(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) The Arizona State Sun Devils (3-2, 1-1 Pac-12) came home to Tempe on a two-game losing streak, looking for a spark to propel them to their first conference win. A record breaking performance from their sophomore running back did just that. In the first year of the post-Demario Richard and
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ASU Football GALLERY: Sun Bowl 52-31 loss to NC State
ASU Football: Sun Devils manufacture chaos in upset over Washington
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Chaos in sports is often viewed as a random confluence of events that produces a shocking result. It happens all the time in college football — particularly early in the season when highly touted teams are still defining their identity. But chaos isn’t random. It’s inevitable, manufactured mayhem that
ASU Football: Sun Devils face biggest test yet in No. 5 Washington
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Bye weeks provide teams with an opportunity to reflect and improve on their weaknesses. After two full weeks of practice following a road loss to Stanford, ASU football will need its best effort of the season when it returns to the field Saturday. No. 5 Washington (6-0) rolls into
ASU Football: Offense might have turned corner with big half in Texas
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) All the components were there for ASU’s offense to crumble in the second half of its visit to Texas Tech. Instead, the unit caught fire, scoring four straight touchdowns to erase an 18-point deficit. Prior to the final 30 minutes in Lubbock, ASU’s offense had shown flashes of brilliance
ASU Football: Previewing a Pivotal Matchup with Texas Tech
ASU Football: Sun Devils ground attack stifled in season opener
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Throughout this fall’s preseason camp, Arizona State portrayed renewed optimism in their running game. With the senior duo of Kalen Ballage and Demario Richard returning behind a rejuvenated offensive line, there was a strong belief the unit could progress after its 112th national ranking last year. “If we can
ASU Football: Sun Devils escape an ugly season opener
ASU Football: Running Back Battle, Spring Practice notes
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) ASU's spring practice continued today as the Sun Devils held their fourth spring practice at Kajikawa Practice Fields. During the half and hour media availability, the players participated in individual position drills, stretching, ball security and tempo. Running Back Battle The biggest story line of the 2017-2018 football season is
ASU Football: Sun Devils, Wildcats set for 90th Territorial Cup matchup
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) This season’s Arizona State-Arizona matchup brings less allure than most years, but it’s still the Territorial Cup nonetheless. The teams have a combined 7-15 record and ASU has all of the Pac-12 wins between the two. That said, there are plenty of storylines to monitor Friday night in Tucson. 5. Who