(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Dressed in black and dazed with disbelief, ASU fans peered on as Manny Wilkins led the offense back onto the field. There was 2:04 left in the game. ASU was leading No. 5 Washington 13-7 and on the Huskies' 37-yard-line facing a fourth-and-three. A punt could have pinned the Huskies deep in
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ASU Football: Sun Devils manufacture chaos in upset over Washington
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Chaos in sports is often viewed as a random confluence of events that produces a shocking result. It happens all the time in college football — particularly early in the season when highly touted teams are still defining their identity. But chaos isn’t random. It’s inevitable, manufactured mayhem that
ASU Football: Sun Devils Stun No. 5 Washington – Instant Recap
(Photo: Jack Harris/WCSN) Arizona State had shown glimpses of its potential this year, but too often failed to put together the whole package in a 2-3 start to the season. On Saturday night, the Sun Devils were in control from the opening kick, upsetting No. 5 Washington 13-7 at Sun Devil Stadium. The previously unbeaten
ASU Football: Sun Devils surprise with dominant first half, lead #5 Washington 13-0
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) It has been 21 years since Arizona State has beaten a Top 5 opponent. In the first half against No. 5 Washington, the Sun Devils displayed the blueprint to pull off the upset, taking a 13-0 lead into halftime. The Huskies came to Sun Devil Stadium a perfect 6-0, untested
ASU Football: Sun Devils face biggest test yet in No. 5 Washington
(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
(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
ASU Football: Once inefficient, ASU’s improved offense ready for big second half of season
(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
(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
