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VIDEO: Watch ASU football's Sun Bowl press conference

See what ASU had to say after their 36-31 Sun Bowl win.

By State Press Sports Staff | December 28, 2014

ASU vs. Duke: Report Card

Handing out grades in ASU's 36-31 Hyundai Sun Bowl win over Duke

By Fabian Ardaya | December 28, 2014

Sun Bowl sends ASU football seniors out strong, shines light on future

Taylor Kelly was able to get redemption for his play post-injury with one final vintage performance in ASU's Sun Bowl win.

| December 28, 2014

Freshman running back Demario Richard scores a touchdown in the Sun Bowl against Duke, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU football's youth carries them to Sun Bowl victory

No. 15 ASU (10-3) edges Duke (9-4), but not without the help of their key freshmen.

By Fabian Ardaya | December 27, 2014

Senior safety Damarious Randall attempts to block a field goal in the Sun Bowl against Duke, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Duke football’s bowl drought continues after close loss to ASU football

After losing 36-31 to No. 15 ASU (10-3), Duke (9-4) will have to wait another season to end its historic bowl drought, which spans back to the 1961 Cotton Bowl.

By Justin Janssen | December 27, 2014

The ASU football team poses for photos with the Sun Bowl trophy, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso. The Sun Devils defeated the Blue Devils 36-31. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Demario Richard, Kweishi Brown lead ASU to Sun Bowl victory

Freshman running back Demario Richard was named MVP after scoring four total touchdowns.

| December 27, 2014

Photos: ASU tops Duke 36-31 in thrilling Sun Bowl

Big plays on defense and special teams helped the Sun Devils weather a surge from Duke and pull out a win in El Paso.

By State Press Photo Staff | December 27, 2014

Head coach Todd Graham yells at his defense after the team gave up a touchdown in the Sun Bowl against Duke, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU football wins Sun Bowl behind Kweishi Brown's defensive stops

After being burned all day by wide receiver Jamison Crowder, Kweishi Brown got redemption when it mattered most.

| December 27, 2014

in the Sun Bowl against Duke, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

HALF: ASU stumbles after going up 20-3

Duke quarterback Anthony Boone's accuracy increased after averaging just 1.9 yards per throw in the first quarter.

| December 27, 2014

Freshman running back Demario Richard runs the ball in a game against the University of Arizona, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson. ASU will have to focus on running the ball against Duke in the Hyundai Sun Bowl on Dec. 27. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU football: battle of the Devils will revolve around the run

With as many as a combined seven possible running back options, the team who can establish the run will have the upper hand in the Sun Bowl.

By Logan Newman | December 27, 2014

Full Sun Bowl coverage of No. 15 ASU football vs. Duke

Don't miss any of our coverage as No. 15 ASU football takes on Duke in the Sun Bowl.

By State Press Sports Staff | December 26, 2014

Freshman defensive back Armand Perry carries an interception for a touchdown during the 4th quarter of the game against Washington on Oct. 25. ASU defeated Washington 24-10. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU football announces Sun Bowl uniform combination

ASU football will wear white-white-maroon uniforms when it plays Duke in the Sun Bowl on Saturday.

By Justin Janssen and Fabian Ardaya | December 26, 2014

Redshirt senior quarterback Taylor Kelly hands the ball off to junior running back D.J. Foster during an offensive drill at Kajikawa practice field on Dec. 20. ASU plays Duke in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 27. (Photo by: Fabian Ardaya).

The EDGE: ASU, Duke share many similarities in Sun Bowl matchup

You shouldn't overlook ASU's ACC Sun Bowl opponent, the Duke Blue Devils. The two teams have more in common than you might think.

| December 26, 2014

Duke Scouting Report: Q&A with The Chronicle

Heading into the Sun Bowl, we spoke to Duke's student newspaper to get their take in the matchup of nine-win teams in El Paso.

By Fabian Ardaya | December 26, 2014

Tenth win more significant for Duke than ASU football

A 10th victory would mean a lot more to the Devils in North Carolina, given their historic bowl drought and longtime program futility.

By Justin Janssen | December 26, 2014

Transcript: Sun Bowl coordinators press conference

On Christmas Day, coordinators for both ASU and Duke previewed Saturday's Sun Bowl at a press conference in El Paso.

By Justin Janssen | December 25, 2014

Redshirt junior wide receiver Jaelen Strong catches a pass in the enzone. ASU beat Stanford 26-10 at Sun Devil Stadium on Saturday Oct. 8, 2014. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

Jaelen Strong's top 10 moments for ASU football

As one of the best receivers in school history, redshirt junior wide receiver Jaelen Strong has had more than his share of great moments in an ASU uniform.

By Fabian Ardaya | December 23, 2014

Jaelen Strong to forgo senior season at ASU, enter 2015 NFL draft

ASU football redshirt junior wide receiver Jaelen Strong will enter the 2015 NFL draft, the University announced Monday.

By Evan Webeck | December 22, 2014

ASU football's freshman running back duo making strides

Demario Richard and Kalen Ballage entered the 2014 season as 17-year-old freshmen, but head into the Sun Bowl as an integral part of the Sun Devil offense.

By Fabian Ardaya | December 20, 2014

Redshirt junior wide receiver Gary Chambers tracks a pass from redshirt senior quarterback Taylor Kelly in a home game against Utah on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014. ASU won against Utah in overtime 19-16. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU football: Absence of Strong provides look at potential wide receiver spread

If Jaelen Strong decides to declare for the NFL draft, there are a flurry of ASU receivers who will vie for the top spot.

| December 19, 2014

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