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UC Davis vs. ASU football live updates

Join the live conversation with our reporters from ASU's first game of the 2011-2012 season.

By Sports Multimedia | September 1, 2011

LOOKING AHEAD: Members of the ASU football scout team kneel on the field during Monday’s practice. Head coach Dennis Erickson credits his scout team for providing valuable practice prior to games. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Scout team quietly making ASU better

To be seen and not heard is one thing. But what if you’re neither?

By Tyler Emerick | September 1, 2011

Playing easy teams too risky to start season?

There’s always a certain danger that comes with scheduling a cream-puff college for your opener.

By Kyle Newman | September 1, 2011

THE BIG HUSKY: Junior linebacker Vontaze Burfict smiles as he exits the field during a scrimmage in August. Burfict is one of six current Sun Devils who played football at Centennial High in Corona, Calif. under coach Matt Logan. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Corona Centennial coach watches players grow up

The State Press caught up with Corona Centennial coach Matt Logan to talk about his six ASU players.

By William Boor | September 1, 2011

GOING, GONE: ASU senior Omar Bolden runs the ball down the sideline after making an interception during the Sun Devils’ loss to USC last season. Despite being sidelined for the year due to injury, Bolden remains an integral part of the team. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Bolden throwing himself behind team despite injury

Omar Bolden’s devastating injury has forced him to take on a new role for the Sun Devils.

By Greg Dillard | September 1, 2011

GROUND SUPPORT: Junior running back Cameron Marshall breaks free from the NAU defense for a touchdown in last year’s Sept. 11 victory over the Lumberjacks. Marshall will start for a powerful offense that is expected to run over UC Davis on Thursday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

UC Davis braces for Sun Devils

The Aggies are certainly the underdogs when facing any football bowl subdivision team, but their focus is not on the Sun Devils, but rather on playing solid fundamental football.

By William Boor | September 1, 2011

ALL TOGETHER: The ASU football team huddles and raises pitchfork signs after the spring game in April. The Sun Devils begin the inaugural Pac-12 season just outside the Top 25 in preseason polls. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Osweiler ready to lead team into battle

When Brock Osweiler runs out of the Pat Tillman tunnel Thursday against UC Davis, it’ll be for the first time as a starter.

By Tyler Emerick | September 1, 2011

Osahon Irabor takes huge strides at corner

Arizona State redshirt sophomore Osahon Irabor has made significant gains at cornerback for the Sun Devils in the offseason. Irabor will make his eight start when the Sun Devils face UC Davis Thursday at Sun Devil Stadium.

By Master Tesfatsion | August 31, 2011