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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

UP HIGH: Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Ashley Kastl extends to stop the ball during the Sun Devils’ 3-2 loss to Washington State on Sept. 23. Kastl has been a bright spot for the ASU volleyball team despite their recent struggles. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Volleyball’s woes continued in weekend trip

There’s nothing wrong with a team experimenting with new things while in a slump.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 2, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 3

If the Diamondbacks want to stay in the postseason, this mentality has to stop.

By Devin McIntyre | October 2, 2011

Tennis collects several wins at Cal Nike Invite

The ASU tennis team opened their season with successful matches at the Cal Nike Invitational in Berkeley, Calif.

By Devin McIntyre | October 2, 2011

PULLING AWAY: Junior wide receiver A.J. Pickens sprints from OSU senior linebacker Cameron Collins for a touchdown during the second quarter of the Sun Devils’ 35-20 win over the Beavers on Saturday. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

In-game tweaks lead to rout

It was far from a perfect offensive performance, but the Sun Devils adjusted enough to pull out the win against OSU.

By Greg Dillard | October 2, 2011

CONTROL PROBLEMS: OSU redshirt freshman Sean Mannion throws a pass downfield while the line holds back the ASU defense during the Beavers’ 35-20 loss to the Sun Devils on Saturday. Oregon State is 0-4 so far during their season. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Beavers still winless on the season

The Beavers lost 35-20 to the No. 25 Sun Devils in a game which featured nine turnovers and 19 penalties.

By William Boor | October 2, 2011

HIGHLIGHT-REEL RUN: ASU junior running back Cameron Marshall stiff-arms an opponent during his 37-yard touchdown run in the third quarter of the Sun Devils' 35-20 victory over Oregon State. Marshall finished the game with 80 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football rises above mistakes to down Oregon State

The ASU football team lagged out of the gates but came back to defeat Oregon State 35-20. | Slideshow inside |

By Tyler Emerick | October 1, 2011

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