(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Following the largest defeat of the Herm Edwards era, the No. 24 Arizona State Sun Devils (5-2, 2-2 Pac-12) traveled West to take on UCLA (2-5, 2-2 Pac-12). For the second week in a row, the Sun Devils play was marred by penalties and inexecution, as they took
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ASU Football: Aiyuk’s emergence helps Sun Devil offense step up
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Frank Darby was worried about Brandon Aiyuk heading into Saturday. The Sun Devils leading receiver in 2019 wasn’t feeling well. Something he ate at the hotel had upset his stomach. “I was like ‘come on BA this not the time,’” Darby said, after his hotel roommate told him how
ASU Football: Why first win as a ranked team in Edwards era is crucial for Sun Devils success
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Since Herm Edwards began coaching Arizona State (5-1, 2-1 Pac-12), the Sun Devils have won more than their fair share of close contests. Mixed amongst all the close, sometimes unexpected, wins have been a few clunkers with the Sun Devils losing as a ranked team to an unranked
ASU Football: No. 18 Sun Devils prepare for first matchup with Washington State since 2016
ASU Football: Eno Benjamin, Cohl Cabral helping Jayden Daniels develop
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) When Arizona State (4-1, 1-1 Pac-12) junior running back Eno Benjamin broke through a tackle and bounced to the outside early in the first quarter of the Sun Devils win over California, he wasn’t looking to just walk into the end zone. Benjamin sought contact and got his wish
ASU Football: Sun Devil defense struggles in loss to Colorado
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Just four weeks into his freshman campaign, Arizona State (3-1) freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels has taken responsibility for offensive struggles against Sacramento State, poor offensive line play, and now, the Sun Devils’ first loss. “I put this game on me,” Daniels said after throwing the first interception of his
ASU Football: Edwards preaches focus after Sun Devils vault into AP Poll
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) A season ago, Arizona State (3-0) was tabbed with a national ranking following its 16-13 victory over Michigan State. The ensuing week, head coach Herm Edwards and the then No. 23 Sun Devils traveled to San Diego State where ASU received its first loss of the season, falling
ASU Football: Sun Devils survive, defeat No. 18 Michigan State 10-7
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) When the Arizona State Sun Devils (3-0) played hosts to Michigan State (2-1) last year, the Sun Devils went into the halftime break trailing, 3-0, before a 10-point fourth-quarter comeback erased a 13-3 deficit and gave the Sun Devils their first win over a ranked program in the
ASU Football: Sun Devils Face First Big Test of the Season in Trip to No. 18 Michigan State
ASU Football: Likens embraces challenge as Sun Devils prepare for No. 18 Michigan State
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Rob Likens heard the noise. When Arizona State’s offense stuttered on Friday night – and it stuttered frequently – Sun Devil fans booed loudly. Not only did ASU’s offensive coordinator hear the noise, he understood it. “I know what a fan thinks. I get it, I understand,” Likens said.