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 | Sep 6, 2025Arizona State, Sam Leavitt shellshocked in 1-for-7 start at Mississippi State
Arizona State football looked completely outmatched to start at Mississippi State on Saturday, and Sam Leavitt looked more out of his depths than anyone.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 6, 2025Arizona State starting WR Jalen Moss, DL Justin Wodtly out at Mississippi State, per reports
Arizona State starting slot receiver Jalen Moss and defensive lineman Justin Wodtly will not play at Mississippi State on Saturday, per reports.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 4, 2025Will Arizona State WR Jaren Hamilton play more at Mississippi State after just 1 snap vs. NAU?
Arizona State WR Jaren Hamilton was a star of preseason camp. After one lonely snap vs. NAU, what did coaches say about this week at Mississippi State?
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THREADS BLOG | Sep 4, 2025ASU’s Sparky helmet to make season debut at Mississippi State, but not the one you think
Arizona State football on Thursday revealed its uniform combination for a game at Mississippi State on Saturday and it saw a familiar face return: Sparky.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 4, 2025Kenny Dillingham makes amends with Mississippi State superfan over hotel comments, cowbell use
Kenny Dillingham made amends with a Mississippi State superfan Thursday after the coach's vague hotel comments upset fans in Starkville.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 3, 2025Kyson Brown, Raleek Brown should lead ASU football back to downhill identity
Arizona State's run game flashed in its opportunities on Saturday, but it was utilized far below what's become expected under Kenny Dillingham.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 2, 2025‘Gotta have more cowbell!’ ASU brings ‘annoying’ Mississippi State tradition to practice
Arizona State has a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell. The "annoying" sounds were pumped into practice on Tuesday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 1, 2025ASU injury updates after OL Ben Coleman, Max Iheanachor among players who exited opener
After two starting offensive linemen left ASU's season opener and didn't return, Kenny Dillingham updated their statuses and others for Week 2.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 31, 2025Kenny Dillingham says he was out-coached in Arizona State’s win over NAU to open season
Kenny Dillingham said it's "always good to win ugly" after Arizona State beat NAU in its opener, excited by what he termed a wake-up call.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 30, 2025Sam Leavitt takes off for 52-yard rushing TD during ASU’s sloppy win over NAU
Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt took matters into his own hands for a 52-yard rushing touchdown after a stagnant and sloppy first half vs. NAU.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 30, 2025Playbook open? Fake punt works brilliantly before Sam Leavitt finds Jordyn Tyson for TD
Kenny Dillingham warned NAU that Arizona State's playbook would be wide open in the season opener, and an early fake punt leading to a touchdown proved that.
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GCU | Aug 28, 2025GCU partners with Arizona’s Family to provide free over-the-air TV coverage
Grand Canyon University and Arizona's Family announced a partnership on Wednesday establishing the network as the home of GCU Athletics.
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CHARACTER COUNTS | Aug 28, 2025Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson NIL projects: Adidas deals, raising money for Phoenix Children’s
Arizona State football stars Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson are new Adidas partners, plus the duo is giving back to Phoenix Children's with Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 28, 20253 things to watch for in Arizona State football’s season opener vs. NAU
Taking a look at the three most important ways for Arizona State football to make a strong statement in its season opener against NAU.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 27, 2025Sam Leavitt and ASU prioritizing the process to fight against trap games, complacency
Sam Leavitt and Arizona State appear totally aligned in prioritizing the day-by-day process as a way to fight potential trap games or complacency.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 26, 2025What ASU’s new kicker Jesus Gomez will — and will not — change on 4th down
Arizona State football's kicking projects to be improved in 2025 with the addition of Eastern Michigan transfer Jesus Gomez.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 25, 2025Arizona State DL My’Keil Gardner has torn Achilles, 2 freshmen suffer injuries late in camp
Arizona State defensive lineman My'Keil Gardner tore his Achilles after arriving as a transfer from Oregon, Kenny Dillingham said Monday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 23, 2025ASU football names starting center, plus a 2-deep projection
Arizona State football named a starting center one week out from season opener, plus a look at the projected 2-deep rotation.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 21, 2025Mat Ishbia says Suns’ culture is ‘defined very clearly now,’ takes blame for it not happening sooner
In washing away some of their old mistakes this offseason, Suns owner Mat Ishbia believes the team's culture is now defined clearly.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 21, 2025Report: D-backs broadcasts could be distributed by ESPN if deal with MLB passes
ESPN could soon own the broadcasting rights for the Arizona Diamondbacks and four other teams as a result of a deal with MLB.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 19, 2025Sam Leavitt’s growth expected to be ‘exponential’ after battling ASU’s veteran defense in camp
ASU's Sam Leavitt has had a tough, veteran defense to face everyday in fall camp, and his growth can be "exponential" because of it.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 18, 2025Long ball costly as Diamondbacks, Zac Gallen drop series opener vs. Guardians
Zac Gallen gave the Diamondbacks a quality start, but two home runs he surrendered were the difference in a loss to the Guardians.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 18, 2025Ketel Marte speaks on reports regarding his time-off requests for 1st time, issues apology
Ketel Marte spoke to reporters for the first time since reports his time-off requests were frustrating members of the Diamondbacks organization came to light, doubling down on their importance.
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HABOOB | Aug 18, 2025Jordyn Tyson dunks over Sam Leavitt in ASU football’s game of knockout at practice
Arizona State brought out a basketball hoop at Monday's football practice, and it didn't take long for Jordyn Tyson to throw down a dunk over Sam Leavitt.