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ASU Football: Sun Devils face biggest test yet in No. 5 Washington

by Ryan Clarke - October 13, 2017

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Bye weeks provide teams with an opportunity to reflect and improve on their weaknesses. After two full weeks of practice following a road loss to Stanford, ASU football will need its best effort of the season when it returns to the field Saturday. No. 5 Washington (6-0) rolls into

ASU Football: Sun Devils making tweaks ahead of clash with No. 5 Washington

by Jack Harris - October 12, 2017October 13, 2017

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State’s quarterback is healthy, one of its top wide receivers is returning to action and the Sun Devils are facing a team they have beaten 11 times in their last 12 games. But ASU is still an unsurprisingly big underdog for this Saturday’s game against No. 5 Washington, being

Choppin’ it up with Chaz: ASU host No. 5 Washington

by Chaz Frazier - October 12, 2017October 13, 2017

In this week's episode, WCSN football reporters Chaz Frazier and Jack Harris discus ASU football's bye week and this weekends match up against the Huskies.

ASU Football: Once inefficient, ASU’s improved offense ready for big second half of season

by Jack Harris - October 10, 2017

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) From one of the most inefficient units in the country last year, Arizona State’s offense has transformed into one of the nation’s sharpest attacks so far this season, a crucial development in the team's pursuit of bowl berth. The Sun Devils ranked 87th in offensive efficiency among all FBS teams last

ASU Football: Special teams searching for consistency in second half of season

by Jack Harris - October 7, 2017

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) With ASU taking its bye week this Saturday, perhaps no unit will enjoy the mental break more than the Sun Devils’ special teams. Every other Saturday this fall has been a roller coaster for the third phase. With a new kicker, new punter and slew of game-teetering plays, ASU’s

ASU football: Phil Bennett’s unique coaching style aids Sun Devils

by Ryan Clarke - October 6, 2017October 6, 2017

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Phil Bennett has been around a long time. That’s not a knock on the veteran assistant coach’s age — he’s a spry 61 — but rather a testament to Bennett’s experience in the game of football. With that experience comes depth of knowledge, and with that knowledge comes a

ASU Football: Sun Devils to focus on health and discipline during off week

by Jack Harris - October 4, 2017October 4, 2017

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State football returned to the practice field and the podium on Tuesday, coming of its 34-24 loss to Stanford. This week will be the Sun Devils’ only off week of the regular season and the team touched on a few of the areas it will focus on

Pac-12 Picking: After Washington, conference picture muddied with unknowns

by Jack Harris - October 2, 2017October 2, 2017

(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) With two weeks of Pac-12 football in the books, the hierarchy in the conference is unclear, muddied by another round of unexpected results. USC, preseason favorites to not only win the conference but also make a national championship run, finally succumbed to weeks of mediocre play with a loss

ASU Football: Bye week comes at a crucial time for the Sun Devils

by Ryan Clarke - October 1, 2017October 2, 2017

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) A 34-24 loss to Stanford brought ASU football back to earth after riding the high of upsetting Oregon. Now, with two weeks to prepare for the most challenging stretch of their season, the Sun Devils (2-3, 1-1 Pac-12) have time to reflect and make adjustments. There are plenty of

ASU Football at Stanford Video Recap

by Eliav Gabay - October 1, 2017October 7, 2017

From interceptions to record breakers - it was a game of firsts for both teams. ASU travelled to Stanford and Cardinal RB Bryce Love put on a show. WCSN Football reporter Eliav Gabay was in Palo Alto to tell the story.