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Percussionists in the ASU marching band play a number as they practice before a football game in Tempe. The band consists of percussionists, horn players, dancer as well as a full drum line. (Photo by State Press Staff)

Practice makes perfect for Sun Devil Marching Band

Seen at halftime shows and other events around campus, the Sun Devil Marching Band is one of the largest and best in the country, but it has taken hard work to reach the status it now holds.

| November 20, 2013

Graham stresses focus for ASU football heading into potential Pac-12 South clincher

ASU practiced without pads on Wednesday, but the lack of contact didn't mean a lack of focus.

| November 20, 2013

College football games of the week: Week 13

A pair of SEC showdowns and a Big 12 shootout headline this week's Games of the Week.

| November 20, 2013

Devil Dish: NFL's best teams as expected

Despite some of their top competition falling by the wayside, the Broncos and Seahawks are still the Super Bowl favorites.

By Evan Webeck | November 20, 2013

Senior safety Alden Darby battles with a member of the Oregon State team for the ball in Sun Devil Stadium. If the ASU football team wins against UCLA in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, it will go on to play in the Pac-12 Championship game. (Photo by Arianna Grainey)

No. 17 ASU football, No. 14 UCLA clash with Pac-12 South title on the line

ASU could clinch the Pac-12 South title for the first time with a critical matchup against UCLA at the Rose Bowl.

By Josh Nacion | November 20, 2013

ASU football shouldn’t be smelling roses quite yet

The ASU football team cannot afford to be distracted by Rose Bowl aspirations as they head into a huge game against the UCLA Bruins.

By Ian C. Beck | November 20, 2013

Sophomore wide receiver Richard Smith. (Photo by Vince Dwyer)

ASU WR Smith ready to face off against high school teammate

Sun Devil sophomore receiver Rick Smith is preparing to face high school teammate and once-ASU commit Randall Goforth on Saturday.

By Danny Shapiro | November 19, 2013

The EDGE: ASU, UCLA even heading into Saturday's showdown

The Sun Devils and Bruins matchup with Pac-12 South title implications, but the game is a toss-up on paper.

By Danny Shapiro | November 19, 2013

Todd Graham sees ASU football players buying into system

In his Monday press conference, Todd Graham said the players are buying more into his system, and it's finally starting to pay off.

By Josh Nacion | November 18, 2013

Devil Dish: What the heck happened to the Atlanta Falcons?

The Falcons, expected to compete for a Super Bowl ring, are now fighting to avoid last place in the NFC.

By Justin Janssen | November 18, 2013

Boos & Bravos: Nov. 17

Bravo to ASU for remaining undefeated at home. Boo to the alleged public executions in North Korea.

By Editorial Board | November 18, 2013

Pac-12 Power Rankings: Stanford upset by USC, Oregon back on top

Oregon reclaimed the top spot following Stanford's loss to USC.

By Danny Shapiro | November 17, 2013

Pac-12 roundup: week 12

Another top Pac-12 team was taken out of national title contention after being upset this week.

| November 17, 2013

Superb performance from DB Nelson leads ASU football to sixth consecutive conference victory

Senior cornerback Robert Nelson had two interceptions and a fumble recovery in ASU's 30-17 victory over OSU.

By Danny Shapiro | November 17, 2013

No. 19 ASU football beats Oregon State 30-17, one win away from Pac-12 South title

Robert Nelson had two interceptions (one that went for a pick-six) as ASU foils Oregon State's second-half comeback attempt.

By Josh Nacion | November 16, 2013

Junior safety Tyrequek Zimmer attempts to tackle Senior Marion Grice as he runs the ball up the field. (Photo by Arianna Grainey)

Mannion's four interceptions doom Oregon State in 30-17 loss to ASU

Oregon State dropped to 6-4 on the season after falling to the Sun Devils in Tempe Saturday night.

| November 16, 2013

Instant recap: ASU 30, OSU 17

The Sun Devils survived a lackluster second half to pick up their sixth consecutive conference victory.

By Danny Shapiro | November 16, 2013

First half recap: ASU 20, OSU 3

Marion Grice rushed for two touchdowns in the first half to spur the Sun Devils to a halftime advantage.

By Danny Shapiro | November 16, 2013

Devil Dish: The Kansas City Chiefs have proven nothing

The Kansas City Chiefs are only good because they couldn't have been given an easier schedule.

By Justin Emerson | November 14, 2013

ASU football WR Strong healthy headed into matchup vs. tough OSU secondary

Jaelen Strong will be 100 percent for the first time in a month Saturday night against OSU.

By Danny Shapiro | November 14, 2013

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