also walked six times with five strikeouts.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 4, 2026Year 4 will tell us a lot about what Kenny Dillingham can build at ASU
Can Kenny Dillingham prove he's building something real at ASU and that he made the right choice turning down Michigan?
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 3, 2026Big 12 power rankings: Can anyone catch Texas Tech, BYU to prevent title rematch?
The first full week of college football offers few chances for the Big 12 to improve its perception following a lackluster showing by TCU in Ireland during Week 0.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Sep 2, 20264-star forward Carson Crawford commits to ASU in 2027 class
Crawford notably was a member of the Florida Rebels AAU club, which won the 2026 Peach Jam tournament. He averaged 7.9 points and 8.1 rebounds while shooting 55% en route to the title.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 2, 2026ASU reveals depth chart for 2026 season opener vs. Morgan State
It provided a clearer picture of the offensive line and running back pecking order but no definitive answer at starting punter or kicker.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 1, 2026Cutter Boley treasuring opportunity as ASU’s starter, aiming for perfection in opener
The QB is dialing in on a clean operation without mistakes following an offseason that forced him to get on the same page with the ASU coaching staff and new receivers in a hurry.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 31, 2026ASU’s potential to be explosive is what excites Dillingham most about new-look offense
ASU's head coach also noted its offense can't become one-dimensional to where defenses can feel comfortable selling out to stop the vertical threat.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 30, 2026Jordyn Tyson to begin rookie season with Saints on IR
The earliest that Tyson can debut is Week 5 when the Saints host the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 11. New Orleans will host the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 27.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 29, 2026Diamondbacks offense unable to break through in matchup of rookie pitchers, split series with Giants
Arizona lefty Mitch Bratt threw two 1-2-3 innings in his first four, but the fifth inning quickly unraveled for the rookie.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 29, 2026‘Punt it and then restart’: How ASU is coaching turnovers out of Cutter Boley’s game
When head coach Kenny Dillingham named Boley the starter on Saturday, "taking care of the football" was the first thing he praised about the signal-caller.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 29, 2026Merrill Kelly dominates, run support comes in late as Diamondbacks beat Giants
Kelly had a season-high seven strikeouts, the first of which gave him 1,000 in his career. The only Diamondbacks pitchers with more are Randy Johnson, Zac Gallen and Brandon Webb.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 29, 2026Cutter Boley wins quarterback competition, named Arizona State’s starter
Boley, ranked No. 15 among QBs to enter the 2026 transfer portal, beat out Mikey Keene, Jake Fette and Cam Dyer for ASU's starting job.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Aug 28, 2026ASU AD pumps brakes on Moe Odum return following Big 12 policy banning pro players
Odum signed a professional contract with KB Trepça, a club based in Kosovo, that the European team announced on July 12.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Aug 26, 2026Moe Odum could return to ASU for 5th college season amid wild summer for NCAA
Odum playing another season at ASU would mark the return of last year's leader in points, assists and steals per game, as well as 3-point shooting.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 25, 2026LB Zyrus Fiaseu out for season, becomes 3rd ASU defender with season-ending injury
Fiaseu was slotted in as the Sun Devils' third linebacker (first off the bench) behind expected starters Owen Long and Martell Hughes.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 24, 2026Former ASU S Myles ‘Ghost’ Rowser goes to Houston with reported transfer exception
A fan favorite for his hard hits, Rowser racked up 182 tackles, 7.5 for loss, one sack and eight passes defensed over his 27 games in two seasons as a Sun Devil.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 23, 2026Secondary still an expected strength for ASU despite Nigel Pringle’s injury
There’s a top pecking order of cornerbacks and safeties/nickels that became clear early in the process after ASU had to replace all five of last year's starters entering the season.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | Aug 23, 2026ASU hockey player hospitalized after collapse during outdoor workout, treatment for heat
"The university offers its support for the student-athlete, their family and all of our student-athletes during this difficult time," a university statement read.