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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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Oct 11, 2025Arizona-BYU football resumes play in 2nd quarter following weather delay
The football game between the Arizona Wildcats and BYU Cougars resumed play in the second quarter after a weather delay of more than an hour on Saturday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 9, 2025Cam Skattebo scores hat trick of touchdowns to propel Giants past Eagles in primetime
Cam Skattebo's three touchdowns propelled the Giants past the Eagles on Thursday Night Football, and he kept flipping around in celebration.
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THREADS BLOG | Oct 9, 2025Arizona State football throws it back to Jaelen Strong catch with uniforms for Utah matchup
Arizona State's uniforms on Saturday against Utah will transport fans back to a legendary moment from over a decade ago.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 7, 2025Sam Leavitt has settled into structure after slow start ‘brought some stress’
Sam Leavitt is playing freer and more within the structure of Arizona State's offense after he got off to a slower-than-expected start.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 6, 2025ASU football almost had its own Emari Demercado fumble in a recent win
The same type of fumble as Emari Demercado's nearly happened to ASU in a recent win, providing an opportunity to coach up unusual scenarios.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Oct 4, 2025Noah Fifita’s 47-yard TD to Luke Wysong 1 of 3 Arizona scores through air in 1st half
The airspace above Tucson was cleared for Noah Fifita, who had three passing touchdowns in the first half as Arizona beat Oklahoma State on Saturday.
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PHOENIX MERCURY | Oct 4, 2025Mercury head ‘back to the drawing board’ after familiar Game 1 loss in WNBA Finals
The Phoenix Mercury got to the WNBA Finals after losing Game 1 in each initial series, and the story was the same to begin the championship.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 4, 2025Most important Big 12 matchups to watch with Arizona State on bye
Four Big 12 teams remain undefeated entering Week 6, with a Texas Tech-Houston matchup on Saturday featuring two of them.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 2, 2025The 5: Which Arizona State Sun Devils are statistical leaders at first bye week?
It wasn't easy for Arizona State to get four wins in its first five games before its first bye week, but it had the star power to get it done.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 1, 2025ASU AD Graham Rossini: London matchup vs. Kansas is about ‘once-in-a-lifetime experiences’
AD Graham Rossini said deciding to play a Big 12 football game in London was about creating unique experiences for the student-athletes and ASU community.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Oct 1, 2025ASU plans to spend $135 million for Desert Financial Arena, football practice facility
ASU has been approved to spend $135 million for renovating Desert Financial Arena and constructing a new practice facility.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 29, 2025Kenny Dillingham backs ASU’s OL play, ‘stuck in a weird rut’ with rotating Wade Helton
Arizona State has been effective rushing behind its offensive line, but there are some decisions to sort through over the bye week.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 27, 2025Arizona State’s pass rush ‘learning how to play together,’ blowing away 2024 pace
Arizona State's 2025 pass rush is far beyond the pace of last year and leading the Big 12 in sacks per game, despite minimal changes to the personnel rotating through.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 27, 2025Cardiac Devils? Arizona State’s close games are ‘rapidly’ aging Kenny Dillingham
Arizona State can't seem to stop getting into close games, and although it's winning a majority of them, Kenny Dillingham said it's aging him "rapidly."
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 26, 2025Jordyn Tyson’s 57-yard TD gives ASU a lifeline vs. TCU when it needed it most
Jordyn Tyson keeps making huge plays when Arizona State needs it most, the latest example a 57-yard TD to galvanize his offense against TCU.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 26, 2025TCU’s Josh Hoover sits where ASU’s Sam Leavitt hoped to be in deep Big 12 QB pool
TCU quarterback Josh Hoover is rolling. Opposite him on Friday, ASU's Sam Leavitt hopes he's just getting on track.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 25, 2025ASU LB Zyrus Fiaseu ruled out vs. TCU, bringing unavailable total to 5 from regular rotation
Arizona State will miss five players from its regular rotation against TCU on Friday, with one key defender ruled out on the Thursday injury report update.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 24, 2025ASU’s Keith Abney II has become 1 of college football’s best cover corners
Intelligence along with added weight and physicality have Arizona State's Keith Abney II playing like one of the nation's best cornerbacks.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 23, 2025Sam Leavitt says running helps establish his rhythm but needs to stay mindful of health
Although Sam Leavitt's run game is peaking in usage this season, don't expect to see a further increase with health a priority.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 22, 2025Kenny Dillingham says Arizona State is ‘on the brink’ of offensive breakthrough post-Baylor
Arizona State's offense didn't hit the ground running this season the way many expected, but Kenny Dillingham believes it's about to break through.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 21, 2025Kenny Dillingham on ASU’s missed opportunities at Baylor: ‘This should not be this close of a game’
Kenny Dillingham was exasperated by Arizona State's win at Baylor in its Big 12 opener, knowing it left some opportunities on the table.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 20, 2025Jesus Gomez saves ASU, hits 43-yard, game-winning field goal as time expires at Baylor
Jesus Gomez knocked through a 43-yard field goal as time expired to give Arizona State a win at Baylor in the Big 12 opener on Saturday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 20, 2025ASU football continues leaning into run-heavy identity vs. Baylor, relying less on passing game
Arizona State continued leaning on its rushing attack in the first half against Baylor, with Sam Leavitt sneaking in its lone touchdown.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 20, 2025Montana Warren among 9 Sun Devils ruled out vs. Baylor, further straining ASU’s secondary depth
Arizona State will be without two DBs from its two-deep rotation, as Montana Warren joined Xavion Alford on the list of Sun Devils out at Baylor.