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Column: What an eight-team College Football Playoff would look like

Now that the first College Football Playoff semifinal games are played, what would things have looked like with eight teams?

By Fabian Ardaya | January 3, 2015

ASU women's basketball enters Pac-12 play third in conference power rankings

In a conference which schools the player with the most points per game in the NCAA and another with the most rebounds, an unranked team snatched first place in these power rankings.

| January 2, 2015

Pac-12 power rankings: ASU men's basketball enters conference play with room to grow

The Sun Devils begin Pac-12 play near the bottom of the conference in power rankings, but the development of Savon Goodman could change the team's fortunes.

| January 1, 2015

Junior running back D.J. Foster salutes fans with a pitchfork after the game against Notre Dame on Nov. 8, 2014. ASU defeated Notre Dame 55-31 at Sun Devil Stadium. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU football’s D.J. Foster announces he will return for senior season

ASU junior D.J. Foster announced Tuesday we will forgo the NFL draft and stay for his senior season in addition to becoming primarily a slot receiver in 2015.

By Justin Janssen | December 30, 2014

Redshirt senior quarterback Taylor Kelly (left) celebrates after the Sun Bowl against Duke, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso. The Sun Devils defeated the Blue Devils 36-31. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Taylor Kelly cements legacy with Sun Bowl victory

The Sun Bowl, while not the last game ASU was hoping for, proved to be a fitting way for Kelly to go out – a winner.

By Justin Janssen | December 30, 2014

Senior forward Shaquille McKissic dunks the ball in a game against Pepperdine, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. After trailing the entire first half, the Sun Devils came from behind and defeated the Waves 81-74. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU men's basketball gets past tough Harvard defense

Roosevelt Scott provided a defensive spark against Harvard's leading scorer.

| December 28, 2014

By the numbers: Record-setting day in ASU Sun Bowl victory

Athletes playing in their final games like Taylor Kelly and Jaelen Strong, along with rookies like Demario Richard and Kalen Ballage, were among Sun Devil players to insert their names into the record books.

| December 28, 2014

VIDEO: Watch ASU football's Sun Bowl press conference

See what ASU had to say after their 36-31 Sun Bowl win.

By State Press Sports Staff | December 28, 2014

ASU vs. Duke: Report Card

Handing out grades in ASU's 36-31 Hyundai Sun Bowl win over Duke

By Fabian Ardaya | December 28, 2014

Sun Bowl sends ASU football seniors out strong, shines light on future

Taylor Kelly was able to get redemption for his play post-injury with one final vintage performance in ASU's Sun Bowl win.

| December 28, 2014

Freshman running back Demario Richard scores a touchdown in the Sun Bowl against Duke, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU football's youth carries them to Sun Bowl victory

No. 15 ASU (10-3) edges Duke (9-4), but not without the help of their key freshmen.

By Fabian Ardaya | December 27, 2014

Senior safety Damarious Randall attempts to block a field goal in the Sun Bowl against Duke, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Duke football’s bowl drought continues after close loss to ASU football

After losing 36-31 to No. 15 ASU (10-3), Duke (9-4) will have to wait another season to end its historic bowl drought, which spans back to the 1961 Cotton Bowl.

By Justin Janssen | December 27, 2014

The ASU football team poses for photos with the Sun Bowl trophy, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso. The Sun Devils defeated the Blue Devils 36-31. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Demario Richard, Kweishi Brown lead ASU to Sun Bowl victory

Freshman running back Demario Richard was named MVP after scoring four total touchdowns.

| December 27, 2014

Photos: ASU tops Duke 36-31 in thrilling Sun Bowl

Big plays on defense and special teams helped the Sun Devils weather a surge from Duke and pull out a win in El Paso.

By State Press Photo Staff | December 27, 2014

Head coach Todd Graham yells at his defense after the team gave up a touchdown in the Sun Bowl against Duke, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU football wins Sun Bowl behind Kweishi Brown's defensive stops

After being burned all day by wide receiver Jamison Crowder, Kweishi Brown got redemption when it mattered most.

| December 27, 2014

in the Sun Bowl against Duke, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

HALF: ASU stumbles after going up 20-3

Duke quarterback Anthony Boone's accuracy increased after averaging just 1.9 yards per throw in the first quarter.

| December 27, 2014

Freshman running back Demario Richard runs the ball in a game against the University of Arizona, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson. ASU will have to focus on running the ball against Duke in the Hyundai Sun Bowl on Dec. 27. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU football: battle of the Devils will revolve around the run

With as many as a combined seven possible running back options, the team who can establish the run will have the upper hand in the Sun Bowl.

By Logan Newman | December 27, 2014

Full Sun Bowl coverage of No. 15 ASU football vs. Duke

Don't miss any of our coverage as No. 15 ASU football takes on Duke in the Sun Bowl.

By State Press Sports Staff | December 26, 2014

Freshman defensive back Armand Perry carries an interception for a touchdown during the 4th quarter of the game against Washington on Oct. 25. ASU defeated Washington 24-10. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU football announces Sun Bowl uniform combination

ASU football will wear white-white-maroon uniforms when it plays Duke in the Sun Bowl on Saturday.

By Justin Janssen and Fabian Ardaya | December 26, 2014

Redshirt senior quarterback Taylor Kelly hands the ball off to junior running back D.J. Foster during an offensive drill at Kajikawa practice field on Dec. 20. ASU plays Duke in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 27. (Photo by: Fabian Ardaya).

The EDGE: ASU, Duke share many similarities in Sun Bowl matchup

You shouldn't overlook ASU's ACC Sun Bowl opponent, the Duke Blue Devils. The two teams have more in common than you might think.

| December 26, 2014

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