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Football has inside lane to Pac-12 Championship

Don’t write off this 2011 Sun Devil football squad just yet.

By Kyle Newman | October 17, 2011

DOWN BUT NOT OUT: Junior quarterback Brock Osweiler contemplates on the bench during Oregon’s 41-27 win over the Sun Devils on Saturday. ASU is on its first bye week of the season, and plays against Colorado on Oct. 29 for the Homecoming game. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Football regrouping after tough loss to Oregon

There’s no question the ASU football team has a bitter taste in its mouth after Saturday’s 41-27 loss to then-No. 9 Oregon.

By Tyler Emerick | October 17, 2011

UPSET BID FAILED: ASU junior wide receiver Jamal Miles runs to the outside during Oregon’s 41-27 win on Saturday. The Sun Devils scored 14 points in the first quarter, but had trouble moving the ball downfield in the second half. (Photo courtesy of Michael Arellano)

A tale of two halves for the Sun Devils

The No. 24 Sun Devils fell victim to a bevy of debilitating mistakes and were unable to stop the No. 9 Ducks. | Slideshow inside |

By Greg Dillard | October 16, 2011

BACKUP SPARK: Oregon redshirt freshman quarterback Bryan Bennett runs sprints past a tackle during the Ducks’ win on Saturday. Bennett came on when junior quarterback Darron Thomas went down in the third quarter due to a knee injury. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Marineau | Oregon Daily Emerald)

Thomas injury doesn’t faze Ducks

For the second straight week, an Oregon victory was highlighted by an injury to an offensive leader.

By William Boor | October 16, 2011

Football commits costly mistakes, falls to Oregon

EUGENE, Ore -- In reality, the last Sun Devil offensive play of the game didn’t mean all that much. But it was a successful microcosm of the ASU football team’s disheartening night. Trailing by 14 points with under a minute to play in regulation, junior quarterback Brock Osweiler threw to a wide open Jamal Miles in the endzone. The ball hit the junior wide receiver squarely in the hands, but deflected away and into the opportunistic arms of Oregon senior cornerback Anthony Gildon. Deflated by several mental lapses Saturday, the No.

By Tyler Emerick | October 15, 2011

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No. 18 ASU football at No. 9 Oregon live updates

Follow along with State Press reporter Tyler Emerick as he brings you live updates from Autzen Stadium where the Sun Devils meet the Ducks on the prime time stage.

By Sports Multimedia | October 15, 2011

TURN AND GRAB: ASU senior wide receiver Mike Willie makes a catch during the Sun Devil’s loss to Oregon last year. The play of ASU’s receiving corps will be a big factor on Saturday. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

‘Gameday’ sets stage for Sun Devils

The chances of Lee Corso pulling on a Sparky head are slim

By Elijah Grasser | October 13, 2011

THE BIG ONE: ASU junior quarterback Brock Osweiler celebrates with the student section after the Sun Devils’ OT win over Missouri on Sept. 9. Saturday’s game against Oregon is shaping up to be the biggest regular-season game of the year. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

National spotlight again travels to Oregon

Autzen Stadium is where Brock Osweiler got his launch and where an undefeated season ended in 2007.

By Tyler Emerick | October 13, 2011

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Devil Dish: Oct. 14

Does the term “lockout” sound familiar?

By Justin Janssen | October 13, 2011

TALL ORDER: ASU corner backs Eddie Elder and Deveron Carr take down Oregon State junior wide receiver Markus Wheaton during the Sun Devils’ win over the Beavers on Sept. 1. Elder and Carr said defending against Oregon on Saturday will be tough, but the secondary is ready for the challenge. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Defense keys in on stopping UO ballcarriers

It will be up to the ASU secondary to read the UO option attack.

By Tyler Emerick | October 12, 2011

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Running game crucial in Ducks’ advantage over Sun Devils

The Ducks hold the edge in this highly anticipated battle.

By Greg Dillard | October 12, 2011

WITHOUT JAMES: Oregon junior running back LaMichael James runs to the outside during the Ducks’ 42-31 win over ASU last season. James may not be available this Saturday due to an elbow injury he suffered last week. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

UO offense ready to go without James

National spotlights and big stages are nothing new to the Oregon Ducks.

By William Boor | October 12, 2011

THE QUICK AND THE DEAD: ASU redshirt senior wide receiver Aaron Pflugrad turns upfield after a catch against Missouri. ASU offense coordinator Noel Mazzone is looking to up the offensive tempo against Oregon and try to match the Ducks’ speed. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Mazzone wants quick offense against UO

Noel Mazzone always wants to go faster. | Slideshow inside |

By Greg Dillard | October 11, 2011

Video: ASU preps for showdown at Oregon

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By Master Tesfatsion | October 10, 2011

Video: Recap of ASU's 35-14 victory over Utah

Recap of ASU's 35-14 victory over the Utes from The State Press on Vimeo.

By Andrew Boven | October 10, 2011

STEPPING UP: ASU redshirt freshman offensive lineman Tyler Sulka (54) follows a play during the Sun Devils’ win over UC Davis in September. With sophomore lineman Evan Finkenberg out due to injury, Sulka played against Utah on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football’s Sulka fills in at right tackle

ASU offensive lineman Tyler Sulka started at right tackle Saturday in Utah for the first time in a Sun Devil uniform.

By Tyler Emerick | October 10, 2011

STILL STANDING: Junior running back Jamal Miles tries to break a tackle by Utah junior linebacker Boo Andersen during the fourth quarter of the Sun Devils’ 35-14 win over the Utes. The Sun Devils are undefeated in Pac-12 play thus far this season. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Defense forces key turnovers in rout over Utes

Turnovers were the name of the game in the ASU football team’s 35-14 drubbing of Utah this past Saturday.

By Greg Dillard | October 9, 2011

TRIAL BY FIRE: Utah junior quarterback Jon Hays (left) carries the ball out of the pocket as junior running back John White blocks off an ASU defender in the Utes’ 35-14 loss to the Sun Devils. Hays threw for 199 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions in his first start of the season. (Photo courtesy of Nathan Sweet | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes ousted by Sun Devils’ second half comeback

Understandably the Utes were disappointed in their performance against ASU, but not everything was as bad as the run defense that really stood out.

By William Boor | October 9, 2011

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Devil Dish: Oct. 10

Al Davis wasn’t always the most popular figure, but his legacy in the NFL will live on forever.

By Greg Dillard | October 9, 2011

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Football uses strong second half to cruise past Utah

The ASU football team rallied from a 14-10 deficit to score three second half touchdowns.

By Tyler Emerick | October 8, 2011