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No. 16 Sun Devils visit Arizona for 98th edition of the Territorial Cup

by Sean Brennan - November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Photo courtesy of The Arizona Republic Throw out the record books for this Saturday’s game at Arizona Stadium. The Territorial Cup is the annual battle where Arizona’s two largest schools and bitter rivals — Arizona State and Arizona — face one another and battle for in-state bragging rights. No matter what happens

ASU Jumps To No. 16 In College Football Playoff Rankings

by Sean Brennan - November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) Last week, Arizona State reached heights it hadn’t seen in a decade. When the third round of rankings for the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff was announced on Nov. 19, the Sun Devils slotted in at No. 21, marking the first time they appeared on the list since

No. 21 ASU set for crucial matchup against No. 14 BYU

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by Tia Reid - November 23, 2024November 23, 2024

(Photo courtesy of BYU Athletics) On July 2, despite months of recruiting top talent from the portal and an entire offseason of work, ASU football found out, along with the rest of the world, that Big 12 Conference media voters didn’t think it was enough. After a 3-9 finish in Kenny Dillingham’s

Takeaways: Sun Devils jump out to early lead, upset No. 16 Kansas State 24-14

by Sammy Nute - November 16, 2024November 16, 2024

That was a statement game. Picked to finish last in the Big 12 earlier this season, Arizona State football has had to fight off the negative narratives all season. Despite sprinting out to a 7-2 start, the Sun Devils entered Saturday’s game with one final narrative to squash. ‘Well, they might

Sun Devils look to follow narrow path to College Football Playoff

by Sammy Nute - November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

TEMPE — The 2024 college football season has been one of massive change. Conference realignment and the expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams has changed the landscape of the sport. Arguably the largest change is the introduction of guaranteed spots in the playoffs, allowing teams to take charge

ASU Football: Upset-minded Sun Devils, Stanford set to clash in Tempe

by Valentina Martinez - October 8, 2021October 8, 2021

(Photo: Haley Spracale/WCSN) The Friday night conference matchup is set: No. 22 Arizona State Football will host the Stanford Cardinal in what has the potential to be a very physical and tough game at Sun Devil Stadium. Both teams are coming off exciting and unexpected wins. ASU is now the Pac-12 Conference

ASU Football: Sun Devil defense responds to biggest test of year

by Gabe Swartz - November 24, 2019November 24, 2019

(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) A four-game winning streak forces those in a program to search for answers. At times, some of those answers might seem desperate. On Wednesday, defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales told members of the media that he suggested an 11-on-11 scrimmage during pregame warmups. That idea was quickly dismissed. But when the

ASU Football: Sun Devils’ quest for bowl eligibility continues against No. 6 Washington

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by Colton Dodgson - November 19, 2016

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) In the midst of injury and misfortune, the road doesn’t get any easier for Arizona State and Todd Graham. The Sun Devils will take on No. 6 Washington in Seattle on Saturday, looking to snap their four-game losing streak. The Huskies will be the best offensive team the Sun Devils

ASU Football: Familar flaws at center stage in Sun Devils’ 49-26 loss to No. 15 Utah

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by Colton Dodgson - November 11, 2016November 11, 2016

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) At this point, the Sun Devils are looking to just clinch a bowl berth. Arizona State (5-5) fell to the Utah Utes (8-2) 49-26 in the final home game of the season on Thursday night – the team’s fourth-straight loss since starting 5-1. Much of the same problems that have