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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

No. 23 USC vs ASU football live updates

USC vs ASU

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

The nations of Great Britain need to pull together

A soccer tournament in Great Britain without a British team would be a travesty.

By Elijah Grasser | September 19, 2011

Devil Dish: Sept. 20

What happened to Monday Night Football?

By Elijah Grasser | September 19, 2011

ON DEMAND: ASU’s offensive line waits for junior quarterback Brock Osweiler to call out the snap at the Missouri game on Sept. 9. The O-line looks to improve its pass protection for Osweiler when the Sun Devils face USC on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

O-line looks to fix issues from Illini loss

Now with Southern California coming into town, the Trojans will likely try to mimic some of the same looks Illinois shot at Brock Osweiler and the offensive line.

By Tyler Emerick | September 19, 2011

Daryl Quitalig The Daily Illini
Illinois' Tavon Wilson (3) tackles Arizona State's Cameron Marshall (6) during the game at Memorial Stadium. The Illini won 17-14.

Penalties, missed chances all too familiar

ASU fell victim to a plethora of missed chances and suffered a disappointing 17-14 loss to the Fighting Illini (3-0).

By Greg Dillard | September 18, 2011

Daryl Quitalig The Daily Illini
Illinois' Jason Ford (21) is tackled by Arizona State's Eddie Elder (2) during the game at Memorial Stadium. The Illini won 17-14.

Illinois hopes to use ASU upset as springboard

Although it is third game of the season, it was the first real test for the Illini.

By William Boor | September 18, 2011

Daryl Quitalig The Daily Illini
Arizona State's Chris Coyle (7) drops a pass on fourth down late in the fourth quarter during the game against the Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL. The dropped pass caused a turnover and the Sun Devils were not able to regain possession after this drive, so the Illini emerged victorious 17-14.

Mistakes on both sides of ball doom Sun Devils

ASU fell last year in similar self-inflicted fashions on the road.

By Tyler Emerick | September 18, 2011

ROAD TEST: ASU sophomore wide receiver Kyle Middlebrooks makes a return during the Sun Devils’ 48-14 win over UC Davis on Sept. 1. ASU expects a packed house when they travel to Illinois on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football heads to Illinois and hostile crowds

This week, the No. 22 Sun Devils (2-0) will pack up and debut their all white uniforms Saturday on the road against Illinois (2-0). | Slideshow inside |

By Tyler Emerick | September 15, 2011

Daryl Quitalig The Daily Illini
Ilinois' Nathan Scheelhaase (2) runs past South Dakota State's Anthony Wise (22) at the game at Memorial Stadium. In this Saturday, September 10, 2011 game, the Illini won 56-3.

Illini coach Zook taking ASU seriously

Despite the Sun Devils’ struggles against Missouri last week, Illinois head coach Ron Zook is impressed with the ASU defense. | Slideshow inside |

By William Boor | September 14, 2011

STRONG OUT WIDE: ASU senior wide receiver Mike Willie tries to jump over a pair of UC Davis defenders during the Sun Devils’ victory on Sept. 1. ASU’s depth at wide receiver could be a key factor during Saturday’s matchup against Illinois. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

The EDGE: Sun Devils better at receiver, linebacker

ASU is riding plenty of momentum into Saturday’s contest

By Greg Dillard | September 14, 2011

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