SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Gabby Chernoff go around the world of ASU athletics with detailed insight on spring football through the midway point, the mass exodus of ASU basketball players and the portal prospects Bobby Hurley has brought in, a midseason update on ASU baseball, plus a look back at the conclusion to Sun Devil hockey's season and the what's next for Greg Powers program. All that and more packed into this edition of the Sun Devil Source podcast.
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 1 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann analyze how ASU has turned into 'Run it Back' U by not losing any regular starters to the transfer portal. Meanwhile, what players did the Sun Devils pick in the portal to help fill the voids of players who are moving on to the NFL Draft, including Cam Skattebo, Shamari Simmons, Leif Fautanu, and others? Also, Arizona State men's basketball snapped its four-game losing streak with a 65-57 win over No. 23 West Virginia in Morgantown. How does this ...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 7 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann give an unfiltered perspective of the Sun Devils' sensational 2024-25 season that came to a heart-shattering finish in Atlanta with ASU coming up just short 39-31 in a double-overtime thriller to Texas. Contained in this podcast are reflections on the greatest single-season turnaround in Arizona State football history, the inspiration that ASU's players and coaches are, and the lessons that can be learned from them. Discussing Cam Skattebo's epic ...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 28 min
SunDevilSource Podcast: Initial thoughts on ASU vs. Texas CFP matchup and recapping ASU basketball's impressive non-conference showing by Sun Devil Source
Dec 23, 2024•35 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's emphatic 45-19 win over Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship. The victory marked the culmination of ASU's remarkable run from being picked to finish last in the Big 12 in the preseason to now being crowned as conference champions. The Sun Devils were led once again by their Heisman hopeful running back Cam Skattebo, who struck the pose after each of his three touchdowns in his breakout performance on the biggest stage ...
Dec 11, 2024•53 min
SunDevilSource Podcast: Recapping ASU's 49-7 thrashing of Arizona to advance to Big 12 Championship by Sun Devil Source
Dec 01, 2024•32 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's chaotic 28-23 victory over BYU in a classic in Tempe. The win capped off an undefeated home stretch for the Sun Devils this season, the first time they have accomplished such a feat since 2004. Everything from the two-field storms, Kenny Dillingham's late game decisions, Cam Skattebo's monster first half and ASU's path to a Big 12 championship are packed in this podcast episode.
Nov 25, 2024•37 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann discuss ASU's coaching staff contract situations and possible extensions, Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson weekly Big 12 honors for their performances against Kansas State, Cam Skattebo being named a Doak Walker Award semifinalist and an update on Sun Devil men's basketball which is off to a 4-1 start for just the fourth time in the Bobby Hurley era. All that and more is packed inside of this episode.
Nov 19, 2024•28 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman, Jake Seymour, and Blake Niemann give an unfiltered perspective of ASU's 24-14 win over Kansas State and the Sun Devils resurgence under Kenny Dillingham on their trek back from Manhattan. Contained in this podcast are thoughts on Kenny Dillingham taking a program in shambles and turning it into a conference contender, the rising star tandem of Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson. Plus, unrivaled insight into the most important areas ASU's administration must center its f...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 6 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's slim come-from-behind victory over the UCF Knights. The Sun Devils have now surpassed their combined win total over the last two seasons as the remarkable turnaround in Tempe continues in year two under Kenny Dillingham. Despite ASU being without arguably its two best offensive and defensive players in running back Cameron Skattebo and linebacker Keyshaun Elliott, the Sun Devils found a way to win through the major game...
Nov 12, 2024•29 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's dominant win over Oklahoma State to clinch bowl eligibility for the first time since 2021. The Sun Devils were once again powered by the stardom of Cam Skattebo, who had 274 total yards from scrimmage plus three touchdowns, while quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for over 300 yards for the first time in his career. Despite leading by just one score at the break that ended up lasting 2 hours and 38 minutes due to lightning i...
Nov 05, 2024•32 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's 10-point loss at Cincinnati. The Sun Devils started out strong, scoring on their first offensive possession, but upon a Cameron Skattebo fumble, things sputtered out of control for ASU, allowing the Bearcats to score 24 unanswered first-half points. Plus, two costly field goals caused Kenny Dillingham to give a viral comment about hosting kicking tryouts. Get full analysis and breakdown of the game in this episode.
Oct 21, 2024•46 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's 27-19 win over No. 16 Utah. Cameron Skattebo continued to shine, earning his third Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week honor for his explosive performance on the ground. Caleb McCullough earned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week for his massive two interceptions and critical 12 tackles. Get full analysis and breakdown of the game in this episode and insight into what ASU's 5-1 start means for the trajectory of the seas...
Oct 14, 2024•44 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's 35-31 win over Kansas. Trailing in the winding minutes of the contest, redshirt QB Sam Leavitt led the Sun Devils game-winning drive to push ASU to 4-1 on the season, already surpassing their season win total from a year ago. Get full analysis and breakdown of the game in this episode.
Oct 07, 2024•48 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's first loss of the season in Lubbock. The Sun Devils found themselves in an early 14-0 hole and couldn't manage to cut away at the Red Raiders' lead as a limited ASU run attack placed extra weight on Sam Levitt's shoulders that he could not carry. Get a full analysis and breakdown of the game in this episode.
