(Photo: Karli Matthias/WCSN) It’s hard to win games when a starting pitcher puts up a quality start, yet, can’t receive any run support by his hitters. That’s how freshman starting pitcher Cooper Benson and No. 9 Arizona State (1-2) felt on Saturday night as the Devils fell to No. 13 Michigan (3-0)
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ASU Football: Behind ground attack, Sun Devils win third-straight Territorial Cup
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Rob Likens wanted to take the guess-work out of things. At halftime, the Arizona State (7-5, 4-5 Pac-12) offensive coordinator wanted to get back to the basics after a first half which featured poor pass-blocking, a few botched snaps and some drops by receivers. Rob Likens wanted to run
ASU Football: Sun Devil defense responds to biggest test of year
(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: Daniels and Devils down No. 6 Ducks 31-28, knock UO out of CFP contention
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) In a four-game losing streak with potential first-round pick Justin Herbert and the No. 6 Oregon Ducks looming into Tempe this week and hunting for a College Football Playoff berth, Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards and his interaction with his freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels before the game
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: Defense must set the tone to prevent early deficits
ASU Football: Poor first quarter spoils Yellen’s debut
(Photo: Marlee Smith/WCSN) Joey Yellen was up to the task. Notified he would get the first action of his college career on Tuesday barring a miracle with Jayden Daniels’ injured left leg, the true freshman from Mission Viejo, Calif., operated the Sun Devils’ offense at a high level. “Because we have a
ASU Football: Sun Devils Cannot Overcome Early Deficit, Fall to USC 31-26
ASU Football: Sun Devil defense prepares for USC’s Air Raid attack
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Practice builds muscle memory. At least that is what Arizona State defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales believes. When sophomore safety Aashari Crosswell was penalized for kicking an incomplete UCLA pass during the Sun Devils’ 42-32 loss to the Bruins, it wasn’t an unfamiliar sight. “We talk about stuff all the
