Revisiting Arizona State Non-Conference Record Prediction

The Sun Devils have a challenging slate ahead before Big 12 play opens up.

Arizona State Sun Devils Marcus Adams Jr. (8) looses possession of the ball during a game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, on Nov. 4, 2025. | Diannie Chavez/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

TEMPE -- Bobby Hurley's 11th season was ushered in by a convincing victory over Southern Utah on Tuesday night at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe.

There is much pressure on Hurley to perform this season, as he is in the final year of his contract after struggling to win games in the best basketball conference in college basketball in the Big 12, in the program's debut season in the league.

The Sun Devils will enter league play prepared to face what is sure to be nightly tests after Hurley once again scheduled a daunting non-conference slate - Arizona State on SI updates the record prediction of the team during the stretch below.

Utah Tech: Win

The Sun Devils shouldn't struggle much in this game. Utah Tech is a passable mid-major program in the WAC conference, but the offensive balance shown by the former in the opener makes it simple to see a convincing win on the horizon.

Gonzaga: Loss

Arizona State might present a more significant challenge to the top-25 Bulldogs than one would have expected in the offseason, as this team appears to be more talented and well-connected than expected.

However, the firepower of the Gonzaga offense will prove to be too much, as Tyon-Grant Foster and Adam Miller will have standout showings in their respective returns to the Phoenix area.

Nov 3, 2025; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Adam Miller (23) flexes after a play against the Texas Southern Tigers in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images | James Snook-Imagn Images

Georgia State: Win

This is another self-explanatory result. The Sun Devils are simply more talented from top-to-bottom.

@Hawaii: Win

Arizona State begins their time in Hawaii with a victory over the Rainbow Warriors.

Texas: Win

Hurley picks up his first signature victory of the season against former rival Sean Miller in what will likely be considered an upset if the Sun Devils pull off the win.

Washington State: Win

Arizona State Sun Devils Allen Mukeba (23) jumps to score during a game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe on Nov. 4, 2025. | Diannie Chavez/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Arizona State continues their run in the Maui Invitational with a win over a program that has continually managed to develop legitimate NBA talent in recent years.

NC State: Loss

The program's run in Maui ends with a loss to a program that has been revived by new head coach hire Will Wade.

Oklahoma: Loss

The Sun Devils drop a neutral-court game that is being held at the home of the Phoenix Suns to an Oklahoma program that is desperate to take the next step under Porter Moser.

Northern Arizona: Win

The Sun Devils rebound from back-to-back losses with a huge win over an in-state rival.

The Arizona State Sun Devils stand for the National Anthem prior to facing the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe on Nov. 4, 2025. | Diannie Chavez/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Santa Clara: Win

Arizona State defeats one of the better mid-major programs in a neutral-court game in Las Vegas.

@ UCLA: Loss

UCLA's backcourt firepower proves to be too much in a revival of a Pac-12 rivalry that had become intriguing in recent years.

Oregon State: Win

Arizona State closes off non-conference play with a win over another former Pac-12 foe.

OVERALL: 9-4

The Sun Devils enter a brutal Big 12 schedule with a respectable 9-4 record and a real opportunity to shock the world in conference play.

Arizona State Sun Devils Moe Odum (5) yells before passing the ball during a game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe on Nov. 4, 2025. | Diannie Chavez/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Read more on why the Arizona State men's basketball team will exceed expectations in the 2025-26 season here, and three major takeaways following a gutsy win over Iowa State here

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