2017 Arizona State Sun Devils football team

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2017 Arizona State Sun Devils football
Arizona State Athletics wordmark.svg
Sun Bowl, L 31–52 vs. NC State
Conference Pac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Record7–6 (6–3 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Billy Napier (1st season)
Defensive coordinator Phil Bennett (1st season)
Home stadium Sun Devil Stadium
Seasons
  2016
2018  
2017 Pac-12 Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
North Division
No. 20 Stanford xy  7 2   9 5  
No. 16 Washington x  7 2   10 3  
Washington State  6 3   9 4  
Oregon  4 5   7 6  
California  2 7   5 7  
Oregon State  0 9   1 11  
South Division
No. 12 USC xy$  8 1   11 3  
Arizona State  6 3   7 6  
Arizona  5 4   7 6  
UCLA  4 5   6 7  
Utah  3 6   7 6  
Colorado  2 7   5 7  
Championship: USC 31, Stanford 28
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2017 Arizona State Sun Devils football team represented Arizona State University in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Sun Devils were led by sixth-year head coach Todd Graham and played their home games at Sun Devil Stadium. They competed as a member of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. They finished the season 7–6, 6–3 in Pac-12 play to finish in second place in the South Division. They were invited to the Sun Bowl where they lost to NC State.

Contents

On November 26, one day after the conclusion of the regular season, Graham and Arizona State agreed to part ways. He continued to coach the team through their bowl game. [1]

Preseason

Coaching changes

Arizona State hired Phil Bennett as defensive coordinator on January 11, 2017. Bennett was previously the defensive coordinator at Baylor University. He replaced Keith Patterson, who remained on the staff as linebackers coach. [2]

Arizona State hired Billy Napier as offensive coordinator on January 28, 2017. Napier was previously the receivers coach at the University of Alabama. He replaced Chip Lindsey, who left to become the offensive coordinator at Auburn University. [3]

Recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Eno Benjamin
RB
Wylie, Texas Wylie East HS 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)204 lb (93 kg)Enrolled 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Alex Perry
CB
Las Vegas, Nevada Bishop Gorman HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)178 lb (81 kg)Enrolled 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Tyler Johnson
WDE
Gilbert, Arizona Highland HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)245 lb (111 kg)Enrolled 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Ryan Kelley
QB
Chandler, Arizona Basha HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)188 lb (85 kg)Enrolled 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
K.J Jarrell
S
Scottsdale, Arizona Saguaro HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)175 lb (79 kg)Enrolled 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Evan Fields
S
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Midwest City HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)191 lb (87 kg)Enrolled 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Trelon Smith
APB
Houston, Texas Cy Ridge HS 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)181 lb (82 kg)Jun 30, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Kyle Soelle
TE
Scottsdale, Arizona Saguaro HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)220 lb (100 kg)Jun 30, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
D.J Davidson
DT
Mesa, Arizona Desert Ridge HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)300 lb (140 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Curtis Hodges
WR
Mesa, Arizona Mountain View HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)198 lb (90 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Ty Thomas
S
Lubbock, Texas Cooper HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)195 lb (88 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Loren Mondy
ILB
Mansfield, Texas Lake Ridge HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)234 lb (106 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
DeMonte King
S
Long Beach, California Los Alamitos HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)195 lb (88 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Langston Frederick
CB
League City, Texas Clear Springs HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)185 lb (84 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Brandon Ruiz
K
Gilbert, Arizona Williams Field HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)165 lb (75 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Corey Stephens
OG
Scottsdale, Arizona Saguaro HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)290 lb (130 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Mark Walton
TE
Yuma, Arizona Cibola HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)225 lb (102 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Shannon Forman
DT
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Southern Lab HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)290 lb (130 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: 2 stars.svg
Kobe Williams
CB
Long Beach, California Long Beach Poly HS 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)175 lb (79 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: 2 stars.svg
Darien Cornay
CB
Norwalk, California Los Alamitos HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)180 lb (82 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: 2 stars.svg
Ceejhay French-Love
TE
Monterey Park, California Long Beach Poly HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)255 lb (116 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

    Incoming transfers

    Arizona State had one incoming transfer. Quarterback Blake Barnett transferred from Alabama. Barnett was eligible to play the entire 2017 season at Arizona State following an appeal to the NCAA. [4]

    Offseason departures

    Arizona State lost 18 players in the 2016 offseason, 13 due to graduation and 5 due to transferring or injuries.

