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ALL FOR ONE: ASU senior wide receiver Mike Willie breaks a tackle while running up field after a catch during the Sun Devils’ victory over USC on Saturday. Junior quarterback Brock Osweiler has made good use of all his receivers so far this season. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football wary of repeat scenario

Dennis Erickson does not believe history will repeat itself when winless Oregon State comes to town. | Slideshow inside |

By William Boor | September 27, 2011

Video: Erickson, Osweiler look ahead to Oregon State

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By Master Tesfatsion | September 26, 2011

Devil Dish: Sept. 27

A team on the hot seat made a statement on national television. What’s missing?

By John McKelvey III | September 26, 2011

Recap of ASU's 43-22 victory over USC

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By Andrew Boven | September 26, 2011

HONORED: Senior linebacker Shelly Lyons trots back to the Pat Tillman Tunnel after the first half of the Sun Devils’ 43-22 victory over USC. Lyons was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week for his performance on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Lyons earns Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week

Shelly Lyons was rewarded Monday by being named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week.

By Tyler Emerick | September 26, 2011

Slideshow: ASU Football Fans

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By photoed | September 25, 2011

Offensive line stars for ASU offense

The offensive line returned to its old form as only a sack was recorded to the Trojans’ defense

By Master Tesfatsion | September 25, 2011

GOING NOWHERE: USC redshirt freshman wide receiver Kyle Prater gets tackled by a group of Sun Devils during ASU’s victory on Saturday. The Sun Devil defense forced four turnovers, including an interception for a touchdown. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football’s stellar defense knocks off Trojans

It wasn’t always pretty, but the ASU football team’s defense continually found ways to make big plays when it mattered most.

By Greg Dillard | September 25, 2011

DOWN TO MISTAKES: USC junior quarterback Matt Barkley extends for a handoff to redshirt senior Marc Tyler in the Trojan’s 43-22 loss to ASU. Crucial penalties and untimely turnovers contributed to the end of USC’s 11-game winning streak against the Sun Devils. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

USC’s 11-game win streak against ASU ends

No matter how long or impressive they may be, all streaks come to an end.

By William Boor | September 25, 2011

BLUE SHOWER: ASU junior linebacker Vontaze Burfict (left) and redshirt senior cornerback Omar Bolden dump the ceremonial Powerade on coach Dennis Erickson in the 4th quarter of the Sun Devils’ 43-22 upset over USC. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football finally vanquishes USC

The win snapped an 11 game losing streak to the No. 23 Trojans | Slideshow inside |

By Tyler Emerick | September 25, 2011

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By Sports Multimedia | September 24, 2011

FRIEND TURNED FOE: Redshirt freshman backup quarterback Mike Bercovici receives the snap during the fourth quarter of the Sun Devils’ 48-14 win over UC Davis on Sept. 1. Bercovici will be reunited with his high school teammate, USC redshirt freshman D.J. Morgan, when ASU faces off against the Trojans on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Bercovici reunited with former teammate on USC

The USC game itself will be a little odd for Mike Bercovici, who grew up as a Trojans supporter.

By Tyler Emerick and Greg Dillard | September 22, 2011

READY FOR BATTLE: USC junior quarterback Matt Barkley drops back and looks for a receiver during the Sun Devils’ loss to the Trojans in Tempe last season. USC is wary but looking for the win against ASU. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

USC heads to Tempe with long win streak

While the Trojans trip to the desert will be their first road trip of the season, they seem to be fairly comfortable in Tempe as they have won five straight contests in Sun Devil Stadium.

By William Boor | September 22, 2011

TOUGH OUTLOOK: ASU senior center Garth Gerhart snaps the ball to junior quarterback Brock Osweiler during the UC Davis game earlier this season. The Sun Devils face an uphill battle against USC on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Southern Cal favored in Tempe

ASU is fortunate to kick off its Pac-12 schedule at home in Sun Devil Stadium, but the No. 23 Trojans will be a far from easy test.

By Greg Dillard | September 22, 2011

INJURY BUG: ASU sophomore Junior Onyeali makes a tackle during the Sun Devils’ OT win over Missouri on Sept. 9. Onyeali is the latest player to go down after suffering an ankle injury against Illinois on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

ASU finding ways around injured starters

Injuries have long been an unfortunate part of the game of football.

By Greg Dillard | September 22, 2011

ALL-AROUND: ASU sophomore wide receiver Kyle Middlebrooks tries to break a tackle during the Sun Devils victory over UC Davis on Sept. 1. The versatility and athleticism that Middlebrooks and junior Jamal Miles provide has been a major part of the Sun Devils’ success so far this season. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Middlebrooks’, Miles’ versatility on full display

There’s little doubt that junior Jamal Miles and sophomore Kyle Middlebrooks are the most versatile Sun Devils.

By Tyler Emerick | September 22, 2011

ANOTHER CHALLENGE: ASU junior Jamal Miles dodges a tackle during the Sun Devils’ win over Mizzou on Sept. 9. ASU faces another top-25 team at home when USC visits on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football looks to snap USC slump

The ASU football team is all too familiar with Southern California’s decade long stranglehold over the Sun Devils.

By Tyler Emerick | September 22, 2011

Sun Devil Stadium gets set for a kickoff as 70,236 spectators filled the bleachers in the Sept. 9, 2011 “Black Out” game against Missouri. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Blackout success improves attendance issues

While it is yet to be seen if the attendance increase will continue, the athletic department has hinted that the all black uniforms will make an encore appearance.

By William Boor | September 20, 2011

Devil Dish: Sept. 21

College football re-alignment has been messy so far, and I don’t see it getting any better.

By John McKelvey III | September 20, 2011

COMEBACK: ASU sophomore running back Deantre Lewis sprints with the ball in the open field in last year’s meeting with Oregon in October. Following his injury from a random shooting in February, Lewis has been fully participating in practice and is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against USC. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Football’s Onyeali sidelined at least six weeks

The injuries just keep coming for the Sun Devil’s defense.

By William Boor | September 20, 2011

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