Sep 26, 2024•38 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's down-to-the-wire win at Texas State. The Sun Devils trailed for the first time this season but managed to respond behind redshirt freshman QB Sam Leavitt's playmaking and game-changing turnovers forced by the Sun Devil secondary in the fourth quarter. Get a full analysis and breakdown of the game in this episode.
Sep 16, 2024•35 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman, Jake Seymour, Adam Beadle and host Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's first SEC win. The Sun Devils outscored the Bulldogs 27-3 in the first half and stifled off a second-half comeback, with Cameron Skattebo sealing the deal on his career-high 262 rushing yards. Get a full analysis and breakdown of the game in this episode.
Sep 10, 2024•43 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman, Jake Seymour and host Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's dominant 48-7 season opening victory over Wyoming. The Sun Devils put up nearly 500 yards of total offense while forcing three turnovers, including two that were taken back for touchdowns. Get a full analysis and breakdown of the game in this episode.
Sep 03, 2024•42 min
SunDevilSource's staff makes their season predictions about ASU football, from win totals to team leaders in touchdowns to the strongest position group for the Sun Devils and so much more. Make sure to tune into this episode to get the crew's full thoughts about ASU and its players entering the 2024 college football season.
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 33 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann give detailed analysis of what has transpired during ASU fall camp from the QB competition to positional makeup, it's all covered in this podcast. Plus, thoughts on the Sun Devils season trajectory as they enter their first year as a member of the Big 12 conference.
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 9 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann give their initial reactions to top-25 national prospect Joson Sanon's decision to flip his commitment from Arizona to Arizona State. Plus, insight into how Bobby Hurley's NIL generation has enabled the Sun Devils to achieve the top 2024 recruiting class in the Big 12 and No. 3 in the nation. Additionally, an outlook of what to expect out of ASU's overhauled roster in its first season in the Big 12.
May 30, 2024•22 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann analyze ASU football's roster makeup now that the spring transfer portal window has closed. Also, insight into how the Sun Devils have managed to attain the No. 1 2025 recruiting class in the Big-12. Plus, perspective on ASU hoops' historic incoming high school class headlined by Five-Star center Jayden Quaintance.
May 14, 2024•41 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann explain and evaluate the NCAA's findings in ASU's mitigated level-1 recruiting infractions case. The ASU program will be on probation for the next four years and face punishments that align with a penalty matrix that is the lowest of three tiers for Level I infractions. Individual show-cause penalties against four former staffers, including Herm Edwards, were objectively much more severe. We'll have the details on the implications of these infract...
Apr 20, 2024•38 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman, Noah Furtado, Jake Seymour, and host Blake Niemann give their review of ASU men's basketball's final season in the Pac-12, early transfer portal losses, and the adaptations Bobby Hurley should make with his coaching style and roster construction as the Sun Devils enter the Big 12 next season. Sun Devil spring football is less than a week away. How will the Sun Devils navigate the QB completion with Jaden Rashada, who is expected to be out for most of spring ball? ...
Mar 22, 2024•54 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman, Noah Furtado, and host Blake Niemann evaluate where ASU baseball, men's basketball, and hockey are at in relation to the rest of the country. The Diamond Devils took a trip down to Arlington, Texas, for three top-10 matchups that served as an eye-opener for where ASU is now compared to where it once was. Sun Devil men's hoops' second-half effort fell short against No. 6 Arizona last Wednesday. How will ASU compete as postseason play nears? Plus, Sun Devil Hockey c...
Mar 05, 2024•42 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman, Noah Furtado, Jake Seymour, and host Blake Niemann break down where Sun Devil hoops stand following its top-25 upset over Washington State. How has ASU's recent rollercoaster stretch resembled the volatile culture in Tempe under Bobby Hurley? Sun Devil baseball is in full swing, and the offense has lived up to the hype. However, the pitching remains piled with question marks. The crew provides their insight on Willie Bloomquist's ball club through the first two we...
Feb 27, 2024•59 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann break down Arizona State's roster and positional makeup after a quiet 2024 National Signing Day. The Sun Devils are one of five Power Four programs with 40 new scholarship newcomers. What does the large influx of newcomers indicate about ASU's roster construction? Plus, a sneak peek into ASU's 2025 recruiting class and how Kenny Dillingham is setting the Sun Devils up to have more pull on the recruiting trail in the Big 12.
Feb 07, 2024•38 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann break down Arizona State's inaugural Big 12 football schedule which includes six road games and two bye weeks. Also, a look at where Bobby Hurley and the Sun Devil basketball squad stands after being swept at the Oregon schools for the first time since 2017-2018.
Jan 30, 2024•35 min
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann break down Arizona State's duo of double-digit deficit comeback wins over Stanford and Cal in the Bay Area. The Sun Devils have completed 43 halftime deficit comebacks under Hurley’s direction, which leads the Pac-12 over that span. A look at how this style of basketball has created concerns surrounding ASU’s consistency.
Jan 03, 2024•35 min
SunDevilSource's Ethan Tuttle and Chris Karpman are back once again to detail ASU's newest transfers and signees. Karpman breaks down what the additions mean for the Sun Devils and what fans can expect to see in the coming weeks and months.
Dec 27, 2023•38 min