    NameNumberPos.YearNotes
    Edmond Boateng97DESeniorGraduated
    Tramel Topps92DLSeniorGraduated
    Frederick Gammage89WRSeniorGraduated
    Kody Kohl83TESeniorGraduated
    Salamo Fiso58LBSeniorGraduated
    Evan Goodman57OLSeniorGraduated
    Stephon McCray77OLSeniorGraduated
    Carlos Mendoza7LBSeniorGraduated
    Laiu Moeakiola12LBSeniorGraduated
    Tim White 12WRSeniorGraduated
    De'Chavon Hayes1DBSeniorGraduated
    Eric Lauderdale14DBSeniorGraduated
    Brandon Mathews54OLSeniorGraduated
    Ellis Jefferson19WRSeniorTransfer
    James Johnson18SJuniorTransfer
    Bryce Perkins 3QBJuniorTransfer
    Armand Perry13CBSophomoreRetired due to Injuries.
    Kareem Orr 25DBSophomoretransferred

    Schedule

    Arizona State announced their 2017 football schedule on January 18, 2017. [5] In non-conference play, the Sun Devils played former Border Conference rivals New Mexico State and Texas Tech, as well as San Diego State. In Pac-12 conference play, they played all conference members except cross-divisional foes California and Washington State.

    DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
    August 317:30 p.m. New Mexico State * P12N W 37–3146,596
    September 98:00 p.m. San Diego State *
    • Sun Devil Stadium
    • Tempe, AZ
    P12NL 20–3054,336
    September 165:00 p.m.at Texas Tech * FSN L 45–5260,454
    September 237:00 p.m.No. 24 Oregon
    • Sun Devil Stadium
    • Tempe, AZ
    P12NW 37–3550,110
    September 301:00 p.m.at Stanford P12NL 24–3444,422
    October 147:45 p.m.No. 5 Washington
    • Sun Devil Stadium
    • Tempe, AZ
    ESPN W 13–751,234
    October 2112:30 p.m.at Utah FS1 W 30–1045,863
    October 287:45 p.m.No. 21 USC Dagger-14-plain.png
    • Sun Devil Stadium
    • Tempe, AZ
    ESPNL 17–4853,446
    November 46:00 p.m. Colorado
    • Sun Devil Stadium
    • Tempe, AZ
    P12NW 41–3044,553
    November 116:30 p.m.at UCLA P12NL 37–4453,847
    November 181:00 p.m.at Oregon State P12NW 40–2436,063
    November 252:00 p.m. Arizona
    P12NW 42–3059,385
    December 291:00 p.m.vs. No. 24 NC State * CBS L 31–5239,897
    • *Non-conference game
    • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
    • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
    • All times are in Pacific time

    Source: 2017 Arizona State Sun Devils Football Schedule

    Game summaries

    vs New Mexico State

    New Mexico State Aggies (0–0) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (0–0) – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    Aggies01301831
    Sun Devils14016737

    at Sun Devil StadiumTempe, AZ

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (10:37) ASU – Kalen Ballage 7-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 3:02; Arizona State 7–0)
    • (8:26) ASU – Jalen Harvey 53-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 2 plays, 71 yards, 0:24; Arizona State 14–0)
    Second quarter
    • (10:52) NMSU – Jaleel Scott 15-yard pass from Tyler Rogers, kick failed (Drive: 13 plays, 89 yards, 4:00; Arizona State 14–6)
    • (0:32) NMSU – Tyler Rogers 1-yard run, Dylan Brown kick (Drive: 11 plays, 89 yards, 2:36; Arizona State 14–13)
    Third quarter
    • (8:50) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 52-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 41 yards, 6:10; Arizona State 17–13)
    • (7:50) ASU – John Humphrey 60-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, kick failed (Drive: 1 play, 60 yards, 0:09; Arizona State 24–13)
    • (0:50) ASU – Kalen Ballage 20-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:23; Arizona State 31–13)
    Fourth quarter
    • (13:52) ASU – Kobe Williams 49-yard interception return, Brandon Ruiz kick (Arizona State 38–13)
    • (8:27) NMSU – Jason Huntley 50-yard run, two-point pass failed (Drive: 3 plays, 59 yards, 1:06; Arizona State 38–19)
    • (5:04) NMSU – Jason Huntley 23-yard pass from Tyler Rogers, two-point pass failed (Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 2:03; Arizona State 38–25)
    • (0:00) NMSU – Jaleel Scott 29-yard pass from Tyler Rogers (Drive: 6 plays, 85 yards, 0:48; Arizona State 38–31)
    StatisticsNMSUASU
    First downs2719
    Total yards549400
    Rushing yards30–15140–79
    Passing yards398321
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int40–58–224–30–0
    Time of possession30:2029:40
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    New Mexico StatePassing Tyler Rogers 40/57, 398 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
    Rushing Jason Huntley 5 carries, 84 yards, TD
    Receiving Jaleel Scott 8 receptions, 149 yards, 2 TD
    Arizona StatePassing Manny Wilkins 22/27, 300 yards, 2 TD
    Rushing Kalen Ballage 18 carries, 79 yards, 2 TD
    ReceivingJohn Humprey7 receptions, 123 yards, TD

