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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

Live Tweet: The Duel in the Desert

By CManager | November 23, 2012

The Edge: UA favored to defend Cup

The last three road teams have won the Territorial Cup, but UA gets the slight edge.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 20, 2012

Redshirt senior safety Keelan Johnson returns an interception in ASU’s 46-7 blowout of Washington State on Saturday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Football stands toe-to-toe vs. UA for grudge match

If the Sun Devils want to return to Tempe with their second Territorial Cup victory in the past three seasons, they will need to slow down the Wildcats' offense.

By William Boor | November 20, 2012

Carey leads UA’s ground attack for rivalry bout

UA challenges ASU in Tucson looking to win back-to-back Territorial Cup games.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 20, 2012

Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell bet a dinner and a six-pack of beer from Four Peaks Brewery that ASU would beat UA in Friday's Territorial Cup football game. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Mitchell bets dinner, six-pack on ASU Territorial Cup victory

Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell is putting Sun Devil honor and a six-pack of beer on the line in Friday’s rivalry game against UA.

By Tess Homan | November 20, 2012

Video: Graham discusses UA, Jaxon Hood

ASU Football Head Coach Todd Graham discusses Friday night's game against in-state arch rival UA as well as ASU defensive lineman Jaxon Hood.

By MultimediaDirector | November 20, 2012

Coyle learned his grip on the ball from his father's water polo goalie experience.
Photo by Kailin Biggerstaff

Generational Steps

Having been raised by retired Navy Commanders and undergone rigorous training to be a tight end, Chris Coyle understands discipline and what it can reap.

By Evan Triantafilidis | November 19, 2012

Senior wide receiver Rashad Ross carries the ball near the sideline during the Sun Devils’ 46-7 win over Washington State on Saturday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Receivers finally emerge in win over Washington State

The wide receivers’ performance stood out on Saturday, as the group has been maligned all season.

By William Boor | November 19, 2012

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