News - The Arizona State Press

De'Anthony Thomas carried the ball three times for 64 yards and a touchdown during Oregon's 57-35 victory over Arkansas State at Autzen Stadium September 1, 2012. (Alex McDougall/The Emerald)

Like it or not, the battle for the Pac-12 South runs through Tucson

ASU's bye week allows the team to soak in the "Jael-Mary" victory over USC and prepare for Stanford, but they won't be the only team scoreboard watching come Saturday.

| October 10, 2014

Injured redshirt senior quarterback Taylor Kelly and redshirt junior quarterback Mike Bercovici watch from the sidelines at home game against UCLA on Sept. 25, 2014. The Sun Devils lost to the Bruins, 62-27. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

Taylor Kelly suits up for ASU football practice; DJ Calhoun works on new role

Although he didn't do much at practice, Taylor Kelly was out of his walking boot and in pads on Thursday.

By Evan Webeck | October 9, 2014

Katie Aguilar (left) and Adam Brown are part of the team from the United Way partnering with ASU to hold a fundraising campaign. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

ASU collaborates with United Way in faculty fundraiser

ASU faculty and United Way hope to raise money for children, hunger, homelessness and financial stability.

By Emi Kamezaki | October 8, 2014

Auto-bids would give College Football Playoff legitimacy

Expansion doesn't fix the primary problem in the College Football Playoff unless it contains auto-bids.

By Justin Janssen | October 8, 2014

USC sophomore tailback Justin Davis runs through the ASU defense on Oct. 3, 2014. ASU won 38-34. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU football's defense moving forward each week

The Sun Devils are steadily improving defensively.

| October 8, 2014

President Crow talks about the sustainability goal and vision ASU has for the city of Tempe (Photo by Ryan Liu)

ASU announces Catellus as Athletic Facilities District master developer

A year and a half after originally planned, ASU announced its master developer of the Athletic Facilities District near Sun Devil Stadium.

By Evan Webeck | October 8, 2014

Redshirt senior quarterback Taylor Kelly goes to celebrate with redshirt senior offensive lineman Tyler Sulka after a play in a game against USC on Oct. 4, 2014. ASU won against USC 38-34. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

No wrong answer in Kelly-Bercovici debate

While there may not be debate at the quarterback position, that doesn't mean it doesn't have merits.

| October 7, 2014

October baseball, college football remains gold standard in sports television

A weekend in the Golden State convinced our assistant sports editor that October is the best sports month of the year.

By Stefan Modrich | October 7, 2014

Junior running back D.J. Foster celebrates with one of his fans after winning against USC on Oct. 4, 2014. ASU won against USC 38-34. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU football blames run struggles on UCLA, USC defensive schemes

The running game hasn't gotten going the last two weeks, but the Sun Devils aren't concerned.

| October 7, 2014

Relive the 'JaelMary' W vs. USC in GIFs

Still excited from the 'JaelMary' win over USC? Watch the game again in the 10 best GIFs.

By Ben Margiott | October 6, 2014

ASU football players rally for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The ASU football players have taken together in support of the #DontDoIt campaign.

| October 6, 2014

Redshirt junior defensive back Jordan Simone celebrates with his teammate during a game against USC on Oct. 4, 2014. ASU won against USC 38-34. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

One-time walk-on Jordan Simone making waves on ASU football's young defense

He didn't take the traditional path, but Jordan Simone is starting for ASU football — and thriving.

| October 6, 2014

Redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Edmond Boateng tackles a USC player on Oct. 4, 2014 in Los Angeles. ASU won against USC 38-34. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

Pac-12 power rankings: Week 6

Where do the Sun Devils come in after their upset of USC?

| October 6, 2014

Junior outside hitter Macey Gardner hits the ball past the Stanford front line during the Sun Devils’ 3-1 loss to the Cardinal on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2012. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Sun Devil Spotlight: Gardner's record-breaking shouldn't go unnoticed

Women's volleyball star Macey Gardner may be ASU's best athlete.

| October 6, 2014

ASU football players elect to wear "desert fuel" uniforms for Notre Dame matchup

Which uniform combination will ASU debut when it hosts the Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

| October 5, 2014

Photos: ASU football beats USC 38-34 with Hail Mary

ASU beat the No. 16 USC team 38-34 with a last-minute touchdown pass. See the game in photos here.

By Alexis Macklin | October 5, 2014

ASU vs USC: Report Card

See how ASU's units graded in its huge win over USC.

| October 5, 2014

ASU football ranked in both AP, coaches polls after USC win

Not only did the "Jael-Mary" give ASU football an upset win over USC in Los Angeles, it also helped the Sun Devils get back in the AP top 25 and move up in the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll. After exiting the AP poll last week, following a 62-27 home loss to UCLA, the Sun Devils reenter it this week at No.

By Evan Webeck | October 5, 2014

ASU vs. USC: By the numbers

Take a look at the key numbers of ASU's thrilling victory over No. 16 USC.

By Evan Webeck | October 5, 2014

USC redshirt junior quarterback Cody Kessler stretches to score a touchdown in a game against ASU on Oct. 4, 2014. ASU won against USC 38-34. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

Forget 'Jael-Mary,' here's other positives and negatives from ASU vs. USC

There may be one play everyone remembers, but we can't forget the other 59-plus minutes of ASU's win over No. 16 USC.

| October 5, 2014

Football

Notice