    vs San Diego State

    San Diego State Aztecs (1–0) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (1–0) – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    Aztecs7137330
    Sun Devils770620

    at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, AZ

    • Date: September 9, 2017
    • Game time: 8:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: Mostly clear skies, 91 °F (33 °C)
    • Game attendance: 54,336
    • Referee: Land Clark
    • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst), Lewis Johnson (sideline reporter)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (8:04) SDSU – Rashaad Penny 95-yard run, John Baron kick (Drive: 3 plays, 99 yards, 1:30; San Diego State 7–0)
    • (0:00) ASU – Kalen Ballage 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 3:56; Tied 7–7)
    Second quarter
    • (14:45) SDSU – Rashaad Penny 99-yard kickoff return, Brandon Ruiz kick (San Diego State 14–7)
    • (7:39) SDSU – John Baron 29-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 43 yards, 5:49; San Diego State 17–7)
    • (4:54) ASU – N'Keal Harry 5-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 2:39; San Diego State 17–14)
    • (0:06) SDSU – John Baron 27-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 0:24; San Diego State 20–14)
    Third quarter
    • (1:52) SDSU – Rashaad Penny 33-yard pass from Christian Chapman, John Baron kick (Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 6:28; San Diego State 27–14)
    Fourth quarter
    • (14:45) SDSU – John Baron 32-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 17 yards, 1:10; San Diego State 30–14)
    • (8:34) ASU – Frank Darby 53-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, two-point pass failed (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 6:11; San Diego State 30–20)
    StatisticsSDSUASU
    First downs1415
    Total yards352342
    Rushing yards43–27931–44
    Passing yards73298
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int9–18–020–33–0
    Time of possession31:4328:17
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    San Diego StatePassingChristian Chapman9/18, 73 yards, TD
    Rushing Rashaad Penny 18 carries, 216 yards, TD
    ReceivingRashaad Penny4 receptions, 38 yards, TD
    Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins20/33, 298 yards, 2 TD
    RushingKalen Ballage15 carries, 44 yards, TD
    Receiving Frank Darby 3 receptions, 111 yards, TD

    at Texas Tech

    Arizona State Sun Devils (1–1) at Texas Tech Red Raiders (1–0) – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    Sun Devils31421745
    Red Raiders211410752

    at Jones AT&T StadiumLubbock, TX

    • Date: September 16, 2017
    • Game time: 5:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: Cloudy - Rain Chance, 75 °F (24 °C)
    • Game attendance: 58,547
    • Referee: Chris Coyte
    • TV announcers (Fox Sports Networks): Mark Followill (play-by-play), Brian Baldinger (analyst), Lesley McCaslin (sideline reporter)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (7:48) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 44-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards, 3:14; Arizona State 3–0)
    • (4:25) TTU – Keke Coutee 12-yard pass from Nic Shimonek, Clayton Hatfield kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:23; Texas Tech 7–3)
    • (1:48) TTU – Cameron Batson 11-yard pass from Nic Shimonek, Clayton Hatfield kick (Drive: 3 plays, 72 yards, 0:52; Texas Tech 14–3)
    • (0:04) TTU – Dylan Cantrell 29-yard pass from Nic Shimonek, Clayton Hatfield kick (Drive: 3 plays, 22 yards, 1:05; Texas Tech 21–3)
    Second quarter
    • (11:42) ASU – Kyle Williams 3-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:22; Texas Tech 21–10)
    • (5:34) ASU – Demario Richard 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:50; Texas Tech 21–17)
    • (3:31) TTU – Mason Reed 10-yard pass from Nic Shimonek, Clayton Hatfield kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:03; Texas Tech 28–17)
    • (0:30) TTU – Dylan Cantrell 14-yard pass from Nic Shimonek, Clayton Hatfield kick (Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards, 0:37; Texas Tech 35–17)
    Third quarter
    • (11:49) ASU – Kalen Ballage 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 1:27; Texas Tech 35–24)
    • (9:25) TTU – Derrick Willies 28-yard pass from Nic Shimonek, Michael Barden kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:24; Texas Tech 42–24)
    • (6:31) ASU – Frank Darby 21-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 2:54; Texas Tech 42–31)
    • (3:06) TTU – Michael Barden 39-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 3:25; Texas Tech 45–31)
    • (0:37) ASU – Kyle Williams 9-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 2:29; Texas Tech 45–38)
    Fourth quarter
    • (9:52) ASU – N'Keal Harry 21-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 4:10; Tied 45–45)
    • (1:55) TTU – Dylan Cantrell 3-yard run, Nic Shimonek two-point pass to Ryan Agnew (Drive: 12 plays, 90 yards, 4:31; Texas Tech 52–45)
    StatisticsASUTTU
    First downs2733
    Total yards494615
    Rushing yards44–16829–72
    Passing yards326543
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int27–41–037–50–0
    Time of possession32:2927:31
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins27/46, 326 yards, 3 TD
    RushingKalen Ballage16 carries, 56 yards, TD
    Receiving N'Keal Harry 13 receptions, 148 yards, TD
    Texas TechPassingNic Shimonek37/50, 543 yards, 6 TD
    RushingJustin Stockton12 carries, 47 yards
    Receiving Keke Coutee 12 receptions, 186 yards, TD

