Football

Recapping ASU football's defense in loss to USC

The Sun Devil defense successfully stymied USC's offense through the first three quarters but could not come up with a stop when it mattered most.

By Chris Fahrendorf | November 10, 2020

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Recapping ASU football's offense in loss to USC

ASU demonstrated brilliance running the ball for three quarters, but struggled to find similar success through the air. 

By Carson Breber | November 10, 2020

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SP Sports Weekly: A look back at Sunday's USC game

Join the sports editors and reporter Carson Breber as they break down the positives and negatives of ASU's Sunday game against USC.

By Koki Riley and Alex Coil | November 9, 2020

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Sidebar: ASU football's receiving corps underperforms in Saturday's loss to USC

Freshman wide receiver LV Bunkley-Shelton led all ASU wide receivers with four catches for 28 yards.

By Chris Fahrendorf | November 8, 2020

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ASU football lets late lead slip away in loss to No. 20 USC

Sun Devils led big in the fourth quarter, but the Trojans came back in the final minutes. 

By Alex Weiner | November 7, 2020

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ASU football preview: Special Teams

ASU's special teams unit isn't its most discussed, but it may be its strongest. 

By Carson Breber | November 5, 2020

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ASU football preview: Defense

Previewing ASU football's defense ahead of the team's first game of the year against USC.

By Chris Fahrendorf | November 4, 2020

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SP Sports Weekly: Many ASU football players are returning home to play USC

ASU football players from So-Cal weigh in on their upcoming game against USC.

By Koki Riley and Alex Coil | November 3, 2020

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ASU football offensive coordinator tests new coaching style in mock game

The ASU football team competed in a game-like scrimmage to prepare for their upcoming bout against USC.

By Chris Fahrendorf | November 2, 2020

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Mental strength keeps DeAndre Pierce optimistic after injury-riddled seasons

After a ruptured spleen and fractured fibula, Pierce's last two seasons were cut short. He looks to pick up where he left off in his final collegiate season.  

By Carson Breber | October 30, 2020

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ASU vs. UA: Looking back on the Territorial Cup

ASU and UA's rivalry has a history extending back over 100 years. 

By Hayden Weber | October 29, 2020

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SP Sports Weekly: New running backs compete for starting role

State Press sports editors discuss the three new running backs part of ASU football and their competition for a starting role this season.

By Koki Riley and Alex Coil | October 26, 2020

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How Michael Turk has cemented himself as one of the nation's best punters

Michael Turk was First Team All-Pac-12 in his debut season at ASU. Now, he's back, and reportedly improved thanks to the same traits that made him special to begin with. 

By Carson Breber | October 23, 2020

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Three new ASU running backs competing for starting role for 2020 season

ASU football brought in three new running backs to take over the starting role held by Eno Benjamin last season.

By Chris Fahrendorf | October 20, 2020

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Pac-12 to allow family members to attend football games this season

The Pac-12 will allow family members of players to attend football games this season.

By Avery Klatsky | October 15, 2020

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SP Sports Weekly: Pac-12's newfound confidence in the football season

The story behind Pac-12's newfound confidence in a safe season.

By Koki Riley and Alex Coil | October 6, 2020

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ASU football gearing up for 'training camp'

ASU football now has a start date, and the team is transitioning to fully padded practices this week. 

By Alex Weiner | October 5, 2020

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Remembering ASU football's second-ever undefeated team 50 years later

The 1970s marked the golden era of ASU football, and it all began with a team that knew in order to earn the national recognition they felt they deserved, they had to go out and take it. 

By Carson Breber | October 2, 2020

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Sports, health officials confident in a safe return to Pac-12 football

The Pac-12 football season is slated to begin Nov. 6.

By Leo Tochterman | October 1, 2020

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How lessons in Herm Edwards' book resonate 15 years later

Arizona State University football coach Herm Edwards shared how lessons in his 2005 book "You Play to Win the Game" translate to issues in society today. 

By Alex Weiner | September 28, 2020

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