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ASU senior wide receiver Mike Willie lays face down on the field after the Sun Devils’ loss to UA on Saturday. ASU had a chance to win with a last-minute drive, but were unable to score with two straight incompletions in the last nine seconds. (Photo by Elijah Grasser)

Football blows late lead, falls to UA in Territorial Cup

Trailing by four after blowing a 10 point fourth quarter lead, the Sun Devils (6-5, 4-4 Pac-12) failed to covert on two last-second passes from 15 yards out of the endzone and fell to UA in the Territorial Cup 31-27 in front of a sold out Sun Devil Stadium. | Slideshow inside |

By Tyler Emerick | November 19, 2011

Replay: UA vs ASU football

Follow along with our football beat writers as they bring you live updates from the 2011 Territorial Cup.

By Sports Multimedia | November 19, 2011

Steven Threet finding a new direction

Threet has made significant strides in all aspects of his new life.

By Tyler Emerick | November 18, 2011

Foles’ passing attack leads Wildcats into Tempe

UA will limp into this weekend’s contest with a three game losing streak

By William Boor | November 18, 2011

EDGE: Sun Devils should keep Territorial Cup

The Sun Devils could claim their second straight Duel in the Desert win.

By Greg Dillard | November 18, 2011

Stage set in Tempe for Duel in the Desert

The two major Grand Canyon State universities meet in Tempe with clashing aspirations on the line.

By Tyler Emerick | November 18, 2011

Podcast: Sun Devils desperate for Territorial Cup victory

Listen to our football beat writers Tyler Emerick, Greg Dillard and William Boor discuss the ASU football team’s collapse at Washington State, its troubled secondary and Saturday's Territorial Cup game against UA.

By State Press Staff | November 17, 2011

Oregon atop power rankings after beating Stanford

Here is how the conference stacks up.

By William Boor | November 17, 2011

Erickson, players reflect on magnitude of rivalry

Five Sun Devils gave their own answer as to what the Territorial Cup game means to them.

By Tyler Emerick | November 17, 2011

Back in black: Blackout returns for UA game

Saturday’s contest will be a blackout with players set to wear the all black uniforms.

By Greg Dillard | November 17, 2011

STILL THE LEADER: ASU coach Dennis Erickson leads the Sun Devil football team heading onto the field through the Pat Tillman Tunnel against USC on Sept. 24. Erickson said he remains focused for ASU’s rivalry game against UA on Saturday, despite hearing rumors regarding his job security. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Erickson focuses on UA, ignores job rumors

Dennis Erickson responded Monday to questions about his job security.

By Tyler Emerick | November 15, 2011

Devil Dish: Nov. 15

Our major sports enjoy a parity rarely seen in the rest of the world.

By Elijah Grasser | November 14, 2011

AIR ATTACK: ASU sophomore Alden Darby (4) dives to make a tackle while junior safety Keelan Johnson arrives in support during the Sun Devils’ 29-28 loss to UCLA. The Sun Devil defense gave up an uncharacteristic 503 yards passing during Saturday’s loss to Washington State. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Defense looked vulnerable against WSU

It started in the opening quarter and snowballed from there.

By Greg Dillard | November 14, 2011

Halliday keeps WSU’s bowl hopes alive

This may be Washington State’s most impressive win of the season

By William Boor | November 13, 2011

Podcast: Sun Devils hungry to win at Washington State

Listen to our football beat writers Tyler Emerick, Greg Dillard and William Boor discuss the ASU football team’s disappointing loss to UCLA, its trip to Pullman and whether or not it will still play in the Pac-12 title game.

By State Press Staff | November 9, 2011