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Doug Haller on ASU’s win, bowl eligibility | 1:40
ASU Insider Doug Haller breaks down the Sun Devils’ win over Oregon State in Corvallis on Saturday and what it means in terms of Todd Graham’s job security.
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Shot Clock: ASU football among top 3 best bets | 1:53
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and J.J. Hensley make your college football bets simple.
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Shot Clock: ASU must win – and then it’s UA | 2:12
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss ASU vs. Oregon State, the Suns arena reconstruction and the Philadelphia 76ers in our Shot Clock video.
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How to watch: ASU football vs. Oregon State | 0:48
The Sun Devils will try to become bowl eligible against Oregon State in Corvallis, where they haven’t won in more than a decade.
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Sun Devil Report: Todd Graham’s job back in jeopardy? | 9:17
azcentral sports’ Doug Haller and Greg Moore look back at ASU’s loss to UCLA and ahead to the Sun Devils’ game at Oregon State.
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Doug Haller recaps ASU’s loss at UCLA | 2:43
ASU insider Doug Haller discusses a winnable loss for the Sun Devils at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night.
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Todd Graham on ASU’s loss at UCLA | 2:11
ASU head football coach Todd Graham talks about his team’s loss at UCLA on Saturday.
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ASU Football coordinator Billy Napier | 2:58
ASU football offensive coordinator Billy Napier talks about running back Eno Benjamin and the Sun Devils’ win over Colorado.
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How to watch: ASU vs. UCLA football | 0:50
If the Sun Devils can win, they’ll be bowl eligible for the sixth time in the last seven seasons.
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Sun Devil Report: ASU gets big win before UCLA | 11:39
azcentral sports’ Doug Haller and Greg Moore look back at the Sun Devils’ victory over Colorado and look ahead to the game at UCLA.
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ASU RB Richard on emotional reaction against Colorado | 1:58
Sun Devils running back Demario Richard on his emotional reaction after rushing for 189 yards against Colorado
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QB Manny Wilkins on ASU offense | 2:07
Wilkins discusses freshman running back Eno Benjamin and offensive coordinator Billy Napier.
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Graham, Wilkins and Richard sound off on ASU win over Colorado | 1:35
ASU coach Todd Graham, quarterback Manny Wilkins and running back Demario Richard discuss ASU’s win over Colorado on Saturday night at Sun Devil Stadium.
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ASU vs. Colorado recap: Sun Devils rally to win | 6:00
Jeff Metcalfe and Greg Moore dissest ASU’s 41-30 home victory over Colorado. The Sun Devils are now 5-4 with three games to play.
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ASU pregame: Can ASU stop Colorado’s rushing attack? | 4:42
Greg Moore and Jeff Metcalfe discuss the matchups before kickoff at Frank Kush Field.
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Sun Devil Report: ASU looks to bounce back | 15:29
Greg Moore and Doug Haller cover ASU’s disappointing home loss to USC and look ahead to the final four games of the season. Can ASU get to six wins?
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ASU to play Colorado in Salute to Service game | 0:46
The Sun Devils will debut their “Brotherhood” uniforms in Saturday night’s match-up. Find the viewing information here.
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ASU, adidas unveil Sun Devil ‘Brotherhood’ uniforms | 0:52
Arizona State football is honoring the nation’s active U.S. military and veterans with special uniforms for the Nov. 4 home game vs. Colorado. Video: azcentral sports
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Todd Graham: ‘I feel good about our team’ | 1:06
Despite losing 48-17 at home to USC, ASU head football coach Todd Graham is still confident in his team.
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ASU football vs. USC highlights | 4:15
ASU football was riding high when the USC Trojans came to Tempe on Saturday but some old demons returned to thwart the Sun Devils.
Sean Logan/ azcentral sports
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Todd Graham on ASU’s loss to USC | 2:58
ASU coach Todd Graham discusses the Sun Devils’ loss to USC at home on Saturday.
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Manny Wilkins on ASU’s loss to USC | 1:43
ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins takes a lot of the blame in discussing ASU’s loss to USC on Saturday.
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D.J. Calhoun on ASU’s loss to USC | 1:04
ASU linebacker D.J. Calhoun discusses ASU’s loss to USC on Saturday.
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Todd Graham: You’re seeing the fruits of our labor | 2:13
ASU football coach speaks to former ASU players at Legends Luncheon.
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ASU football Hall of Famers | 4:39
Curley Culp, Bob Breunig, Bobby Mulgado speaking at Legends Luncheon
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Shot Clock: Unexpected opportunity for ASU | 2:29
azcentral sports’ Mark Faller and Greg Moore discuss ASU’s big game against USC in our Shot Clock video.
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How to watch ASU football take on USC | 1:01
The Sun Devils host the No. 21 Trojans on Saturday. Can ASU continue its winning ways? Find viewing info and seating guides here.
Logan Newman/azcentral sports
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ASU football back Demario Richard | 2:20
There was a single play in ASU football’s win over Utah that ignited the team: When ASU running back Demario Richard went head-to-head with Utah safety Marquise Blair.
