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Oregon State senior wide receiver Markus Wheaton sprints up the middle into the open field against ASU’s secondary in the Beavers’ 36-26 win on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Neil Abrew)

Wheaton’s big game helps Beavers rally over ASU

When the Beavers were down 11 points, Markus Wheaton gave them the spark they needed.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 4, 2012

College football playoff is coming two years too late

Last Saturday showed why — once again — that college football is the most exciting regular season sport.

By Justin Janssen | November 4, 2012

Redshirt junior defensive tackle Will Sutton (90), redshirt sophomore linebacker Carl Bradford (52) and junior defensive end Junior Onyeali (5) stand at the line in ASU’s 36-26 loss to Oregon State on Saturday night. (Photo courtesy of Neil Abrew/The Daily Barometer)

Defensive lapses costly as ASU football falls to Oregon State

ASU coach Todd Graham strives to have an explosive, “high octane” offense, but in the Sun Devils' (5-4, 3-3 Pac-12) 36-26 loss to Oregon State, it was the Beavers' offense making the big plays.

By William Boor | November 3, 2012

Live Tweet: ASU at Oregon State

By CManager | November 3, 2012

Ariz. sports fans need to stay loyal amid struggles

ASU football — Arizona sports fans in general — need to make a decision: either support their teams through thick and thin, or get out of the way.

By Danny Shapiro | November 1, 2012

Junior safety Alden Darby stands in UCLA redshirt senior running back Johnathan Franklin’s way during the Sun Devils’ 45-43 loss to UCLA on Oct. 27. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU football vies to end losing streak at Oregon State

ASU enters Saturday's road contest against Oregon State as one of the top statistical defenses in the Pac-12

By William Boor | November 1, 2012

The EDGE: Sutton may not be enough

ASU will need to play a near perfect game to pull off the upset.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 1, 2012

Freshman running back D.J. Foster breaks through the hole at the line of scrimmage in ASU’s 45-43 loss to UCLA on Oct. 27. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU football’s RBs prosper as receivers

ASU’s leading receivers this season do not have the word “receiver” in their position title.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 31, 2012

NEIL ABREW | The Daily Barometer
Oregon State junior quarterback Cody Vaz scrambles out of the pocket during the Beavers’ 21-7 win over Utah on Oct. 20. (Photo courtesy of Neil Abrew / The Daily Barometer)

Beavers look to rebound at home against ASU

No. 11 Oregon State hopes to bounce back Saturday night with a win over ASU.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 31, 2012

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Taylor Kelly roams out of the pocket to look for an open receiver during the Sun Devils’ 45-43 loss to UCLA last Saturday. (Photo by Vince Dwyer)

Kelly, Coyle put in extra work together after practice

QB Taylor Kelly said it’s the second straight week he’s stayed after practice to work with tight end Chris Coyle.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 30, 2012

Redshirt junior wide receiver Kevin Ozier catches a pass for a touchdown during the Sun Devils’ 43-21 loss to No. 4 Oregon on Oct. 18. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Ozier once snubbed by Oregon State, eyes redemption

Kevin Ozier was excited and hoped to get an offer from Oregon State, but it never came.

By William Boor | October 30, 2012

Video: Todd Graham discusses loss to UCLA after Tuesday practice

By William Boor | October 30, 2012

Fans will miss David Stern for the good or bad

No matter how much you like or dislike David Stern, the sports world will miss him when he retires.

By Josh Nacion | October 29, 2012

Colin Parker stands with his father, Anthony, after ASU’s victory over USC in 2010. ASU won 43-22. (Photo courtesy of Colin Parker)

Former Sun Devil used time at ASU to reach NFL

Arizona Cardinals linebacker and Sun Devil football alumnus Colin Parker overcame injury issues, using his time at ASU to reach his goal of playing in the National Football League.

By Kyle Payne | October 29, 2012

Football head coach Todd Graham observes the action on the field during the Sun Devils’ 45-43 loss to UCLA on Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Graham expects ASU football to respond to adversity

Todd Graham knows the team has little time to reflect, but he is expecting a strong response from his team as they travel to No. 11 Oregon State this weekend.

By William Boor | October 29, 2012

ASU honors alumni in NFL

To honor the greats of ASU’s football history, homecoming week hosted about 60 alumni for the “Legends Luncheon: Celebrating the NFL” on Friday at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel to an audience of more than 300 people.

By Janslle Ong | October 28, 2012