    vs No. 24 Oregon

    No. 24 Oregon Ducks (3–0) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (1–2) – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    No. 24 Ducks7714735
    Sun Devils17014637

    at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, AZ

    • Date: September 23, 2017
    • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: Clear skies, 81 °F (27 °C)
    • Game attendance: 50,110
    • Referee: Steve Strimling
    • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst), Lewis Johnson (sideline reporter)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (11:56) ASU – Manny Wilkins 8-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 1:34; Arizona State 7–0)
    • (9:11) ORE – Dillon Mitchell 7-yard pass from Justin Herbert, Aidan Schneider kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:45; Tied 7–7)
    • (3:15) ASU – N'Keal Harry 3-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 5:56; Arizona State 14–7)
    • (1:30) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 29-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, 1:44; Arizona State 17–7)
    Second quarter
    • (0:31) ORE – Royce Freeman 12-yard run, Aidan Schneider kick (Drive: 1 play, 12 yards, 0:06; Arizona State 17–14)
    Third quarter
    • (13:34) ASU – Manny Wilkins 2-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:26; Arizona State 24–14)
    • (10:53) ASU – Demario Richard 7-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 1:45; Arizona State 31–14)
    • (9:02) ORE – Johnny Johnson III 20-yard pass from Justin Herbert, Aidan Schneider kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:51; Arizona State 31–21)
    • (4:33) ORE – Tony Brooks-James 22-yard pass from Justin Herbert, Aidan Schneider kick (Drive: 5 plays, 62 yards, 1:19; Arizona State 31–28)
    Fourth quarter
    • (13:25) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 24-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 3:19; Arizona State 34–28)
    • (6:41) ORE – Justin Herbert 4-yard run, Aidan Schneider kick (Drive: 6 plays, 74 yards, 2:01; Oregon 35–34)
    • (2:33) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 41-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 3:59; Arizona State 37–35)
    StatisticsOREASU
    First downs2023
    Total yards401489
    Rushing yards30–12053–142
    Passing yards281347
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–35–024–39–0
    Time of possession21:5438:06
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    OregonPassing Justin Herbert 19/35, 281 yards, 3 TD
    Rushing Royce Freeman 15 carries, 81 yards, TD
    Receiving Jake Breeland 4 receptions, 95 yards
    Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins24/39, 347 yards, TD
    Rushing Demario Richard 21 carries, 64 yards, TD
    ReceivingN'Keal Harry7 receptions, 170 yards, TD

    at Stanford

    Arizona State Sun Devils (2–2) at Stanford Cardinal (2–2) – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    Sun Devils3140724
    Cardinal7177334

