(Photo: Brett Deckert/WCSN) Over the first four games of the season, the Sun Devils carried the ball 197 times for 946 yards and 16 touchdowns. On the heels of such a potent rushing attack, they started the season 4-0. Since then, Arizona State has lost two of its last three contests. In
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ASU Football: Defense anchors Sun Devils in 23-20 win over Rosen, UCLA
(Photo: Brett Deckert/WCSN) Entering Saturday night’s game against Josh Rosen and the UCLA Bruins, redshirt freshman quarterback Brady White dominated headlines. Following the Sun Devils' 23-20 victory in Tempe, that focus shifted to a defense that, via the contributions of some moving parts, looked much improved. ASU head coach Todd Graham elected to
ASU Football: Wilkins, Sam doubtful, Richard, Ballage to play
ASU Football: Five questions for the Sun Devils’ matchup against USC
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) It’s hard to ignore the past history between Arizona State and USC. Because of USC’s sudden notoriety of getting rid of coaches after it faces ASU, this matchup has gained unexpected traction as a rivalry over the past few years. On Saturday, both teams will look to add another chapter
ASU Football: Sun Devils knock off Cal 51-41 behind 41 second half points
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Coming into Saturday’s Pac-12 opener against California-Berkeley, the theme of resilience had become recurring this season for Arizona State. That narrative held true as the Sun Devils knocked off Cal 51-41, outscoring the Golden Bears 41-17 in the second half. “I’m not going the stand up here and say halftime
ASU Football: Ballage and Richard continue to focus on wins rather than numbers
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) As Arizona State’s first conference bout with California-Berkeley approaches, the run game continues to serve as the pillar of Chip Lindsey’s offense. Featuring a three-headed monster comprised of Demario Richard, Kalen Ballage and quarterback Manny Wilkins, the rushing attack has accounted for 49 percent of the team’s offensive yardage,
ASU Football: Graham readies Sun Devils for conference opener
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) As Arizona State enters the conference portion of its schedule this weekend against California Berkeley, there are two things that Todd Graham wants changed. The team will continue to focus on rectifying the missed tackles that have plagued them to this point, and no one is going to drop
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: Ballage’s record-breaking night highlights 68-55 win over Mahomes, Texas Tech
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Following Arizona State’s 68-55 victory over Texas Tech, the night belonged to the now immortal Kalen Ballage. The one thing he made a point to do, however, was deflect all praise. He brought his starting o-line, a unit that, like other groups on this young team, underwent a serious