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Redshirt sophomore quarterback Taylor Kelly launches a pass after rolling out of the pocket during the Sun Devils’ 45-43 loss to UCLA on Oct. 27. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Football maintains focus despite long layoff until bowl

With the long layoff between games, the players are focusing on the Midshipmen, but the bulk of their attention is on themselves.

By William Boor | December 9, 2012

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Taylor Kelly hands the ball off to senior running back Cameron Marshall during the Sun Devils’ 45-43 loss to UCLA on Oct. 27. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Bowl predictions: Pac-12 should finish 7-1

The State Press examined the eight bowl games, and analyzed how each Pac-12 team fares against their respective opponent.

By Josh Nacion and Mitch Terrell | December 5, 2012

Redshirt senior linebacker Brandon Magee stands with his fellow captains during the coin toss in ASU’s 46-7 win over Washington State on Nov. 17. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Football gets back on track after Graham’s 1st season

Simply reaching a bowl was progress that coach Todd Graham has built upon in just his first season.

By William Boor | December 4, 2012

Redshirt junior defensive tackle Will Sutton pulls down NAU senior quarterback Cary Grossart during the Sun Devils’ 63-6 win over the Lumberjacks on Aug. 30. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Younger football players maximize on extra practices

Practices have been different lately for the ASU football team. Backups and young players are required to stick around and practice more, which gives them a chance to get the coaches’ attention.

By Edmund Hubbard | December 3, 2012

Northern Illinois, MACtion deserving of BCS bowl bid

From Ohio upsetting Penn State in the first week of the season, to Kent State knocking off an undefeated Rutgers team Oct. 27, MACtion has proved its worth.

By Justin Janssen | December 3, 2012

Coach Todd Graham speaks to a reporter following his first victory as ASU’s head coach against NAU 63-6 on Aug. 30. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU football draws Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl, will play Navy

ASU will face Navy in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco.

By William Boor | December 2, 2012

Has the Pac-12 conference experienced an "off" year? Photo courtesy of Reddit.

Pitchfork Sports: Football season winds down, expectations rise

Did the Pac-12 conference improve — ASU particularly — or is the newly-formed Pac-12 conference experiencing saturation within the teams and players this year?

By Evan Triantafilidis | December 1, 2012

Cardinals need to clip Whisenhunt’s feathers

For the Arizona Cardinals, it’s once again that time to cut ties.

By Mitch Terrell | November 29, 2012

Video: Territorial Cup returns to ASU

Arizona State archivist Rob Spindler made the trip down to Tucson on Nov. 28 to retrieve the oldest rivalry trophy in the NCAA. The Sun Devils brought home a replica of the trophy after its 41-34 win over the University of Arizona.

By Carina Dominguez | November 29, 2012

Graham, ASU football exceeded expectations at 7-5

While everyone expected this season to be a rebuilding year for ASU football, it ended up being an improvement.

By Josh Nacion | November 28, 2012

The 3rd-ranked Oregon Ducks face the 24th-ranked ASU Sun Devils in Sun Devil Stadium on Thursday, October 18th. Both Oregon and ASU enter the game with a conference record of 3-0, sitting atop the PAC-12 North and South rankings, respectively. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Cactus Sports funds ASU superfan's trip to bowl game

Cactus Sports owner Tony Scoma reached out to Oso and offered him with an opportunity of a lifetime — a fundraiser to help cover Oso’s trip to ASU’s bowl game this December.

By Josh Nacion | November 28, 2012

Territorial Cup trophy returns to campus Wednesday

The Territorial Cup will be returned to its original home Wednesday.

By Mitch Terrell | November 27, 2012

Sports journalists need to put their egos away and report

It seems more and more reporters like Rick Reilly would rather be the story than to report on stories.

By Ross Dunham | November 27, 2012

Texas A&M’s Manziel should be unanimous Heisman winner

The freshman quarterback in College Station known as “Johnny Football” should be running away with the Heisman award.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 26, 2012

Redshirt junior linebacker Grandville Taylor went through stressful times as a walk-on football player at ASU, but his family and hard work helped him persevere to earn a scholarship. (Photo courtesy Tracye Taylor)

Football walk-ons overcome financial struggles for scholarships

Walk-on successes are few and far between.

By William Boor | November 26, 2012

Sutton named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year

The Pac-12 Conference released all its conference teams Monday, and 15 Sun Devils were honored

By William Boor | November 26, 2012

ASU defense steps up in fourth quarter vs. UA

Graham is now 1-0 against UA following the 41-34 victory. And his defense matured during the game.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 24, 2012

ASU football dethrones UA to regain Territorial Cup

As the clock hit zero and ASU's 41-34 Territorial Cup win over UA became official, the Sun Devils' midfield celebration was understated.

By William Boor | November 24, 2012

UA collapses in crunch time vs. ASU

UA’s roller coaster of a game against ASU crashed to a disastrous end in the fourth quarter.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 23, 2012

Video: ASU celebrates Territorial Cup victory over Arizona

ASU celebrates Territorial Cup victory over Arizona from The State Press on Vimeo. ASU celebrates with Territorial Cup trophy from The State Press on Vimeo.

By Sports Multimedia | November 23, 2012

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