Arizona State is hosting open tryouts at kicker

Open tryouts for Arizona State students are coming up Monday at Kicker, head coach Kenny Dillingham said after a 24-14 loss at Cincinnati on Saturday.

ASU kicker Ian Hershey is now 7 of 12 field goals this season after missing both attempts on the Sun Devils’ final drives in the loss.

While the second kick likely wouldn’t have made a difference against Cincinnati, the first would have resulted in a one-possession game with six minutes left.

Earlier in the season, he was denied an extra point for lack of lift, which led to redshirt freshman and Tempe native Carston Kieffer getting a chance.

Keiffer was 0-for-1 on field goals and missed an extra point.

“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.”

He said throwing questions greatly influenced his game management, especially late.

The Sun Devils have attempted fourth down inside the opponent’s 40-yard line at least three times when the game situation did not require it, including twice in the win over Utah.

Dillingham said he needs to do a better job of getting his kicker in the right headspace to perform while also pointing out that he needs players on the field who can get the job done.

He said the team will use social media to promote Monday’s tryouts, which will only be open to students enrolled at ASU.