{"id":30996,"date":"2025-12-31T14:26:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T18:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/arizona-state-faces-duke-in-sun-bowl-rematch-seeking-ninth-win-on-new-years-eve-dillinghams-team-has-just-one-major-problem\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T14:26:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T18:26:31","slug":"22453-arizona-state-faces-duke-in-sun-bowl-rematch-seeking-ninth-win-on-new-year-s-eve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/22453-arizona-state-faces-duke-in-sun-bowl-rematch-seeking-ninth-win-on-new-year-s-eve\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona State faces Duke in Sun Bowl rematch seeking ninth win on New Year&#8217;s Eve, Dillingham&#8217;s team has just one major problem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size:1.1em;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:20px'><b>Arizona State<\/b> looks to secure a crucial ninth win and repeat history on New Year&#8217;s Eve as the <b>Sun Devils<\/b> face <b>Duke<\/b> in the 2025 Sun Bowl. The rematch of their thrilling 2014 meeting promises high stakes, unexpected storylines, and a chance for both teams to end the season on a winning note in El Paso.<\/p>\n<div style='background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-left:4px solid #e74c3c;margin:25px 0'>\n<h3 style='margin-top:0'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul style='margin:10px 0;padding-left:20px'>\n<li><b>Arizona State<\/b> enters with an <b>8-4<\/b> record and aims for its ninth win of the season<\/li>\n<li><b>Duke<\/b> won the <b>2025 ACC Championship<\/b> with a dramatic 27-20 overtime victory over Virginia<\/li>\n<li>The teams last met in the <b>2014 Sun Bowl<\/b>, when Arizona State prevailed 36-31 in an exciting matchup<\/li>\n<li>Game time is <b>2:00 PM ET<\/b> (11:00 AM PST) Wednesday, December 31 on CBS at Sun Bowl Stadium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Rematch 11 Years in the Making<\/h2>\n<p>More than a decade has passed since <b>Arizona State<\/b> and <b>Duke<\/b> last faced off in the same stadium. Back in <b>December 2014<\/b>, the two programs squared off in what became an instant classic. That contest saw dramatic momentum shifts and key plays down the stretch, ultimately favoring the <b>Sun Devils<\/b> in a 36-31 thriller.<\/p>\n<p>Now, both teams return to El Paso searching for redemption or revenge. <b>Arizona State<\/b> seeks to maintain its championship-caliber mentality under head coach <b>Kenny Dillingham<\/b>, while <b>Duke&#8217;s<\/b> improbable run to the <b>ACC title<\/b> gives the <b>Blue Devils<\/b> confidence heading into this bowl game.<\/p>\n<h2>Duke&#8217;s Storybook ACC Championship Season<\/h2>\n<p><b>Duke<\/b>&#8216;s path to the <b>2025 ACC Championship<\/b> ranks among the most remarkable in college football. The <b>Blue Devils<\/b> finished the regular season at <b>7-5<\/b>, yet <b>head coach Manny Diaz<\/b> guided them through the championship game against <b>Virginia<\/b>, earning a dramatic <b>27-20 overtime victory<\/b>. This breakthrough represents the program&#8217;s first outright <b>ACC title<\/b> since 1962 and only the second championship in school history.<\/p>\n<p>Despite their conference title, <b>Duke<\/b> carries <b>8-5<\/b> overall record and enters as <b>3.5-point favorites<\/b> against Arizona State. The team&#8217;s five losses during the regular season prevented them from securing a spot in the <b>College Football Playoff<\/b>, making the <b>Sun Bowl<\/b> their platform to cement a successful season.<\/p>\n<h2>Arizona State&#8217;s Ninth Win Quest<\/h2>\n<table style='width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0'>\n<tr style='background:#f4f4f4'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Category<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Arizona State<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Duke<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Record<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>8-4<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>8-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Conference<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Big 12 (6-3)<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>ACC Champion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Head Coach<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Kenny Dillingham (3rd year)<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Manny Diaz (2nd year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Key Development<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Dillingham signed 5-year extension<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Won ACC title after 7-5 start<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Arizona State<\/b> finished the regular season at <b>8-4<\/b> and sits in sixth place in the <b>Big 12 Conference<\/b> standings. Head coach <b>Kenny Dillingham<\/b> has transformed the program&#8217;s culture in his three seasons, and the recent signing of a new five-year contract signals the university&#8217;s commitment to his vision.<\/p>\n<p>However, the <b>Sun Devils<\/b> face significant roster challenges heading into the <b>Sun Bowl<\/b>. Approximately <b>35 players<\/b> have elected not to suit up, forcing <b>Dillingham<\/b>&#8216;s team to dig deep into its depth chart. Despite these obstacles, the opportunity to secure a ninth win carries special meaning for a program building toward sustained success.<\/p>\n<h2>Depth and Determination Define Both Teams<\/h2>\n<p><b>Arizona State<\/b> will lean heavily on its reserves as key contributors sit out. Despite the roster constraints, seniors like <b>linebacker Jordan Crook<\/b> and <b>defensive lineman Justin Wodtly<\/b> aim to make their final college football performances memorable. Their leadership could prove crucial in motivating younger players stepping into expanded roles.<\/p>\n<p><b>Duke<\/b> enters the game well-rested after capturing the <b>ACC championship<\/b> and celebrating a historic achievement for the program. The <b>Blue Devils<\/b> will attempt to ride the momentum of their recent success against an <b>Arizona State<\/b> team that must overcome significant depth disadvantages. The emotional and psychological edge could sway this matchup in Duke&#8217;s favor.<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left:4px solid #3498db;padding-left:20px;margin:25px 0;font-style:italic;color:#555'><p>\n&#8220;It&#8217;s just a special, special time,&#8221; coach Dillingham said of his team&#8217;s opportunity to play one final game together.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style='font-size:0.9em;color:#666;margin-top:-15px'>\u2014 <b>Kenny Dillingham<\/b>, Arizona State Head Coach<\/p>\n<h2>Can the Sun Devils Find a Way Against Better-Rested Opponents?<\/h2>\n<p>Both teams bring different narratives into this <b>Sun Bowl<\/b> showdown. <b>Arizona State&#8217;s<\/b> challenge appears daunting: secure a ninth win while operating with severely limited personnel against an energized <b>Duke<\/b> team celebrating their championship coronation. Will the <b>Sun Devils<\/b> resilience and growth under <b>Dillingham<\/b> overcome the odds?<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, <b>Duke&#8217;s<\/b> opportunity to validate their <b>ACC championship<\/b> run with a bowl win looms large. If the <b>Blue Devils<\/b> emerge victorious, they conclude the season with a nine-win campaign and a legitimate claim as one of college football&#8217;s most improbable success stories. The stakes feel significant for both programs as the clock counts down to New Year&#8217;s Eve kickoff in El Paso.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>ESPN<\/b> &#8211; Arizona State vs. Duke Sun Bowl live coverage and pregame analysis<\/li>\n<li><b>CBS Sports<\/b> &#8211; Predictions, odds, and matchup breakdowns for the contest<\/li>\n<li><b>Arizona Sports<\/b> &#8211; ACC championship Duke and Arizona State bowl positioning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":30995,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Kenny Dillingham\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Manny Diaz\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jordan Crook\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Justin Wodtly\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"El 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