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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: Daniels and Devils down No. 6 Ducks 31-28, knock UO out of CFP contention

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by Gareth Kwok - November 23, 2019November 23, 2019

(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: Oregon vs. Arizona State Instant-Recap

by Gabe Swartz - November 23, 2019November 23, 2019

The kryptonite that had been ever so present for the Arizona State Sun Devils (6-5, 3-5 Pac-12) was noticeably absent in the first half of the Sun Devils matchup with No. 6 Oregon (9-2, 7-1 Pac-12). After allowing opponents to score on the first possession of the game in three

ASU Football: Oregon vs. ASU Halftime Instant-Recap

by Gabe Swartz - November 23, 2019November 23, 2019

(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) The kryptonite that had been ever so present for the Arizona State Sun Devils (5-5, 2-5 Pac-12) was noticeably absent in the first half of the Sun Devils matchup with No. 6 Oregon (9-1, 7-0 Pac-12), helping the Sun Devils take a 10-7 lead into halftime. After allowing

ASU Football: Poor first quarter spoils Yellen’s debut

by Gabe Swartz - November 11, 2019

(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

by Gareth Kwok - November 9, 2019

(Photo: Marlee Smith/WCSN) Arizona State lost its third straight game in a heartbreaker to USC on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 31-26. It drops the Devils to 5-4 overall and 2-4 in Pac-12 play. It was a game that ASU should not have been in. Backup freshman quarterback Joey Yellen

ASU Football: ASU at UCLA Instant Recap

by Gabe Swartz - October 26, 2019October 26, 2019

(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) The Herm Edwards era reached new lows Saturday night in Pasadena, as the Arizona State Sun Devils (5-3, 2-3 Pac-12) fell to the UCLA Bruins (3-5, 3-2 Pac-12), 42-32. After struggling to keep its composure last week in an 18-point loss at Utah – the Sun Devils were

ASU Football: Aiyuk’s emergence helps Sun Devil offense step up

by Gabe Swartz - October 15, 2019October 15, 2019

(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: Colorado vs ASU Instant Recap

by Gareth Kwok - September 21, 2019

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) First Half The Devils opened conference play against the Buffaloes and immediately received two punches from the Colorado offense. Running back Alex Fontenot punched it in from a yard away after quarterback Steven Montez led a ten play, 75 yard drive in just five minutes. Star wideout Laviska Shenault only

ASU Football: Devils Overcome Sluggish Offensive Performance in 19-7 Victory

by Gareth Kwok - September 7, 2019

(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Arizona State (2-0) overcame poor offensive play to pull away from Sacramento State 19-7. On a rather disappointing night for ASU in the red zone, Cristian Zendejas knocked in four field goals, and Jayden Daniels passed for over 300 yards and a touchdown to give ASU its second