(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) Surrounding every major athletic program – both collegiate and professional – are always swirling clouds full of critics and doubters. Before the season even gets underway, there are dozens of projections and predictions, player outlooks and team evaluations filled with what could be seen as sneers. But how does
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ASU Football: 5 questions for the Sun Devils 2020 season
(Photo: Marlee Smith/WCSN) With Arizona State Football’s season opener against No. 20 USC on Saturday, WCSN football reporters Hunter Hippel and Gareth Kwok answer five of the most pressing questions left regarding the Sun Devils ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Trojans. How good can Jayden Daniels be in his
ASU Football: Daniels willingness to throw downfield unlocks Sun Devil offense
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Control seemed to be slipping away. Third-and-16. Four minutes and five seconds remaining in a game that Arizona State (6-5, 3-5 Pac-12) led at one point 24-7. With a 24-21 lead, freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels had the ball in his hands. The Sun Devil signal-caller had just been sacked
ASU Football: Oregon vs. ASU Halftime Instant-Recap
ASU Football: Sun Devils’ struggles continue, lose fourth-straight to Beavers
(Photo: Travis Whittaker/WCSN) It’s been the same story for Arizona State football this season, and yet again on Saturday night versus Oregon State, the Devils could not dig themselves out of a hole by poor defensive play early on. The Sun Devils dropped a nail-biter to the Beavers 35-34 in Corvallis, falling
ASU Football: Trio of Daniels, Benjamin and Aiyuk Giving Opposing Defenses Trouble
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has a nickname for the Arizona State Sun Devils' combination of himself, running back Eno Benjamin and quarterback Jayden Daniels, referring to it as the "Pick Your Poison" offense. “With all the athletes and all the weapons we have outside; receivers, running backs, Eno and
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 win shootout against Washington State
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils (5-1, 2-1 Pac-12) picked up from where they left off as they found their footing on the Tempe grass following the bye week, sneaking past the Washington State Cougars (3-3, 0-3 Pac-12) offensive attack, 38-34. The win is due in large part to multiple aspects of this ASU team; however,
ASU Football: Washington State vs Arizona State Instant Recap
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) 1st Half Herm Edwards and No. 18 Arizona State returned home on Saturday after a bye week to face Mike Leach and his Washington State Cougars. This is the first time Washington State has played Arizona State since 2016. The Cougars did not hesitate to start the scoring. Quarterback Anthony