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TAKING THE LEAD: Senior wide receiver Aaron Pflugrad carries the ball in the open field from USC defensive tack Christian Tupou during the Sun Devils’ 43-22 victory over the Trojans on Sept. 24. Pflugrad and the Sun Devils look to further secure their Pac-12 South lead Saturday against Utah. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football set for crucial Pac-12 South clash

No, the Utah Utes aren’t headline grabbers, but they provide an interesting challenge for the No. 22 Sun Devils. | Slideshow inside |

By Tyler Emerick | October 6, 2011

PROTECT THIS HOUSE: Sophomore midfielder Blair Alderson (16) winds up for a kick away from Missouri junior midfielder Haley Krentz during the Sun Devils’ 1-0 loss to the Tigers on Sept. 11. ASU returns to Sun Devil Soccer Stadium on Friday for the first time in 26 days for a homestand against No. 19 Oregon State and Oregon. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer opens homestand against Oregon schools

ASU returns home for the first time in three weeks.

By Justin Janssen | October 6, 2011

LOOKING UP: Junior outside hitter Sarah Clause raises the ball up during the Sun Devils’ 3-0 loss to then-No. 4 Washington on Sept. 23. The Sun Devils host No. 2 UCLA and No. 5 USC this weekend at Wells Fargo Arena after upsetting both teams last year. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tough Pac-12 schedule continues for Volleyball

Nothing changes this weekend when 2nd-ranked UCLA (13-2) and 5th ranked USC (11-3) come to Tempe.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 6, 2011

WATCH OUT: ASU senior defensive end Jamaar Jarrett (92) fights to reach OSU redshirt freshman quarterback Sean Mannion during the Sun Devils’ 35-20 win on Saturday. Jarrett’s performance on defense has opposing teams looking to avoid him. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Football’s Jarrett quietly becoming a force

Jamaar Jarrett doesn’t like talking about himself. He shies away from media notoriety. | Slideshow inside |

By Tyler Emerick | October 5, 2011

HONOR-WORTHY: ASU junior wide receiver Jamal Miles tries to break a tackle by Oregon State sophomore corner back Rashaad Reynolds during the Sun Devils’ victory on Saturday. Miles was named Pac-12 Player of the Week for his performance against the Beavers. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Football’s momentum should continue against Utes

The Sun Devils will have the edge in Salt Lake City. | Slideshow inside |

By Greg Dillard | October 5, 2011

Tennis’ Cako heads to LA

Sophomore Jacqueline Cako is ready to play at the All-American Championships

By Devin McIntyre | October 5, 2011

IN GOOD HANDS: Utah junior running back John White breaks free from a open-field tackle in the Utes’ 31-14 loss to Washington. White will likely see more carries against the Sun Devils on Saturday due to an injury to junior starting quarterback Jordan Wynn. (Photo courtesy The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah looks to score first against ASU

Field position will play a key role if the Utes are going to snap ASU’s seven game winning streak in the series.

By William Boor | October 5, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 6

I’m sure a lot of you still root for the college football team you first pledged allegiance to other than ASU.

By Josh Nacion | October 5, 2011

Top Left: Mathias Schjoelberg, Top Right: Stan Gautier, Bottom Left: Brandon Cloete, Bottom Right: Noemi Jimenez. (Photos courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

Golf’s international freshmen adjust on campus

Like it’s talent, ASU’s golf program is loaded with diversity on both men’s and women’s teams.

By John McKelvey III | October 4, 2011

Freeman’s flip throw-in boosts offense

ASU junior forward/defender Alyssa Freeman has a slightly different approach to throwing the ball in.

By Justin Janssen | October 4, 2011

ANOTHER BLOW: ASU sophomore Evan Finkenberg (62) and the rest of the Sun Devil offense walk up to the line of scrimmage during ASU’s win over UC Davis on Sept. 1. Finkenberg will be out for four to six weeks due to a knee injury. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Finkenberg injures meniscus, needs surgery

Finkenberg hurt his meniscus in Saturday’s game against Oregon State and will have surgery on Wednesday. | Slideshow inside |

By William Boor | October 4, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 5

For most, the epic finale to MLB’s thrilling baseball season still buzzes as the playoffs are underway.

By Justin Janssen | October 4, 2011

STRONG OPENER: ASU freshman Stan Gautier takes a swing at the Karsten driving range during media day on Sept. 2. Gautier’s first-round 68 helped the Sun Devils to an eighth-place finish at the Tucker Invitational. (Courtesy of Maggie Emmons)

Men’s golf struggles at Tucker Invite

The ASU men’s golf team is entering a crucial stretch at this point of the season.

By John McKelvey III | October 3, 2011

Video: Recap of ASU's 35-20 victory over Oregon State

Recap of ASU's 35-20 victory over Oregon State. from The State Press on Vimeo.

By Andrew Boven | October 3, 2011

Freshman Houlihan making cross-country impact

Shelby Houlihan isn't like most runners.

By Danny Shapiro | October 3, 2011

Good signs point for football after OSU game

ASU’s 35-20 win against OSU on Saturday told us a lot about the state of Sun Devil football.

By Kyle Newman | October 3, 2011

Kastl siblings boost each other on respective teams

Ashley and Cameron Kastl both choose ASU and they will always have each other’s support.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 3, 2011

THE REPLACEMENT: Sophomore offensive lineman Kody Koebensky (67) waits to snap the ball to junior quarterback Brock Osweiler during the Sun Devils’ 35-20 win over Oregon State on Saturday. Koebensky will get the nod at center if Gerhart is unable to return. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Koebensky filling in for Gerhart

The ASU football team lost redshirt senior center Garth Gerhart Saturday to an ankle injury.

By Tyler Emerick | October 3, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 4

Who exactly decides what the Sun Devils wear?

By Tyler Emerick | October 3, 2011

SEND OFF: Junior Hannah James returns a volley during a match last season. James advanced as far to the semifinals of the Cal Nike Invitational over the weekend. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Soccer splits weekend against Pac-12 newcomers

This time, the ASU women’s soccer team held on to the lead.

By Justin Janssen | October 2, 2011

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