(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Arizona State’s honeymoon came to a sudden and disappointing end Saturday at the hands of USC. The Trojans throttled ASU 41-20 and dominated every aspect of the game. The frustrating performance put on by the Sun Devils allowed for no shortage of reasons for why the game got away
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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: Stopping the run a point of emphasis for the Sun Devils
(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
ASU Football: Sun Devils have deep pool of talent at linebacker
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) Entering the season, one of the few positions that was left somewhat unaffected by turnover was the middle of the linebacker core. Returning were the likes of Salamo Fiso, Christian Sam and D.J. Calhoun, a group that combined for 223 tackles and 15.5 sacks last season, not to mention
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: Todd Graham looks ahead to USC, reflects on past
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Regardless of USC’s 1-3 record, head coach Todd Graham is preparing for yet another high-powered offensive attack when Arizona State travels to take on the Trojans in the Coliseum on Saturday. To make things more interesting, Graham also admitted that the Trojans’ current team doesn’t look too much different
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: 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