Doug Haller/ azcentral sports
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Todd Graham: ‘Our goal is to be Pac-12 champions’ | 2:19
ASU football coach Todd Graham discusses the state of his team with USC up next.
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Shot Clock: Get excited ASU fans, this is no fluke | 2:08
Jay Dieffenbach and Doug Haller discuss ASU’s impressive win in Salt Lake City the firing of Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson.
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ASU players, Todd Graham discuss win over Utah | 2:06
ASU head coach Todd Graham: Playing good teams early in the season has helped ASU become a better football team.
Doug Haller/azcentral sports
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ASU at Utah: Doug Haller breaks down ASU’s win | 2:43
Haller: The transformation of ASU’s defense over the last 3 weeks has been remarkable. It was key to ASU’s 30-10 win over Utah.
Doug Haller/azcentral sports
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ASU offensive coordinator Billy Napier on Utah | 2:47
Napier on upcoming game vs. Utah, win over Washington
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ASU football highlights: Landmark win over Washington | 9:49
ASU football fans experienced a win for the ages when the Sun Devils dispatched the Washington Huskies, giving ASU the program’s first win over a top-5 team since 1996. Doug Haller and Greg Moore from azcentral sports break it down.
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ASU’s Todd Graham on fourth-down decision vs. Washington | 1:49
ASU coach Todd Graham discusses his mindset behind going for it on fourth down in the Sun Devils’ upset win over Washington in a press conference on Monday.
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Shot Clock: Turning point for ASU, Cardinals? | 2:18
azcentral sports’ Mark Faller and Doug Haller react to the big football victories for Arizona teams last weekend.
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ASU football vs. Washington highlights | 4:41
Few outside the ASU football locker room gave the Sun Devils a chance against No. 4 Washington on Saturday night in Tempe. Then they played the game. This is how ASU’s 13-7 upset went down.
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Todd Graham on game atmosphere in upset win | 1:03
ASU coach Todd Graham discusses his team’s win over No. 4 Washington
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ASU QB Wilkins on upset win | 2:03
Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins reacts to a win over No. 4 Washington.
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ASU fans storm the field | 3:53
ASU football fans stormed the field at Sun Devil Stadium after ASU upset No. 4 Washington on Oct. 14, 2017
Rick Morin/ azcentral sports
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ASU defensive coordinator Phil Bennett on Washington | 2:24
Phil Bennett breaks down LB Christian Sam, upcoming game vs. No. 4 Washington
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Sun Devil Report: How can ASU get to six wins and a bowl game? | 8:08
azcentral sports’ Doug Haller and Greg Moore examine the ASU football team (2-3), which faces critical games in the back half of its 2017 schedule.
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Todd Graham on Stanford, Bryce Love | 3:26
“You just got to tackle the guy.” Graham lamented broken tackles in ASU’s 34-24 loss to Stanford.
Doug Haller/azcentral sports
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Sun Devil Report: What does win over Oregon mean? | 12:31
azcentral sports’ Doug Haller and Greg Moore dissect ASU football’s 37-35 win over the Ducks.
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ASU football coach Todd Graham weekly news conference | 2:22
ASU football coach Todd Graham met with the media on Monday to talk about the Sun Devils win over Oregon on Saturday and the upcoming contest at Stanford.
Sean Logan/ azcentral sports
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ASU football: Jeff Metcalfe and Doug Haller on Sun Devils performance, progress | 2:54
ASU football enjoyed a big win over Oregon on Saturday night but the Sun Devils now must prepare for the most intense stretch of their regular-season schedule.
Sean Logan/ azcentral sports
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ASU football tops Oregon 37-35 | 4:14
ASU football beat Oregon 37-35 behind strong performances from Kalen Ballage, N’Keal Harry and the Sun Devil defense.
Sean Logan/ azcentral sports
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Todd Graham breaks down ASU’s win over Oregon | 2:01
ASU coach Todd Graham discusses ASU’s upset of Oregon on Saturday at Sun Devil Stadium.
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ASU players react to win over Oregon | 3:01
ASU’s Manny Wilkins, N’Keal Harry and Alani Latu discuss the Sun Devils’ win over Oregon on Saturday in Tempe.
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ASU football offensive coordinator Billy Napier | 3:43
ASU football offensive coordinator Billy Napier reviews Texas Tech and looks ahead to No. 24 Oregon
Jeff Metcalfe/ azcentral sports
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ASU football defensive coordinator Phil Bennett | 2:35
Reviewing Texas Tech and taking personnel changes for Oregon
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Shot Clock: ASU’s moral ‘W’; Zeke irks Dallas | 2:00
Jay Dieffenbach and Sarah McLellan cover hockey, baseball and football in our Shot Clock video.
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Michael Crow on ASU football coaching situation | 3:28
Greg Moore visits with Michael Crow in a special edition of the Shot Clock. The ASU President discusses the hiring (and firing) process of coaches and more.
