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 | Oct 25, 2025Arizona State plagued by self-inflicted miscues in Houston loss, students throw bottles onto field
As Arizona State penalties piled up against Houston, students' frustration boiled over as bottles and other items were thrown onto the field.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 25, 2025ASU QB Sam Leavitt exits twice vs. Houston, will undergo further evaluation
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt did not finish the 24-16 loss to Houston on Saturday, exiting twice with separate issues.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 25, 2025ASU’s Prince Dorbah does not play vs. Houston, 3 questionable starters cleared
Arizona State edge rusher Prince Dorbah will be a game-time decision while Jordan Crook, Myles Rowser and Adrian "Boogie" Wilson were cleared for Saturday's game against Houston
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 23, 2025Jordyn Tyson ruled out for Arizona State-Houston with apparent hamstring injury
Arizona State star receiver Jordyn Tyson was ruled out for Saturday's game against Houston due to an apparent hamstring injury. Sam Leavitt is probable.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 23, 2025Mark Williams impresses off bench in Suns debut, working through conditioning ramp-up
After not playing in the preseason due to a conditioning and strength ramp-up, center Mark Williams showed a lot in his Suns debut.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 23, 2025Jaren Hamilton, Derek Eusebio among ASU WRs who need to step up with Jordyn Tyson out
Jordyn Tyson has dominated the Arizona State wide receiver production this season, so who will step up against Houston with him out?
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 20, 2025Dillingham calls ASU’s special teams miscues ’embarrassingly bad,’ vows to fix them
Special teams miscues late in Arizona State's win over Texas Tech nearly cost the Sun Devils the game, and Kenny Dillingham vowed to get it fixed.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 19, 2025Sam Leavitt: Emotions of missing Utah game ‘propelled me to this win’ over Texas Tech
Sam Leavitt returned for Arizona State to lead its upset over No. 7 Texas Tech, powered by the emotions of not being there for his team at Utah.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 18, 2025Sam Leavitt sharp in return vs. Texas Tech, leads game-winning drive
Sam Leavitt rarely looked hampered by any foot injury on Saturday as he made his return against No. 7 Texas Tech.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 18, 2025Arizona State defense rises to challenge of Texas Tech’s No. 1 total offense
Arizona State's defense responded in a big way against No. 7 Texas Tech on Saturday after it gave up 42 points last week at Utah.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 18, 2025ASU OL Wade Helton out vs. Texas Tech, Makua Pule starts at center
Arizona State center Wade Helton is a game-time decision for No. 7 Texas Tech, which could leave Makua Pule as the starter against one of the nation's best defensive lines.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 17, 2025Dillon Brooks needs stitches after Suns scrimmage, reveals who ‘Villain Jr.’ is
Dillon Brooks revealed who "Villain Jr." is hours after he took an elbow to the face and earned some stitches in today's Suns scrimmage.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 17, 2025Texas Tech to reportedly start backup QB Will Hammond at Arizona State
Texas Tech is expected to start backup quarterback Will Hammond at Arizona State on Saturday in place of Behren Morton.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 16, 2025ASU freshman RB Demarius Robinson chomping at the bit, slated for increased role vs. Texas Tech
Demarius "Man Man" Robinson has been itching to get involved for Arizona State, and the freshman RB may get his opportunity in a massive game against Texas Tech.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 16, 2025Texas Tech is the Big 12’s juggernaut after outspending the 2024 national champs
Texas Tech is reportedly outspending last year's title-winning Ohio State team, and it's immediately put the Red Raiders among the national heavyweights.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 15, 2025‘Gotten a little bit soft’: Arizona State ratchets up practice intensity with live tackling
Kenny Dillingham said he's "gotten a little bit soft" with how much physicality is expected at Arizona State practice. He adjusted Tuesday's session accordingly.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 14, 2025Sam Leavitt takes 1st-team reps in practice, monitoring foot injury ahead of Texas Tech game
Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt received a full dose of first-team reps in Tuesday's practice, testing his mobility on an injured foot more than he did the prior week.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 14, 2025Kenny Dillingham says he’s happy with Arizona State’s 1st half of 2025
Kenny Dillingham said he's happy with Arizona State's 4-2 start to the season, even if external expectations may have been higher.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 13, 2025Arizona State OL Ben Coleman, LB Zyrus Fiaseu out for season due to injury
Arizona State OL Ben Coleman and LB Zyrus Fiaseu are done for the year due to injuries, coach Kenny Dillingham said on Monday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 12, 2025Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt considered ‘week to week’ ahead of Texas Tech matchup
Sam Leavitt is considered "week to week" after he missed the game at Utah due to injury, Kenny Dillingham told reporters postgame.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 11, 2025Arizona State blown out by Utah, left hoping Sam Leavitt can return soon
Arizona State football was demolished by Utah on Saturday in a perfect storm of shortcomings while playing without starting QB Sam Leavitt.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 11, 2025‘That can’t happen’: Arizona State miscues pile up in blowout loss to Utah
Arizona State couldn't get out of its own way in the first half at Utah despite several chances to keep pace with an offense firing on all cylinders.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 11, 2025Arizona State starts Wade Helton at C, Ben Coleman at LG in front of Jeff Sims at Utah
Arizona State opened up with Wade Helton at center and Ben Coleman at left guard in a major offensive line shift at Utah on Saturday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 11, 2025Arizona State-Utah game in Salt Lake City starts 10 minutes late due to weather
Arizona State and Utah will start their Saturday night game in Salt Lake City 10 minutes late, as a lightning threat delayed pregame warmups.