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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

Redshirt senior quarterback Taylor Kelly attempts a pass during the first half of the game against UA on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU football's Taylor Kelly beginning to play like former self

Offensive coordinator Mike Norvell said the weeks off following the Arizona game were good for Kelly and the team.

By Logan Newman | December 18, 2014

Five-star wide receiver prospect Christian Kirk announced his college decision Wednesday, electing to commit to Texas A&M. (Photo by: Fabian Ardaya).

Christian Kirk commits to Texas A&M over ASU

Five-star wide receiver prospect Christian Kirk (Scottsdale, Arizona) commits Wednesday to Texas A&M, spurning ASU and UCLA.

By Fabian Ardaya | December 17, 2014

ASU announced a move from Nike to Adidas Tuesday on Twitter. The move is expected to be made official, with Adidas signing an 8-year deal that goes into effect in July 2015. (Photo courtesy of ASU Athletics).

Twitter reacts to ASU's switch from Nike to Adidas

How did people react to ASU's switch in apparel companies?

By Fabian Ardaya | December 16, 2014

A sign supporting Jaelen Strong in the student section on Oct. 18. ASU defeated Stanford 26-10. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU works to increase tempo, keep players healthy

Despite a great season, Jaelen Strong was not selected to any of the AP All-American teams.

| December 16, 2014

ASU announces switch from Nike to Adidas

ASU doubled its apparel contract by switching to Adidas

By Justin Janssen | December 16, 2014

ASU football veterans get day off as rookies scrimmage

The defensive line caused problems for the offense as the defensive team won 48-27.

| December 15, 2014

Redshirt junior wide receiver Jaelen Strong drops a pass from redshirt junior quarterback Mike Bercovici in a game against USC on Oct. 4, 2014. ASU won against USC 38-34. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

Questions remain regarding future of NFL prospects

Wide receiver Jaelen Strong has become frustrated with outside comments on what he should do with his future.

| December 14, 2014

Redshirt junior wide receiver Jaelen Strong pulls in a three-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter a game against the University of Arizona, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson. The Wildcats defeated the Sun Devils 42-35. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU football wraps up regular season with awards banquet

Strong, Harrison highlight ASU athletes honored at the program's annual football banquet Saturday night.

By Fabian Ardaya | December 13, 2014

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota speaks to media on day one of Pac-12 Football Media Day. (Photo by Bill Slane)

Marcus Mariota defines what a Heisman trophy winner should be

For Marcus Mariota, winning the Heisman trophy is a testament to how he was raised, his culture, his values, and the people that instilled those values.

By Ryan Clarke | December 13, 2014

Newcomers garner attention at day two of ASU football bowl practice

On the morning of the senior banquet, freshmen on both ends of the ball made big plays during practice.

| December 13, 2014

The 1997 Sun Bowl Trophy is on display at Kajikawa Practice Field in Tempe on Dec. 12. ASU will play Duke for the 2014 Sun Bowl on Dec. 27. (Photo by: Logan Newman).

Bowl practice begins for ASU football

After two weeks without practice, the Sun Devils are finding their footing on the field and hitting the weight room.

| December 12, 2014

Farquharson, Strong headline All-State Press Team Fall 2014

Honoring the very best of ASU's athletes in action this fall.

| December 4, 2014

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