TEMPE — After a stunning win over No. 7 Texas Tech on Saturday afternoon, Arizona State players and ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham took to social media to continue the celebration.
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Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the second half at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The win was a bounce-back from ASU’s toughest loss of the season. For a program looking to continue its breakout 2024 campaign, a test against Texas Tech was exactly what the Sun Devils needed to overcome last week’s defeat.
Quarterback Sam Leavitt returned after missing Arizona State’s game against Utah and threw for 219 yards and a touchdown. Running back Raleek Brown scored the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter. The win was defined by the reaction on and off the field.
Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils defensive lineman Anthonie Cooper (96) sacks Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Will Hammond (15) in the second half at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Dillingham, an Arizona State alumnus, had tears in his eyes as he was surrounded by Sun Devil fans rushing the field. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) after the game, the ASU head coach had a little more to say about his team and the win.
So proud of this team, can’t put it in words! #LIFERS #ActicateTheValley
— Coach Dillingham (@KennyDillingham) October 19, 2025
Players also took to X to celebrate the victory, with some calling out analysts who didn’t pick Arizona State to win.
TEMPE WE LIT🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/vadpsbkqrv
— Jesus Gomez (@Jesusgoju) October 19, 2025
Is that right… pic.twitter.com/ACcglSwinA
— RALEEK BROWN (@raleek2) October 19, 2025
For a team that fell out of the AP Top 25 last week, Saturday’s win resulted in a reignition of ASU’s place in the national conversation and rekindled Valley pride.
Different times in Tempe.
They talk the talk. They walk it. They win. Sold out crowds. Treat people right. It not always perfect — but this is a team, culture and program is the real deal. Special times.
— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) October 18, 2025
The crowd at Sun Devil Stadium today was incredible. I’ve been so proud of the fans all season, but we were at a different level this afternoon. It was absolutely rocking on third and fourth downs. Today was the Valley at our best. I can’t wait to do it all again in seven days.
— Johnathon Poppe (@jpopasu) October 19, 2025
Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) celebrates a touchdown with teammate Malik McClain (12) against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the second half at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Arizona State’s upset was a restoration of confidence on both sides of the ball. With the Sun Devils now 5-2, the next challenge is sustaining their momentum.
As the win fades and ASU gets back to work this week, the team can capitalize on its momentum and continue to shock the nation.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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