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ARMED AND DANGEROUS: Redshirt junior quarterback Steven Threet threw two interceptions against Southern California on Saturday, his 14th and 15th of the season. Eight of Threet's interceptions have come in the second half of Pac-10 games. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Erickson avoids hindsight, stands by play calls

The ASU football team’s one-point loss to the Trojans on Saturday contained so many unpredictable play outcomes it’s hard to filter the contest into conventional measures.

By Nick Ruland | November 8, 2010

WEB OF DESPAIR: Redshirt senior kicker Thomas Weber struggled again in 2010, 10-for-17 so far on field goals, including a potential game-winner against USC on Saturday. In his freshman season, Weber made 24 of 25 kicks and won the Lou Groza Award for college football's best kicker. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Special teams blunders costly in loss to USC

As ASU invented yet another way to lose a close game last Saturday, it seemed as though it all unraveled from a single loose thread.

By Nick Ruland | November 8, 2010

TROJAN TRIUMPH: USC sophomore quarterback Matt Barkley scrambles with the ball during the Trojans' 34-33 win over ASU on Saturday. Barkley finished the game 26-of-37 with 215 yards and three touchdowns. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

USC catches a break, tops ASU in strange contest

Both ASU and USC have had their share of heartbreak this season. On Saturday, one of the two teams had to feel that sting again.

By Tyler Emerick | November 7, 2010

MISSING PIECE: After having to take over punting duties due to senior Trevor Hankins' one-game suspension, senior kicker Thomas Weber's struggles continued when he missed a potential game-winning field goal from 42 yards out against USC on Saturday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sun Devils fall to USC after late missed field goal

The ASU football team moved one step closer to bowl elimination Saturday night, suffering yet another crushing defeat in the games’ waning minutes, falling 34-33 to USC.

By Andrew Gruman | November 6, 2010

Replay: ASU at USC

Replay Saturday's ASU football showdown against USC with a transcript of our live gameday blog.

By Tyler Emerick | November 6, 2010

MARSHALL LAW: Sophomore running back Cameron Marshall runs through a Washington State defender during ASU’s 42-0 win last Saturday. The Sun Devils travel to Los Angeles on Saturday in hopes of beating USC for the first time since Nov. 6, 1999. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU trying to top USC 11 years after last win

When the Sun Devils take the field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, it will be exactly 11 years to the day since ASU defeated the Trojans.

By Andrew Gruman | November 4, 2010

SECOND MEETING: USC sophomore quarterback Matt Barkley drops to pass during a game earlier this season. The Sun Devils stifled Barkley last season as he completed just seven of 22 passes for 112 yards. (Photo Courtesy of The Daily Trojan)

Pressure on USC secondary to stop ASU pass attack

Saturday’s showdown in Los Angeles will likely pit the USC football team’s weak pass defense against ASU’s explosive pass offense.

By Tyler Emerick | November 4, 2010

Patience rewarded for linebacker Oliver Aaron

Junior linebacker Oliver Aaron is finally seeing the field after rarely doing so in his first two seasons.

By Rashad Abdullah | November 3, 2010

Trip to USC a homecoming for many Sun Devils

Forty-nine players on the ASU roster hail from California, with many from the Southern California area.

By Andrew Gruman | November 3, 2010

Offensive firepower gives Trojans early advantage

ASU may have the better defense, but slowing down the USC offense is no easy task.

By Nick Ruland | November 3, 2010

WRAPPING UP: Sophomore linebacker Vontaze Burfict and junior safety Eddie Elder take down a player from Washington State during ASU’s shutout victory over the Cougars on Saturday. Next up for the Sun Devils defense is the USC offense, ranked 13th in the nation. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Intimidating atmosphere awaits ASU football against USC

The ASU football team hasn’t won in Los Angeles since 1999 and faces the usual hostile environment Saturday, but the Sun Devils are confident about their chances.

By Nick Ruland | November 2, 2010

Defensive line demonstrates strength in win

The ASU defensive line recorded five sacks in their win against Washington State on homecoming.

By Justin Beatty | November 2, 2010

Victory over USC keeps Oregon atop Pac-10 and nation

After defeating USC over the weekend, the Oregon Ducks look poised to finish off their run to the national title game.

By Andrew Gruman | November 1, 2010

LOCKED DOWN: The secondary play of senior cornerback LeQuan Lewis, who had a big interception and nearly a second Saturday, powered the ASU defense to a shutout of pass-prone Washington State. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Cornerback’s highlight reel day boosts ASU defense

Senior cornerback LeQuan Lewis, converted from receiver just a year ago, made a career highlight reel in just one day’s action for the ASU football team.

By Nick Ruland | November 1, 2010

DISRUPTIVE DAY: Freshman defensive end junior Onyeali pressures Washington State redshirt junior quarterback Marshall Lobbestael during Saturday's game. After finishing with three sacks, Onyeali was named Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Football won’t look ahead past Southern California

Seven wins would guarantee ASU a bowl berth, but it would need to win three of its last four games, which include USC on Saturday, UCLA and Stanford at home and UA on the road.

By Nick Ruland | November 1, 2010

NOWHERE TO RUN: Washington State sophomore quarterback Jeff Tuel scrambles out of the pocket against ASU on Saturday. The Cougars failed to score any points for the first time this season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU defense stifles Cougars in shutout

WSU couldn’t get a single point on the board in Tempe as they fell 42-0 to ASU in a game characterized by turnovers and miscues.

By Tyler Emerick | October 31, 2010

Sun Devils roll over Washington State 42-0

The talk surrounding ASU’s matchup with Washington State was that the Sun Devils had to be weary of the improving Cougars. As it turns out, there was nothing to be scared of.

By Andrew Gruman | October 30, 2010

Replay: ASU vs. Washington State

Follow ASU football's homecoming showdown against Washington State with live updates from Sun Devil Stadium. Keep refreshing the page for the most recent post.

By Tyler Emerick | October 30, 2010

Linebacker Parker optimistic about defensive improvement

Two blown knees would be more than enough to sideline most athletes for life. Not Colin Parker. The ASU redshirt junior linebacker tore his anterior cruciate ligament twice in as many years as a high school recruit at Chandler Hamilton High School. Both times, however, the resilient football player came back from surgery and eventually found his way onto the Pac-10 stage. Parker recently spoke with local reporters and The State Press about the homecoming game, his increase in playing time and the state of the Sun Devil defense. State Press: What does homecoming mean to you, especially this season after being on the road for the last month? Colin Parker: It feels good.

By Tyler Emerick | October 30, 2010

ASU football cautious of improved, upset-minded WSU

Coming off a lackluster performance against California last Saturday, ASU can’t overlook a hungry Cougars team if they don’t want to fall victim to an upset on Homecoming in Tempe.

By Andrew Gruman | October 28, 2010

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