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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

EDGE: Clinging to bowl hopes, ASU favored over WSU

Matching up with the Pac-10’s worst in Washington State, ASU looks to post its second conference win.

By Nick Ruland | October 27, 2010

RISING STAR: Sophomore quarterback Jeff Tuel pulls back to pass against Southern California earlier this season. Tuel has passed for over 2,000 yards this season and tallied 14 touchdowns. (Photo Courtesy of The Daily Evergreen)

Mistake-prone WSU looking for first Pac-10 win against ASU

With two of the most turnover prone teams in the country matching up, Saturday’s game might be decided on mistakes, rather than positive plays.

By Tyler Emerick | October 27, 2010

Football prepares for similar WSU on both sides

With similar styles of play between ASU and Washington State, the Sun Devils’ first team offense and defense have been facing each other in practice.

By Andrew Gruman | October 27, 2010

Auburn’s Newton has big lead in Heisman race

If Auburn’s Cameron Newton continues his incredible season, it may turn into a battle for who accompanies him to New York for the Heisman presentation

By Andrew Gruman | October 26, 2010

ASU football moves past lopsided loss, tweaks practice

After dropping a 50-17 decision to California on Saturday, the Sun Devils returned to the practice field with one thing in mind: moving on.

By Andrew Gruman | October 26, 2010

After eight years of struggles, the Raiders are competitive again

Giving up 59 points in an NFL game is nothing short of embarrassing, but giving up 59 points to the Oakland Raiders is like letting a Golden Retriever hit a jump shot.

By Nathan Meacham | October 25, 2010

UPHILL CLIMB: Junior receiver Mike Willie raises his arms in frustration Oct. 9 against Washington. To get eligible for a bowl game, Willie and the Sun Devils will have to win four of their last five games, three of which come against ranked opponents. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Getting bowl eligible a steep uphill battle for ASU football

The ASU football team was beaten in every aspect of the game on Saturday and for the first time in 2010, was never in a football game.

By Andrew Gruman | October 25, 2010

UNDER PRESSURE: Redshirt junior quarterback Steven Threet directs the ASU offense against Washington on Oct. 9. After Threet's struggles in a 50-17 loss to Cal on Saturday, coach Dennis Erickson said he might simplify the ASU offense to take some of the pressure off of the quarterback position. (Photo by Sccott Stuk)

Offense could be simplified after Cal defeat

After being routed by Cal on Saturday, ASU coach Dennis Erickson indicated in his Monday press conference that it might be time to simplify the offense.

By Nick Ruland | October 25, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 26

How can a team with an all-time record of 837-290-42 lose to a subpar Navy?

By Elijah Grasser | October 25, 2010

Cal keeps perfect home record intact with win over ASU

California, behind stellar performances on both sides of the ball, continued on its torrid pace at home Saturday, pummeling ASU 50-17 and remaining undefeated in Berkeley this season.

By Tyler Emerick | October 24, 2010

What: Cal vs. Arizona State
Where: Memorial Stadium
When: Saturday, October 23, 2010

Golden Bears rout Sun Devils in Berkeley 50-17

The rain falling steadily in Berkeley on Saturday was symbolic of what the day’s game did to the ASU football team’s momentum.

By Nick Ruland | October 23, 2010

Freshman RB Deantre Lewis continues to impress

Freshman running back Deantre Lewis has become a key player for the Sun Devil offense, leading the team in rushing yards.

By Cailyn Bradley | October 22, 2010

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