Football

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

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ASU football's defense moving forward each week

The Sun Devils are steadily improving defensively.

| October 8, 2014

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pac-12 power rankings: Week 6

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

| October 6, 2014

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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

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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

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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

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ASU vs USC: Report Card

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

| October 5, 2014

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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

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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

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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

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Video: Post-game reaction from ASU's win over No. 16 USC

Our reporters give their postgame reaction to ASU's 38-34 thriller of a win over No. 16 USC.

By State Press Sports Staff | October 4, 2014

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Jael-Mary: Bercovici's last-second touchdown pass shocks No. 16 USC

Mike Bercovici's Hail-Mary pass to complete an epic comeback against USC was just an ordinary miracle.

| October 4, 2014

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No. 16 USC football ends up on short end of ASU last-second miracle

The Trojans lost a heartbreaker to ASU Saturday.

| October 4, 2014

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