    at Stanford StadiumStanford, CA

    • Date: September 30, 2017
    • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: Sunny, 73 °F (23 °C)
    • Game attendance: 44,422
    • Referee: Kevin Mar
    • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst), Jill Savage (sideline reporter)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (13:27) STAN – Bryce Love 61-yard run, Jet Toner kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:33; Stanford 7–0)
    • (0:45) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 32-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 84 yards, 5:48; Stanford 7–3)
    Second quarter
    • (13:22) STAN – Bryce Love 43-yard run, Jet Toner kick (Drive: 2 plays, 39 yards, 0:44; Stanford 14–3)
    • (7:25) ASU – Demario Richard 3-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 5:57; Stanford 14–10)
    • (4:11) STAN – J. J. Arcega-Whiteside 12-yard pass from K. J. Costello, Jet Toner kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:14; Stanford 21–10)
    • (1:33) ASU – Ceejhay French-Love 14-yard pass from N'Keal Harry, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:38; Stanford 21–17)
    • (0:00) STAN – Jet Toner 21-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 1:33; Stanford 24–17)
    Third quarter
    • (6:46) STAN – Bryce Love 59-yard run, Jet Toner kick (Drive: 5 plays, 78 yards, 2:17; Stanford 31–17)
    Fourth quarter
    • (8:02) ASU – Demario Richard 2-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 10 plays, 86 yards, 5:08; Stanford 31–24)
    • (2:26) STAN – Jet Toner 22-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 5:36; Stanford 34–24)
    StatisticsASUSTAN
    First downs2217
    Total yards409501
    Rushing yards46–21433–328
    Passing yards195173
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int16–25–215–24–0
    Time of possession32:1527:45
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins15/24, 181 yards, 2 INT
    RushingDemario Richard22 carries, 80 yards, 2 TD
    ReceivingDemario Richard3 receptions, 57 yards
    StanfordPassing K. J. Costello 15/24, 173 yards, TD
    Rushing Bryce Love 25 carries, 301 yards, 3 TD
    Receiving J. J. Arcega-Whiteside 4 receptions, 63 yards, TD

    vs No. 5 Washington

    No. 5 Washington Huskies (5–1) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (2–3) – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    No. 5 Huskies00077
    Sun Devils760013

    at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, AZ

    • Date: October 14, 2017
    • Game time: 7:45 p.m.
    • Game weather: Clear skies, 83 °F (28 °C)
    • Game attendance: 51,234
    • Referee: Mark Duddy
    • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), Tom Luginbill (sideline reporter)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (5:26) ASU – Kalen Ballage 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 16 plays, 63 yards, 8:08; Arizona State 7–0)
    Second quarter
    • (14:03) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 52-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 0:45; Arizona State 10–0)
    • (5:44) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 25-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 59 yards, 6:04; Arizona State 13–0)
    Third quarter
    • No scoring plays
    Fourth quarter
    • (5:32) WASH – Jake Browning 1-yard run, Tristan Vizcaino kick (Drive: 14 plays, 71 yards, 3:32; Arizona State 13–7)
    StatisticsWASHASU
    First downs1417
    Total yards230285
    Rushing yards31–9132–40
    Passing yards139245
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–30–029–41–0
    Time of possession25:0534:55
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    WashingtonPassing Jake Browning 17/30, 139 yards
    Rushing Myles Gaskin 14 carries, 67 yards
    Receiving Dante Pettis 7 receptions, 56 yards
    Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins29/41, 245 yards
    RushingDemario Richard8 carries, 23 yards
    ReceivingN'Keal Harry9 receptions, 79 yards

    at Utah

    Arizona State Sun Devils (3–3) at Utah Utes (4–2) – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    Sun Devils977730
    Utes003710

    at Rice-Eccles StadiumSalt Lake City, UT

    • Date: October 21, 2017
    • Game time: 12:30 p.m.
    • Game weather: Partly Cloudy, 49 °F (9 °C)
    • Game attendance: 45,863
    • Referee: Steve Strimling
    • TV announcers (FS1): Justin Kutcher (play-by-play), Mark Helfrich (analyst), Petros Papadakis (analyst), Shane Bacon (sideline reporter)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (10:37) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 47-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 46 yards, 4:23; Arizona State 3–0)
    • (8:06) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 40-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:35; Arizona State 6–0)
    • (2:33) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 30-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 62 yards, 4:27; Arizona State 9–0)
    Second quarter
    • (0:40) ASU – Demario Richard 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 9 plays, 94 yards, 4:29; Arizona State 16–0)
    Third quarter
    • (10:32) UTAH – Matt Gay 53-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 40 yards, 4:28; Arizona State 16–3)
    • (4:45) ASU – Manny Wilkins 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:47; Arizona State 23–3)
    Fourth quarter
    • (7:31) ASU – Jay Jay Wilson 20-yard interception return, Brandon Ruiz kick (Arizona State 30–3)
    • (2:41) UTAH – Devonta'e Henry-Cole 2-yard run, Matt Gay kick (Drive: 13 plays, 81 yards, 4:43; Arizona State 30–10)
    StatisticsASUUTAH
    First downs2118
    Total yards345265
    Rushing yards46–20525–110
    Passing yards140155
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–29–119–35–4
    Time of possession36:1923:41
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins19/29, 140 yards, INT
    RushingDemario Richard18 carries, 93 yards, TD
    ReceivingN'Keal Harry8 receptions, 72 yards
    UtahPassing Tyler Huntley 19/35, 155 yards, 4 INT
    Rushing Zack Moss 12 carries, 49 yards
    Receiving Darren Carrington 6 receptions, 56 yards

