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ASU Football: Sun Devils ground attack stifled in season opener

by Jack Harris - September 1, 2017

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Throughout this fall’s preseason camp, Arizona State portrayed renewed optimism in their running game. With the senior duo of Kalen Ballage and Demario Richard returning behind a rejuvenated offensive line, there was a strong belief the unit could progress after its 112th national ranking last year. “If we can

ASU Football: Sun Devils escape an ugly season opener

by Ryan Clarke - September 1, 2017September 1, 2017

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) After a 37-31 season-opening victory over New Mexico State on Thursday, ASU head coach Todd Graham said he’d “take an ugly win every week.” While the sentiment is clear — a win is a win — taking an ugly one against an opponent like the Aggies should be cause

ASU Football: Sun Devils pull away in second half to knock off Aggies

by Jack Harris - August 31, 2017September 1, 2017

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) After doing virtually nothing on the ground for nearly three quarters, Arizona State’s running game found a breakthrough, and a put-away score, late in the third quarter of their 37-31 win over New Mexico State on Thursday night. On a second down from the NMSU 20-yard-line, senior running back

ASU Football: Sun Devils only up one at the half

by Jack Harris - August 31, 2017August 31, 2017

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Arizona State answered some of their biggest preseason questions on their opening two drives. But it didn’t take long after for the Sun Devils to evoke those worries in the first half of their season opener against the New Mexico State Aggies. Of all the uncertainties facing Arizona State

ASU Football: Arizona State vs New Mexico State game thread

by Chaz Frazier - August 31, 2017August 31, 2017

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) 13:30 – Arizona State opens up the game on defense and Joey Bryant picks of Tyler Rogers. 10:37 - ASU TOUCHDOWN: ASU drive the ball 61 yards on 9 plays which results in a 7 yard touchdown run from Kalen Ballage, 7-0 Sun Devils. 8:26- ASU TOUCHDOWN: The Sun Devils

ASU Football: Previewing ASU-New Mexico State

by Ryan Clarke - August 31, 2017August 31, 2017

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) It's gameday, Sun Devil fans. Here's what you need to know in advance of ASU football's season opener vs. New Mexico State. Scouting the Aggies: Running back Larry Rose III is their primary weapon on offense. In 2015, Rose led the Sun Belt with 1,651 rushing yards and was

ASU Football: Sun Devils aim for smooth start to season

by Jack Harris - August 30, 2017

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Marquee matchups will dot the college football landscape this weekend. Top five ranked powers Alabama and Florida State meet in Atlanta. Traditional programs Michigan and Florida face off in North Texas. Ex-ACC foes West Virginia and Virginia Tech renew their rivalry in the nation’s capital. Arizona State’s opening night contest against

Chaz Frazier’s Weekly ASU Football Show

by Chaz Frazier - August 28, 2017

In this week's edition, WCSN football reporters Chaz Frazier and Jack Harris break down the outlook for the Sun Devils ahead of their home opener against New Mexico State on Thursday.

ASU Football: The Night New Mexico State Ended a Golden Era of Sun Devil Football

by Jack Harris - August 27, 2017

(Photo: Trey Lanthier/WCSN) College football programs are built on “golden eras” of success. Every school has had them, and for Arizona State few other periods in team history have matched the achievements of the late 1990s. A conference championship, Rose Bowl appearance and a near-miss at a national title were all pinnacle moments

The WCSN Football Podcast: Episode One

by Colton Dodgson - August 27, 2017September 22, 2017

WCSN football reporters Jack Harris and Ryan Clarke break down the Arizona State football team, one week before the team opens its season against New Mexico State. In this edition, Jack and Ryan welcome House of Sparky reporter Matthew Tonis as a guest analyst.