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SAME OLD STORY: Junior quarterback Steven Threet rears back to pass as Oregon defenders pursue. Threet threw three touchdowns for 387 yards, but also four interceptions in the 42-31 loss. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Oregon capitalizes on turnovers to top ASU

It’s not often a team racks up 400 yards of total offense and is still outgained by almost 200 yards. It’s even more rare when that same team wins.

By Tyler Emerick | September 26, 2010

Sun Devils dropped by No. 5 Ducks behind mistakes

Despite seemingly outplaying a top-ranked opponent for a second straight week, the ASU football team once again lost, falling victim to a bevy of eye-popping mistakes in its 42-31 loss to Oregon.

By Nick Ruland | September 25, 2010

Replay: ASU vs. Oregon

0:00, fourth quarter Ducks use "V" formation to run out the clock. Final score: Oregon 42, ASU 31.

By Tyler Emerick | September 25, 2010

WR Mike Willie making impact early in season

In Mike Willie's first year with the Sun Devils, he has made an immediate impact and might be the most talented receiver on the team.

By Andrew Boven | September 24, 2010

Sun Devils hoping for sellout crowd against Oregon

With the No. 5 Oregon Ducks (3-0) coming to Tempe on Saturday night, The State Press asked five Sun Devils what a packed house would do for the team come game time.

By Tyler Emerick | September 23, 2010

MOVING THE CHAINS: Redshirt junior quarterback Steven Threet calls out signals during ASU's loss to Wisconsin. Threet and the Sun Devils are hoping to improve their red zone execution Oregon this weekend. (Photo Courtesy of Norm Ritland)

Sun Devils trying to improve red zone offense

When taking on an offense with as much firepower as Oregon, the pressure could be on the ASU offense to keep up with the Ducks on Saturday.

By Andrew Gruman | September 23, 2010

High-powered offense leads Ducks against ASU

The No. 5 Oregon football team doesn’t need to dress up for Halloween this year. It is already scary enough.

By Tyler Emerick | September 23, 2010

EDGE: Speed, powerful offense make Oregon the favorite

No. 5 Oregon gets the obvious nod as the favorite Saturday, but ASU may be stronger in some ways

By Nick Ruland | September 23, 2010

COOL HANDS: In his first year as a Sun Devil, junior transfer Mike Willie has quickly become one of ASU's most reliable pass catchers. Through three games, the former junior college standout has yet to drop a ball. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Transfer receiver Willie brings hands, high expectations

If the ASU football team is going to go from Pac-10 afterthought to Rose Bowl contender, they’ll need to start thinking like one of its junior receivers — literally.

By Nick Ruland | September 23, 2010

HEAVY LOAD: Sophomore running back Cameron Marshall is taken down by Portland State defenders in ASU's first game of the season. The Sun Devils hope Marshall can help match Oregon's speedy ground game. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sun Devils try to match Ducks’ speed

The ASU football team hasn’t had much success recently against the Oregon Ducks. In fact, UO has dominated the Sun Devils of late.

By Andrew Gruman | September 23, 2010

Threet’s composure on field vital for ASU’s success

Steven Threet’s leadership showed last Saturday and it is what could push ASU over the hump in upcoming big games.

By Nathan Meacham | September 23, 2010

PASS PROTECTORS: Redshirt junior offensive lineman Mike Marcisz, junior tight end trevor Kohl and redshirt junior Garth Gerhart walk off the field ahead of the player they protect, redshirt junior quarterback Steven Threet. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Once maligned, ASU offensive line now making consistent strides

After consecutive seasons full of struggles, the ASU offensive line has improved and is no longer a liability.

By Andrew Gruman | September 23, 2010

LIFT OFF: Junior linebacker Oliver Aaron leaps over a Portland State offensive lineman earlier this season. After playing well against Wisconsin, Aaron will start this week against Oregon. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Linebacker Aaron earns starting spot

Junior linebacker Oliver Aaron and junior defensive tackle Bo Moos have moved into ASU’s first team defense.

By Andrew Gruman | September 22, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 23

Flying home from a weekend in the cheese state, one thing resonates from my trip to Madison: the atmosphere.

By Tyler Emerick | September 22, 2010

Colorado to make Pac-10 move in 2011

The Pac-10 Conference announced Wednesday that Colorado will join the conference for the 2011 season.

By Tyler Lockman | September 22, 2010

SECRET AGENT: Redshirt junior wide receiver Aaron Pflugard could offer some insight on the way No. 5 Oregon works, as he transferred from the school before last season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Football preparing for early-striking Oregon offense

The University of Oregon starts games like Mike Tyson started bouts in the late 80’s and early 90’s.

By Nick Ruland | September 21, 2010

Oregon atop power rankings as Pac-10 play begins

Pac-10 football play is just around the corner and several teams are already giving clues to how their season will pan out.

By Andrew Gruman | September 21, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 22

ASU nearly upset a top-ranked Big Ten team, but will that even motivate fans to fill Sun Devil Stadium?

By Nick Ruland | September 21, 2010

Special teams proving ASU football’s greatest strength

Through three games, ASU football’s greatest weakness, and perhaps its greatest strength, hides from the cursory glance.

By Nick Ruland | September 20, 2010

Wisconsin loss leaves ASU to wonder what could have been

Saturday’s 20-19 loss to No. 11 Wisconsin contains a long list of coulda’, woulda’, shoulda’ plays for the Sun Devils.

By Nick Ruland | September 20, 2010

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