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ASU Football: Who is the Sun Devil offense’s go-to guy?

by Zac Pacleb - September 19, 2015September 19, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Taylor Kelly lines up in the shotgun, takes the snap, makes a quick 3-step drop and fires to the sideline where Jaelen Strong is just turning around to make a catch while an unfortunate cornerback is doing all he can to dislodge the ball and prevent a first

ASU Football: Sun Bowl win showcases program’s future promise

by Jacob Garcia - December 27, 2014December 27, 2014

(Photo: Alli Cline/WCSN) It wasn’t for a Rose Bowl coronation. It wasn’t for a trip to the first-ever College Football Playoff Championship game. It wasn’t even a convincing win over a powerhouse opponent in a nationally-acclaimed bowl game. But for the No. 15 Arizona State football team, a thrilling 36-31 win over

ASU Football: Sun Devils cap season by surviving Sun Bowl scare

by Adam Stites - December 27, 2014

(Photo: ASU Athletics) The Arizona State Sun Devils capped an up-and-down season with a 10th victory on Saturday, dominating the Duke Blue Devils in the 81st Sun Bowl, but surviving a late scare to win, 36-31. ASU's offense looked like the one most expected all season with Taylor Kelly at the helm,

ASU Football: Preview to the 81st Sun Bowl

by Jacob Garcia - December 26, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) One month removed from its last glimpse of in-game action, the Arizona State football team is currently undergoing a “normal” week of practice in El Paso, Texas. “Normal” in quotations because nothing is ever normal about Bowl Week in college football. The Sun Devils were greeted at the airport on

ASU Football: Sun Devils practice for first time in El Paso

by Mauricio Casillas - December 23, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) The Arizona State football team held its first practice in El Paso, Texas in preparation for the Sun Bowl. The team arrived at 10:30 a.m. MT, and was preparing for its matchup against Duke a couple of hours later on the Montwood High School football field. "For me personally, I'm

ASU Football: Three storylines to monitor with Sun Bowl 16 days away

by Jacob Garcia - December 11, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) With 16 days separating now and the 81st Sun Bowl, in which No. 15 Arizona State will square off against Duke in El Paso, Texas, churning out written content becomes a challenge. Ever since ASU lost to Arizona in the Territorial Cup on November 28, news surrounding the team

ASU Football: The unprecedented decision to bench Taylor Kelly

by Jacob Garcia - November 28, 2014

(Photo: Alli Cline/WCSN) A week ago, head coach Todd Graham delivered what was possibly the most heart-felt and genuine postgame press conference in Arizona State football history. Verifying whether or not that is entirely true is likely impossible, but considering the following statements Graham ushered in regards to his senior quarterback Taylor

ASU Football: Sun Devils spoil championship opportunity, lose Territorial Cup

by Adam Stites - November 28, 2014November 28, 2014

(Photo: Alli Cline/WCSN) The No. 13 Arizona State Sun Devils fell into a 35-21 hole at the beginning of the second half, panicked and benched Taylor Kelly en route to a 42-35 loss to the No. 11 Arizona Wildcats that sent the Territorial Cup to Tucson. After a 21-21 duel in the

ASU Football: Complete U of A game preview

by Matt Harden - November 28, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) An argument can be made that this year’s Territorial Cup matchup is the most important in the series’ history. The No. 13 Arizona State Sun Devils (9-2, 6-2 Pac-12 South) will travel to Tucson to take on the No. 11 Arizona Wildcats (9-2, 6-2 Pac-12 South) with both teams

ASU Football: Classic Cup duel has more shine in 2014

by Adam Stites - November 27, 2014

(Photo: ASU Athletics) The pageantry and environment of a rivalry game as entrenched and fierce as the one between the Arizona State Sun Devils and Arizona Wildcats sells itself. Yet, the classic interstate matchup, which dates back to the 19th century, will have a little more shine than usual on Friday. Not since