ASU Football: Red Zone Execution Remains Key Focus

Arizona State's football team is prioritizing red zone offense improvements with less than three weeks until their season opener. Head coach Kenny Dillingham highlighted this area as the biggest disappointment following a recent scrimmage at Camp Tontozona. Five possessions within the opponent's 20-yard line yielded only field goals, a stark contrast to the scoring touchdowns needed for success.

This offensive struggle inside the 20-yard line has been a recurring issue for the Sun Devils. In 2024, ASU ranked 118th out of 133 NCAA teams in red zone offense, improving only slightly to 104th out of 134 schools in 2025. Offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo is intensely focused on the critical details required for execution in this scoring zone, acknowledging the small margin for error.

Dillingham stressed that the team must be able to create explosive plays or score touchdowns in the red zone to avoid a difficult season. Despite previous struggles, the team understands the importance of red zone performance, and Arroyo noted a positive response from players as they work to address these crucial aspects of the game.