(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) After two years of decline, Arizona State’s offense looks like it might be back. It’s no surprise its turnaround is coinciding with the rise of sophomore standout N’Keal Harry. During coach Todd Graham's tenure, the Sun Devils attack has been at its best when it has a legitimate go-to target in
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Pac-12 Pickings: Ranked teams tested in conference openers
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) For the first time this season, this weekend provided a full slate of Pac-12 action. The return of conference play was accompanied by a splattering of competitive games, especially for the league's ranked members. Aside from Washington, the Pac-12's top contenders were tested in their conference openers. It started on Friday
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ASU Football: Sun Devils reclaim momentum with win over Oregon
ASU Football: Improved Wilkins ready to carry hot start into conference play
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) During the preseason, Arizona State football’s detractors pointed to the quarterback position as a glaring weak spot on the roster. Through three games, redshirt junior Manny Wilkins has quieted that narrative, shining as one of the few bright spots in the Sun Devils 1-2 start. As coach Todd Graham
ASU Football: Defense faces make-or-break matchup with Oregon
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Since the first day of fall camp, ASU defensive coordinator Phil Bennett has been brutally honest about the youth and inexperience in his secondary. He admits that their development is a “journey” — one that has proved arduous for this wide-eyed group through its first three games. He’s also
ASU Football: Offense might have turned corner with big half in Texas
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) All the components were there for ASU’s offense to crumble in the second half of its visit to Texas Tech. Instead, the unit caught fire, scoring four straight touchdowns to erase an 18-point deficit. Prior to the final 30 minutes in Lubbock, ASU’s offense had shown flashes of brilliance
Pac-12 Pickings: Conference’s top teams underwhelm in week three
(Photo: Brett Deckert/WCSN) The Pac-12 could do no wrong in the season’s first two weeks. This past Saturday, the conference could do little right. Two of the league’s five ranked teams lost to Group of 5 schools. Its highest ranked member came narrowly close to falling to an unranked opponent at home. Three of
ASU Football: Sun Devils still searching for an identity following loss to Texas Tech
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) A lot remains unclear for ASU football after a 52-45 loss to Texas Tech on Saturday. The result is undoubtedly disappointing, and fans have continued to express their vitriol on social media, but there are still reasons for hesitant optimism. The Sun Devils trailed 35-17 at halftime and looked
ASU Football: Sun Devils comeback falls short in road loss to Texas Tech
(Photo: Jack Harris/WCSN) LUBBOCK, Texas – It initially looked like an unavoidable embarrassment; then seemingly appeared destined to become a classic comeback. But in the end, Arizona State couldn’t shake their losing demons in a 52-45 away defeat to Texas Tech. Despite trailing by 18 points on three separate occasions Saturday night, the Sun Devils clawed their way