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The high from beating Texas Tech is over, and Head Coach Kenny Dillingham is trying to pump the brakes ahead of a critical home game against Houston. On today's ASU Tailgate show, we dive into the coach's clear message: Do not take the Cougars lightly!

In this episode:

The Coach's Warning: We break down Kenny Dillingham's concerted effort to remind his team that Houston's 6-1 record is no accident. We analyze his stats on ASU's brutal schedule: four straight games against one-loss teams.

Injury Crisis: We discuss the challenge facing the Sun Devils' offense with Jordyn Tyson out and the status of multiple key defensive players listed as questionable.

The Playmakers' Pressers: We hear the final words from Sam Leavitt, Offensive Coordinator Marcus Arroyo, and Defensive Coordinator Brian Ward as they prep for a must-win game.

Driver's Seat for the Big 12: We examine why a win over the Cougars is crucial to putting ASU firmly in the driver's seat for a spot in the Big 12 Championship game.

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