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McLaughlin: ASU’s $10M Gift, Staff Stability & Recruiting

> Spencer discusses the state of the Sun Devil football program following a big donation


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

May 5, 2026



Primary Big 12 logo smallAmerican Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti recently spoke about the opportunity to create a G6 Playoff.

The move could work, but his suggestions need one major tweak.

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses ASU getting a $10 million donation for Kenny Dillingham and the Sun Devils’ Football program.

There is a lesson in this news for any program in the country.

Washington football logoWashington played the last P4 Spring Game in the country last weekend, following a tumultuous offseason.

What is there to follow for Jedd Fisch’s team besides the Demond Williams saga?

00:00 Tim Pernetti on playoff proposal
05:03 Discussing a group of six playoff
08:17 Discussing soccer promotion structure
12:34 Moving up to Mountain West
15:06 Arizona State coaching stability
17:48 Recruiting Talent for Arizona State
21:46 Improved offensive and defensive lines
26:19 Discussing the off-season situation
27:51 Rasheed Williams’ injury setbacks

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