Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham apologized for his postgame comments on the deciding play following the Sun Devils' 24-14 loss at Cincinnati on Saturday.

I would like to apologize at my post-match press conference. I talked about our kicking game, like I do on offense/defense. However, the kicking game is always aimed at one player. I shouldn't have done that and I apologize. This team's losses are always 100% my fault.…

– Coach Dillingham (@KennyDillingham) October 19, 2024

After Arizona State kicker Ian Hershey missed both attempts (a 48-yard attempt and a 41-yard kick) in Saturday's loss, Dillingham harshly criticized the redshirt sophomore, who now has 7 of 12 field goals this season .

“Our kicking game is terrible. So if you can kick and you’re at Arizona State, email me,” Dillingham told reporters after the game. “We have to find someone who can make a field goal.”

Dillingham said Arizona State will hold open tryouts in kicker on Monday. Only students who are enrolled at ASU can take part in the trial training sessions.

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