    vs No. 21 USC

    No. 21 USC Trojans (6–2) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (4–3) – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    No. 21 Trojans141771048
    Sun Devils377017

    at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, AZ

    • Date: October 28, 2017
    • Game time: 7:45 p.m.
    • Game attendance: 53,446
    • Referee: Land Clark
    • TV announcers (ESPN): Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Anthony Becht (analyst), Rocky Boiman (sideline reporter)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (11:27) USC – Deonta Burnett 32-yard pass from Sam Darnold, Chase McGrath kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:33; USC 7–0)
    • (6:50) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 39-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 2:30; USC 7–3 )
    • (2:25) USC – Tyler Vaughns 42-yard pass from Sam Darnold, Chase McGrath kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:18; USC 14–3)
    Second quarter
    • (14:24) USC – Ronald Jones 67-yard run, Chase McGrath kick (Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:11; USC 21–3)
    • (6:02) USC – Tyler Vaughns 19-yard pass from Sam Darnold, Chase McGrath kick (Drive: 7 plays, 88 yards, 2:51; USC 28–3)
    • (0:52) USC – Chase McGrath 51-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 29 yards, 3:04; USC 31–3 )
    • (0:00) ASU – Kyle Williams 47-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 0:45; USC 31–10)
    Third quarter
    • (11:30) ASU – Manny Wilkins 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:30; USC 31–17)
    • (10:10) USC – Ronald Jones 64-yard run, Chase McGrath kick (Drive: 3 plays, 77 yards, 1:13; USC 38–17)
    Fourth quarter
    • (10:36) USC – Chase McGrath 33-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 55 yards, 5:36; USC 41–17)
    • (1:03) USC – Ykili Ross 37-yard interception return, Chase McGrath kick (USC 48–17)
    StatisticsUSCASU
    First downs2915
    Total yards607357
    Rushing yards46–34130–79
    Passing yards266278
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–35–018–31–1
    Time of possession34:0326:57
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    USCPassing Sam Darnold 19/35, 266 yards, 3 TD
    Rushing Ronald Jones 18 carries, 216 yards, 2 TD
    Receiving Tyler Vaughns 6 receptions, 126 yards, 2 TD
    Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins17/29, 259 yards, TD
    RushingDemario Richard15 carries, 70 yards
    ReceivingKyle Williams7 receptions, 121 yards, TD

    vs Colorado

    Colorado Buffaloes (2–7) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (5–4) – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    Buffaloes31410330
    Sun Devils01432441

    at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, AZ

    • Date: November 4, 2017
    • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: Partly Cloudy, 79 °F (26 °C)
    • Game attendance: 44,553
    • Referee: Kevin Mar
    • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst), Lewis Johnson (sideline reporter)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (9:33) COLO – James Stefanou 34-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 62 yards, 4:15; Colorado 3–0)
    Second quarter
    • (11:46) COLO – Phillip Lindsay 6-yard run, James Stefanou kick (Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 4:23; Colorado 10–0)
    • (5:38) ASU – N'Keal Harry 20-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 2:41; Colorado 10–7)
    • (1:07) COLO – Phillip Lindsay 1-yard run, James Stefanou kick (Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 1:13; Colorado 17–7)
    • (0:07) ASU – Kyle Williams 25-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 0:54; Colorado 17–14)
    Third quarter
    • (11:02) COLO – James Stefanou 53-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:32; Colorado 20–14)
    • (6:00) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 34-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 59 yards, 5:02; Colorado 20–17)
    • (4:55) COLO – Shay Fields 54-yard pass from Steven Montez, James Stefanou kick (Drive: 3 plays, 69 yards, 0:55; Colorado 27–17)
    Fourth quarter
    • (13:37) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 37-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 3:46; Colorado 27–20)
    • (8:38) ASU – Demario Richard 5-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 2:24; Tied 27–27)
    • (7:09) COLO – James Stefanou 28-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 1:29; Colorado 30–27)
    • (5:33) ASU – Eno Benjamin 19-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:36; Arizona State 34–30)
    • (0:46) ASU – Manny Wilkins 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 2:11; Arizona State 41–30)
    StatisticsCOLOASU
    First downs2327
    Total yards454583
    Rushing yards39–10954–381
    Passing yards345202
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int23–41–118–34–0
    Time of possession26:5033:10
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    ColoradoPassing Steven Montez 23/41, 345 yards, TD, INT
    Rushing Phillip Lindsay 23 carries, 80 yards, 2 TD
    Receiving Shay Fields 6 receptions, 128 yards, TD
    Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins18/34, 202 yards, 2 TD
    RushingDemario Richard25 carries, 189 yards, TD
    ReceivingN'Keal Harry6 receptions, 81 yards, TD

