(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
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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: Sun Devils making tweaks ahead of clash with No. 5 Washington
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State’s quarterback is healthy, one of its top wide receivers is returning to action and the Sun Devils are facing a team they have beaten 11 times in their last 12 games. But ASU is still an unsurprisingly big underdog for this Saturday’s game against No. 5 Washington, being
ASU Football: Once inefficient, ASU’s improved offense ready for big second half of season
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) From one of the most inefficient units in the country last year, Arizona State’s offense has transformed into one of the nation’s sharpest attacks so far this season, a crucial development in the team's pursuit of bowl berth. The Sun Devils ranked 87th in offensive efficiency among all FBS teams last
ASU Football: Bye week comes at a crucial time for the Sun Devils
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) A 34-24 loss to Stanford brought ASU football back to earth after riding the high of upsetting Oregon. Now, with two weeks to prepare for the most challenging stretch of their season, the Sun Devils (2-3, 1-1 Pac-12) have time to reflect and make adjustments. There are plenty of
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ASU Football: Sun Devils reclaim momentum with win over Oregon
ASU Football: Improved Wilkins ready to carry hot start into conference play
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) During the preseason, Arizona State football’s detractors pointed to the quarterback position as a glaring weak spot on the roster. Through three games, redshirt junior Manny Wilkins has quieted that narrative, shining as one of the few bright spots in the Sun Devils 1-2 start. As coach Todd Graham
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: Sun Devils still searching for an identity following loss to Texas Tech
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) A lot remains unclear for ASU football after a 52-45 loss to Texas Tech on Saturday. The result is undoubtedly disappointing, and fans have continued to express their vitriol on social media, but there are still reasons for hesitant optimism. The Sun Devils trailed 35-17 at halftime and looked