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GAME-WINNER: Wisconsin junior running back John Clay runs in a touchdown during Saturday's game in Madison. The touchdown proved to be the game-winner and Clay finished with 125 yards on 22 carries. (Photo Courtesy of Norm Ritland)

ASU falls to Wisconsin on missed opportunities

After a Cameron Marshall touchdown run late in the fourth quarter, ASU was just an extra point away from tying up No. 11 Wisconsin in front of a sell-out crowd at Camp Randall Stadium.

By Andrew Gruman | September 19, 2010

PERFECT POISE: Despite ASU's loss to Wisconsin on Saturday, redshirt junior quarterback Steven Threet displayed composure and leadership. Threet finished 21-of-33 passing for 211 yards and no interceptions. (Photo by Norm Ritland)

Badgers avoid upset on special teams

Although ASU outgained Wisconsin 288 to 139 in return yards, the No. 11 Badgers made the two biggest plays of the day on special teams to hold off the upset-minded Sun Devils, 20-19.

By Tyler Emerick | September 19, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 20

For all of you who bleed maroon and gold, Saturday’s loss to Wisconsin was a heartbreaker.

By Andrew Gruman | September 19, 2010

Replay: ASU football at Wisconsin

Football beat writer Tyler Emerick blogs live from Madison, Wisconsin as the Devils take on the Badgers.

By Tyler Emerick | September 18, 2010

NOWHERE TO RUN: ASU Junior defensive tackle Lawrence Guy (50) and redshirt senior defensive end Jamarr Robinson (55) take down Northern Arizona freshman running back Zach Bauman during last Saturday's 41-20 win. The Sun Devils' defense faces a much bigger challenge on the ground this week in Wisconsin junior running back John Clay, a Heisman Trophy hopeful and the reigning Big Ten Conference offensive player of the year. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Match-up with Wisconsin could define season

Ready or not, the matchup that the Sun Devils have been waiting for is finally here as they travel to Madison to take on the No. 11 Badgers.

By Andrew Gruman | September 16, 2010

BIG BADGER: Wisconsin junior running back John Clay has rushed for 260 yards and four touchdowns behind one of the nation's most skilled offensive lines. Clay is also the reigning Big Ten Conference offensive player of the year. (Photo Courtesy of Megan McCormick)

In ASU, Badgers facing first true test

Most football teams play with five offensive linemen. The No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers (2-0) start six. Sort of.

By Tyler Emerick | September 15, 2010

Badger run game poses challenge for ASU

The Wisconsin Badgers’ offense has held one thing constant over the years: They love to run the football and they do it well.

By Andrew Gruman | September 15, 2010

EDGE: Big, experienced Badgers the favorite over ASU

Hitting the road for the first time this season, the Sun Devils take on Wisconsin as underdogs.

By Nick Ruland | September 15, 2010

Nance signs with Packers

Former ASU running back Dimitri Nance signed with the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday after the team lost its starting running back.

By Nathan Meacham | September 15, 2010

Football preparing for hostile environment

Redshirt junior quarterback Steven Threet has seen it. The ASU football team? Not so much.

By Nick Ruland | September 14, 2010

An undefeated NFL season is such a tease

Every year one or two teams show flashes of brilliance and get commentators all hyped up on the possibility of an undefeated season, but go on to lose late in the season.

By Nathan Meacham | September 14, 2010

PENALTY PROBLEM: Sophomore linebacker Vontaze Burfict reacts after a play during ASU’s 41-20 win over Northern Arizona. Burfict was flagged in the game for two 15-yard penalties; one for unsportsmanlike conduct and one for roughing the passer. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Familiar penalties plaguing ASU football team

It’s becoming an epidemic and a major cause for concern: ASU simply can’t avoid the yellow penalty flag.

By Andrew Gruman | September 13, 2010

COOL AND COLLECTED: Junior wide receiver Mike Willie pulls in a pass during Saturday’s game against NAU. Willie caught eight passes for 114 yards and a touchdown. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Receiver Willie shakes nerves, excels against NAU

Junior wide receiver Mike Willie may have been nervous in week one, but week two saw a whole new player.

By Andrew Gruman | September 13, 2010

ASU fans tailgate through blazing heat

Sun Devils fans look for ways to cool down while tailgating in the Arizona heat.

By Blake Wilson | September 12, 2010

Lack of depth dooms Lumberjacks' upset bid

Typically, when an FCS team strolls into a BCS stadium, the school is more than happy to settle for any sort of moral victory.

By Tyler Emerick | September 12, 2010

ASU defeats NAU in sloppy win

In a sloppy effort, the Sun Devils pulled out the 41-20 win over the Lumberjacks. Standout performances by Jamal Miles and Mike Willie kept Arizona State undefeated heading into its next match up.

By Rashad Abdullah | September 11, 2010

ASU prevails over Northern Arizona despite mistakes

Despite 131 penalty yards, numerous drops, errant throws and mistakes on both sides of the ball, ASU beat FCS opponent Northern Arizona 41-20 Saturday night at Sun Devil Stadium.

By Nick Ruland | September 11, 2010

ASU careful to avoid loss against NAU

ASU faces fellow Arizonans the North Arizona University Lumberjacks in their second week of football.

By Andrew Boven | September 10, 2010

LONG RANGE: Senior kicker Thomas Weber drills a kick during last week's game against Portland State. Weber practiced "may day" field goals in Thursday's practice in preparation for Northern Arizona. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Football makes final preparations for NAU

As a showdown with Northern Arizona lurks, the Sun Devils left the comfort of the Verde Dickey Dome Thursday for a practice outdoors.

By Tyler Emerick | September 9, 2010

Big play potential reason for hope in 2010

ASU scored four touchdowns from 25 yards or more Saturday night, a strong start for a team that scored nine of those in 2009.

By Nathan Meacham | September 9, 2010

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