They're in uncharted territory. 1996 was a loooong time ago.
Here in Phx, they remind me of Tennessee fans, all optimistic and excited. But it's cute, because they don't know any better, because football is not important to them. They're just happy to have a good season and think they have like a 50/50 shot at winning today.
Tennessee fans have been horribly disappointed so many times over the years, that they should know better....but they never do.
Being a knowledgeable college football fan, I just reply to ASU fans saying they could win it with a "yeah....maybe?!"
Bless their hearts.