(Photo via Rebecca Striffler/WCSN) In its last two contests, Arizona State Football faced two of the nation’s most potent passing attacks in Colorado and No. 5 Washington. Completely shutting down such talented and high-powered offenses is simply out of the question for most teams — the Sun Devils are no exception —
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Sun Devils stay encouraged after 27-24 loss to Colorado
(Photo via Sam Volante/WCSN) In the two games leading up to Saturday’s Arizona State football game against Colorado, the Sun Devils stood just plays away from their first Power 5 win of the season. Whether it was costly turnovers or poor situational moments, ASU self-destructed when it mattered most against USC
ASU Football: Takeaways from the Sun Devils’ 24-21 loss to Cal
(Photo via Spencer Barnes/WCSN) Even after Arizona State Football showed signs of improvement in its 42-28 defeat to then-No. 5 USC a week ago, many set lofty prospects for first-year head coach Kenny Dillingham to lead his team to victory at California on Saturday. Perhaps these reservations were for good reason. ASU’s second
ASU Football: Sun Devils’ woes lead to first road loss at California
(Photo via Spencer Barnes/WCSN) Not only was Saturday’s game at California Memorial Stadium Arizona State Football’s first road game of the season but it was also viewed as the Sun Devils’ best remaining chance to pick up a Pac-12 Conference win. Coming off a better-than-expected performance against then-No. 5 USC the previous
Skattebo’s versatility solves ASU’s offensive woes
(Photo via Spencer Barnes/WCSN) It’s fourth-and-7 for Arizona State football at midfield. Down two scores in the fourth quarter, the Sun Devils needed someone to step up to keep the pulse alive inside Mountain America Stadium. As the heartbeat began to slow, junior running back Cam Skattebo acted as a defibrillator. Redshirt
Sun Devils show improvement despite 42-28 loss to No. 5 USC
(Photo via Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham knew his team would be dialed in for its matchup with No. 5 USC almost immediately after last week’s 29-0 loss to Fresno State. Upsetting a talented Trojans squad led by junior quarterback and reigning Heisman Memorial Trophy winner
Sun Devils hope to rise to the occasion versus No. 5 USC
(Photo via Bec Striffler/WCSN) Thus far this season, Arizona State football has been on a downward trajectory. Following a promising start to the season in the first half against Southern Utah, the Sun Devils' quality of play has progressively deteriorated due to over a dozen injuries to key personnel, which lead
ASU Football: Sun Devils Fail to Overcome Second-half Woes
(Photo via Bec Striffler/WCSN) TEMPE — With Arizona State Football’s week one weather catastrophe win against Southern Utah in the rearview mirror, the Sun Devils turned their attention to Power Five opponent and future conference foe Oklahoma State on Saturday night. Despite a more traditional game timeline in week two, it was
ASU Football: Sun Devils hang on in wild-weather season opener
(Photo via Brendan O'Keefe/WCSN) Arizona State Football head coach Kenny Dillingham fervently preached his “Activate the Valley” campaign all throughout the Sun Devils’ offseason. It was a rallying cry for the Phoenix metro area to get behind the program he was set to rebuild. But on Thursday night in ASU’s season opener