(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) The Arizona State defense has been a curious case. Everybody has seen the clutch gene the unit has possessed late in games, when stops are necessary. It's been the pass defense that has received most of the attention all season, predominantly because of their susceptibility to allowing big plays and
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ASU Football: First career touchdown propelling Jay Jay Wilson into larger role
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) During Saturday night’s game between Arizona State and California, the player who was on the receiving end of quarterback Manny Wilkins’ lone touchdown pass was almost unidentifiable to many Sun Devil fans. It wasn’t N’Keal Harry nor was it Tim White. Instead it was Jay Jay Wilson, a sophomore
ASU Football: Second half surge gives Sun Devils a 51-41 win
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) In a game that was billed as a shootout, Arizona State and Cal lived up to the hype. The Pac-12 opener hit the over in the final minute, and it wasn't short on theatrics. An exciting second half allowed the Sun Devils to prevail, winning 51-41. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAX-azBPKrg After the Sun Devils traded blows
ASU Football: Defensive outlook heading into Pac-12 play
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) The first test for Arizona State has been passed—a 3-0 showing in non-conference play that primarily was the result of an offense firing on all cylinders. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqX2JDM7odU&t=68s For the defense, however, many kinks are still being worked out to get the group into shape for Pac-12 play. Injuries, suspensions, and
ASU Football: TE Kohl is developing into a more physical player
ASU Football: Five takeaways from the Sun Devils’ 32-28 win over UTSA
ASU Football: Five questions for the Sun Devils’ matchup against UTSA
ASU Football: Rapid growth of offensive line inspires optimism
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Kalen Ballage’s eight touchdown performance in last weekend’s 68-55 victory over Texas Tech was nothing short of incredible. Still, one rather unbelievable fact continues to get lost in the shuffle – the state of the guys blocking for him. Arizona State’s offensive line, a unit that entered the season
ASU Football: Harvey becoming bigger piece in Sun Devils’ offense
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) There was a fairly new face on the field at wide receiver last Saturday for the Sun Devils. Jalen Harvey, a redshirt sophomore, is making a surge up the depth chart and has seen his breakthrough rewarded with an increase in playing time. Going alongside N’Keal Harry and Tim