    at UCLA

    Arizona State Sun Devils (5–4) at UCLA Bruins (4–5) – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    Sun Devils14107738
    Bruins7714735

    at Rose BowlPasadena, CA

    • Date: November 11, 2017
    • Game time: 6:30 p.m.
    • Game weather: Fair, 60 °F (16 °C)
    • Game attendance: 53,847
    • Referee: Steve Strimling
    • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst), Jill Savage (sideline reporter)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (8:34) ASU – N'Keal Harry 7-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 1:41; Arizona State 7–0)
    • (3:39) ASU – Demario Richard 2-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 4:32; Arizona State 14–0)
    • (1:23) UCLA – Tyler Vaughns 27-yard interception return, JJ Molson kick (Arizona State 14–7)
    Second quarter
    • (12:34) UCLA – Josh Rosen 1-yard run, JJ Molson kick (Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 1:37; Tied 14–14)
    • (7:55) ASU – Manny Wilkins 16-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:33; Arizona State 21–14)
    • (6:50) UCLA – JJ Molson 31-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 62 yards, 1:01; Arizona State 21–17)
    • (3:49) UCLA – JJ Molson 38-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 1:37; Arizona State 21–20)
    Third quarter
    • (11:21) UCLA – Soso Jamabo 21-yard run, JJ Molson kick (Drive: 6 plays, 59 yards, 1:44; UCLA 27–21)
    • (7:22) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 22-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:55; UCLA 27–24)
    • (5:41) UCLA – Bolu Olorunfunmi 2-yard run, JJ Molson kick (Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, 1:36; UCLA 34–24)
    • (3:14) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 22-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 2:21; UCLA 34–27)
    • (2:13) ASU – Eno Benjamin 9-yard blocked punt return, Brandon Ruiz kick (Tied 34–34)
    Fourth quarter
    • (14:54) UCLA – Jordan Lasley 22-yard pass from Josh Rosen, JJ Molson kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:19; UCLA 41–34)
    • (9:38) UCLA – JJ Molson 20-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 54 yards, 3:14; UCLA 44–34)
    • (1:20) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 23-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 93 yards, 3:57; UCLA 44–37)
    StatisticsASUUCLA
    First downs2925
    Total yards584573
    Rushing yards61–29433–192
    Passing yards290381
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int21–37–125–45–1
    Time of possession36:0823:52
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins21/37, 290 yards, TD, INT
    RushingDemario Richard21 carries, 125 yards, TD
    ReceivingN'Keal Harry6 receptions, 95 yards, TD
    UCLAPassing Josh Rosen 25/45, 381 yards, TD, INT
    RushingBolu Olorunfunmi15 carries, 79 yards, TD
    Receiving Jordan Lasley 7 receptions, 162 yards, TD

    at Oregon State

    Arizona State Sun Devils (5–5) at Oregon State Beavers (1–9) – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    Sun Devils16143740
    Beavers0731424

    at Reser StadiumCorvallis, OR

    • Date: November 18, 2017
    • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: Foggy with clouds, 40 °F (4 °C)
    • Game attendance: 50,485
    • Referee: Chris Coyte
    • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst), Jill Savage (sideline reporter)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (13:44) ASU – Kyle Williams 23-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 4 plays, 69 yards, 1:16; Arizona State 7–0)
    • (9:06) ASU – Curtis Hodges 1-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 2:51; Arizona State 14–0)
    • (1:18) ASU – Team safety (Arizona State 16–0)
    Second quarter
    • (14:54) ASU – Demario Richard 17-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 1:15; Arizona State 23–0)
    • (4:44) ASU – Demario Richard 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 4:46; Arizona State 30–0)
    • (0:59) OSU – Ryan Nall 1-yard run, Jordan Choukair kick (Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 3:38; Arizona State 30–7)
    Third quarter
    • (5:58) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 45-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 5:00; Arizona State 33–7)
    • (1:33) OSU – Jordan Choukair 31-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 4:20; Arizona State 33–10)
    Fourth quarter
    • (13:36) ASU – Demario Richard 3-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 2:50; Arizona State 40–10)
    • (8:58) OSU – Trevorris Johnson 1-yard run, Jordan Choukair kick (Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 4:31; Arizona State 40–17)
    • (7:27) OSU – Darell Garretson 4-yard run, Jordan Choukair kick (Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 1:29; Arizona State 40–24)
    StatisticsASUOSU
    First downs2423
    Total yards453375
    Rushing yards49–28633–106
    Passing yards167269
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int12–19–026–37–2
    Time of possession27:3232:28
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins12/19, 167 yards, 2 TD
    RushingDemario Richard17 carries, 119 yards, 3 TD
    ReceivingN'Keal Harry3 receptions, 68 yards
    Oregon StatePassingDarell Garretson26/37, 269 yards, 2 INT
    Rushing Ryan Nall 12 carries, 42 yards, TD
    Receiving Noah Togiai 5 receptions, 88 yards

