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Full Coverage of ASU vs. No. 16 USC

Did you miss any of our coverage of ASU’s game against USC? Here’s your one stop for all our previews and analysis.

By State Press Sports Staff | October 2, 2014

USC junior defensive end Leonard Williams runs with the ball. (Photo Courtesy of Ralf Cheung/The Daily Trojan)

No. 16 USC ready for ASU football

The Trojans are preparing for their first Pac-12 South showdown of the season.

| October 1, 2014

Junior outside hitter Macey Gardner spikes a ball over the net for a point during the Residence Inn Challenge against Idaho State University on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, at Wells Fargo Arena. ASU won the game 3-1. (Photo by Sawyer Hardebeck)

'Macey Show' continues to deliver encores for ASU volleyball

Over the last two years, the offense has revolved around outside hitter Macey Gardner. This year, there are more offensive weapons, but Gardner maintains lofty numbers.

By Logan Newman | October 1, 2014

Junior defender McKenzie Berryhill passes the ball to sophomore defender Mckenzie Grossman during the game against UCLA on Sept. 26 in Tempe. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Berryhill mentoring ASU soccer's young back line

McKenzie Berryhill is playing a pivotal role for the upstart Sun Devil squad.

By Marc Steiner | October 1, 2014

ASU swim and dive to kick off season at home

The ASU swim and dive team starts its season with two home meets against Wisconsin and Minnesota.

By Megan Kavy | October 1, 2014

College football games not competitive enough to keep fans in stadium

Fans aren't sticking around to see the end of a blowout.

By Justin Janssen | October 1, 2014

Homecoming for Mike Bercovici vs. USC presents tough test for ASU football

Mike Bercovici is pretty thrilled to play his two hometown teams in his first two starts. But what do the Sun Devils have to do to get a win this time?

| October 1, 2014

ASU football to wear black helmet, pants against USC

Check out the uniform combination ASU will rock in Los Angeles against USC.

By Ian C. Beck | October 1, 2014

Junior Jon Rahm Rodriguez watches to see if his putt will find the whole during the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on April 7, 2013. Rahm is preparing to participate in the Phoenix Open (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

ASU golf's Jon Rahm ready for new season after record-breaking performance

Rahm will have to find a cure for the "Super Bowl hangover."

By Bill Slane | September 30, 2014

Members of the ASU baseball team catch a ceremonial first pitch at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on April 23, 2013. The stadium will be the new home for the Sun Devils starting in 2015. (Photo by Danny Shapiro)

ASU baseball releases schedule for inaugural season at Phoenix Municipal Stadium

The ASU baseball program has a new coach and a new stadium. Which nonconference opponents will be visiting Tempe in 2015?

By Stefan Modrich | September 30, 2014

A Sun Devil fan guide to postseason baseball: Six ASU alumni to watch

Just 10 teams remain standing with the goal of playing deep into October. Which Sun Devils are left to compete on baseball's biggest stage?

By Stefan Modrich | September 30, 2014

With Daryl Washington, Arizona Cardinals' front office shows hypocritical side

The Cardinals' head coach's strong words after Jonathan Dwyer's arrest may come back to haunt him when dealing with Daryl Washington.

| September 30, 2014

Junior Jon Rahm launches the ball out of a sand trap during an ASU golf practice on Sept. 21, 2012 prior to the Pac-12 Preview in Oregon. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Men's golf team fights through winds in first tournament of the season

Max Rottluff led the team and was one of only two in the tournament who shot under par on the last day.

| September 30, 2014

Women's golf team struggles in first tournament of the year

Many factors contributed to the team's problems, but there is plenty of time to improve.

| September 30, 2014

Redshirt junior quarterback Mike Bercovici throws the ball in a home game against UCLA on Sept. 25, 2014. The Sun Devils lost to the Bruins, 62-27. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

Taylor Kelly 'doubtful' for ASU football game at USC

It'll be another week of Mike Bercovici for ASU football, as it heads to Los Angeles to face USC.

By Evan Webeck | September 30, 2014

Former ASU wrestler John Moraga represents Hispanic culture in UFC

Local fighter John Moraga is participating in UFC Hispanic heritage month.

| September 29, 2014

Junior outside hitter Macey Gardner attacks the ball in a home game against Pepperdine on Sept 20, 2014. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

No. 17 ASU volleyball tries to find place in Pac-12

ASU volleyball is at the beginning of the Pac-12 stretch that spans for the remainder of the season. It started 1-1 last week and will fight against Colorado and Utah next.

By Logan Newman | September 29, 2014

Redshirt junior wide receiver Jaelen Strong attempts to retrieve a pass from redshirt sophomore quarterback Mike Bercovici. The Sun Devils lost to UCLA on Sept 25 at Sun Devil Stadium with a score of 62-27.

Sun Devil Spotlight: Jaelen Strong's star only growing brighter

Even in the midst of a blowout loss, ASU's star wide receiver continued to shine.

| September 29, 2014

Sophomore defender Mckenzie Grossman attempts to steal the ball during the game against UCLA on Sept. 26 in Tempe. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU soccer hungry after first taste of conference play

Disappointed with a draw against UCLA, the Sun Devils are looking to refine themselves for conference play.

By Marc Steiner | September 29, 2014

Redshirt junior wide receiver Jaelen Strong attempts to avoid an oncoming defender in home game against UCLA on Sept. 25, 2014. The Sun Devils lost to the Bruins, 62-27. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU football not worried after loss to UCLA

The Sun Devils are optimistic moving forward

| September 29, 2014

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