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Todd Graham on start of Pac-12 season, Wilkins’ improvement | 1:51
ASU head football coach Todd Graham discusses the start of Pac-12 play against Oregon this weekend and the improvement of QB Manny Wilkins after practice on Tuesday. Jeff Metcalfe/azcentral sports
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Sun Devil Report: Loss to Aztecs, fan reaction | 15:02
Doug Haller and Greg Moore discuss the fallout from Arizona State’s loss to San Diego State, including fan reaction, and look ahead to Saturday’s game at Texas Tech.
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Sun Devil Report: Issues after win over New Mexico State | 11:48
azcentral sports’ Doug Haller looks back at ASU’s win over New Mexico State and looks ahead to San Diego State.
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Doug Haller and Greg Moore discuss ASU’s win | 3:09
The Sun Devils got an “ugly” win in their season opener, an effort that may not get it done against their Week 2 opponent.
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ASU unveils Pat Tillman statue | 1:38
A statue of Pat Tillman was exhibited at the north end zone of Sun Devil Stadium.
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Breaking down Arizona State football’s 2017 schedule | 1:47
A look at each game in the Sun Devils’ 2017 season
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ASU Football coordinator Billy Napier
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Todd Graham on Stanford, Bryce Love
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ASU football coach Todd Graham weekly news conference
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ASU football defensive coordinator Phil Bennett
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Breaking down Arizona State football’s 2017 schedule
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Rarely over the past three years has Arizona State enjoyed a conference Saturday such as this. A day in which the Sun Devils built an early lead, removing doubt before halftime.
The big news: After consecutive losing seasons, ASU is bowl eligible. On a foggy afternoon at Reser Stadium, the Sun Devils whipped struggling Oregon State 40-24, their first win here since 2005.
“It was really important to get this win, solely for the seniors,” junior quarterback Manny Wilkins said. “They come with a passion every single game, every single day at practice. And personally, I wanted to make sure we got this one and really go get this next one, so we can get a good bowl.”
The effort guaranteed ASU (6-5 and 5-3 in the Pac-12) a wining conference record, something Vice President of Athletics Ray Anderson might consider when determining the fate of coach Todd Graham. ASU has one final regular-season contest to go, next Saturday’s Territorial Cup clash at Sun Devil Stadium.
Graham is under contract for three more seasons, but he might need a win over rival Arizona to save his job. Last season, the Sun Devils were embarrassed 56-35 in Tucson.
“It’s very important for our program,” Graham said of reaching bowl eligibility. “It’s very important for recruiting. Obviously, it’s not our ultimate goal but it’s something that’s very, very important that you do every year. It’s something we had become accustomed to, and our guys were very determined.”
Oregon State dropped to 1-10 and 0-8 in the Pac-12. Considering this was the Beavers’ final home game, ASU coaches expected them to show fight. In front of an announced crowd of 36,063, they were correct. It just took Oregon State three quarters to get around to it.
The Sun Devils jumped to a 30-0, first-half lead. As usual, senior running back Demario Richard picked up the tough yards between the tackles. Wilkins broke loose for a 32-yard run. Sophomore Kyle Williams hauled in a 23-yard touchdown pass.
“Our goal was to come out and play fast,” said Richard, who posted his third consecutive 100-yard rushing day. “We had seen on film that they had a hard time with tempo, getting lined up, so we just came out and pushed the tempo and it showed.”
In addition, ASU offensive coordinator Billy Napier went to different players. With standout receiver N’Keal Harry held out of the first quarter (Graham declined to say why), redshirt-freshman Frank Darby caught his first pass since the Sept. 30 Stanford contest. Freshman Curtis Hodges caught his first career touchdown pass and sophomore Terrell Chatman got rare early snaps.
“I knew Frank was going to come in and make plays,” Richard said. “He had a great week of practice this week.”
Overall, ASU totaled 453 yards. Richard rushed for 119 yards and three touchdowns. Senior running back Kalen Ballage added a season-high 103 rushing yards. Wilkins completed 12 of 19 for 167 yards and a touchdown.
“The big message and initiative this week was to really show up and be the team that wanted to play the most,” Napier said. “Start fast. Play with more effort, more toughness.”
Oregon State found a spark in the fourth quarter. With nine minutes to go, Trevorris Johnson scored on a 1-yard run, bringing the Beavers to within 40-17. Oregon State then recovered an onside kick and scored with 7:27 left, cutting the margin to 40-24.
It wasn’t enough.
ASU’s bowl destination may not be known until Dec. 3, but a winning conference record will help. With the Rose Bowl hosting a College Football Playoff game, the Pac-12 champion could play in the Fiesta Bowl. The conference has contracts with six other bowls: the Alamo, Holiday, Foster Farms, Sun, Vegas and Cactus.
The Sun Devils last played in the Cactus Bowl after the 2015 season.
“This is a hard place to get to,” Graham said of the Oregon State win. “It was an hour-and-a-half drive from the airport to Salem. And then it was an hour drive today. It’s just hard to get to. Obviously, we knew how important it was to come in here ready to play. We came out and we were laser focused.”
Contact Doug Haller at 602-444-4949 or at [email protected]. Follow him at Twitter.com/DougHaller. Download and subscribe to the ASU Pick Six Podcast.
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