    vs Arizona

    Arizona Wildcats (7–4) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (6–5) – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    Wildcats14100630
    Sun Devils7721742

    at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, AZ

    • Date: November 25, 2017
    • Game time: 5:00 P.M.
    • Game weather: Partly Cloudy, 84 °F (29 °C)
    • Game attendance: 59,385
    • Referee: Michael Mothershed
    • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst), Jill Savage (sideline reporter)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (8:43) ARIZ – Zach Green 1-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 4:29; Arizona 7–0)
    • (4:38) ARIZ – Khalil Tate 1-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 2:07; Arizona 14–7)
    • (1:16) ASU – Kyle Williams 18-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 9 plays, 87 yards, 3:17; Arizona 14–7)
    Second quarter
    • (9:36) ARIZ – Josh Pollack 24-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 68 yards, 6:40; Arizona 17–7)
    • (5:45) ASU – Kalen Ballage 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:51; Arizona 17–14)
    • (3:43) ARIZ – J.J. Taylor 15-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:02; Arizona 24–14)
    Third quarter
    • (12:45) ASU – Demario Richard 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 2 plays, 5 yards, 0:27; Arizona 24–21)
    • (8:50) ASU – N'Keal Harry 5-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 8 plays, 30 yards, 2:53; Arizona State 28–24)
    • (2:18) ASU – Demario Richard 6-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:16; Arizona State 35–24)
    Fourth quarter
    • (13:04) ARIZ – Brandon Dawkins 50-yard run, two-point pass failed (Drive: 6 plays, 86 yards, 2:13; Arizona State 35–30)
    • (4:51) ASU – N'Keal Harry 9-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 9 plays, 33 yards, 3:52; Arizona State 42–30)
    StatisticsARIZASU
    First downs2418
    Total yards439390
    Rushing yards51–24549–227
    Passing yards194163
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–21–111–17–1
    Time of possession32:0727:53
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    ArizonaPassing Khalil Tate 11/13, 132 yards
    Rushing J. J. Taylor 12 carries, 74 yards, TD
    ReceivingShawn Poindexter2 receptions, 53 yards
    Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins11/17, 163 yards, 3 TD, INT
    RushingDemario Richard22 carries, 165 yards, 2 TD
    ReceivingFrank Darby1 reception, 48 yards

    vs No. 24 NC State (Sun Bowl)

    Arizona State Sun Devils (7–5) vs No. 24 NC State Wolfpack (8–4) – Game summary
    (2017 Hyundai Sun Bowl)
    Period1234Total
    Sun Devils01002131
    No. 24 Wolfpack72132152

    at Sun BowlEl Paso, TX

    • Date: December 29, 2017
    • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: Clear skies, 64 °F (18 °C)
    • Game attendance: 39,897
    • Referee: Mike Cannon
    • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Allie LaForce (sideline reporter)
    Game information
    First Quarter
    • (2:40) NCST – Nyheim Hines 5-yard run, Kyle Bambard kick (Drive: 15 plays, 87 yards, 6:46; NC State 7–0)
    Second Quarter
    • (14:13) NCST – Nyheim Hines 5-yard run, Kyle Bambard kick (Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 1:53; NC State 14–10)
    • (8:06) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 24-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 67 yards, 6:01; NC State 14–3)
    • (4:42) NCST – Nyheim Hines 5-yard run, Kyle Bambard kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:24; NC State 21–3)
    • (2:08) ASU – N'Keal Harry 6-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 2:29; NC State 21–10)
    • (1:00) NCST – Jakobi Meyers 25-yard pass from Ryan Finley, Kyle Bambard kick (Drive: 5 plays, 49 yards, 1:07; NC State 28–10)
    Third Quarter
    • (8:20) NCST – Kyle Bambard 26-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:58; NC State 31–10)
    Fourth Quarter
    • (14:54) NCST – Reggie Gallaspy 23-yard run, Kyle Bambard kick (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 7:14; NC State 38–10)
    • (9:52) ASU – Manny Wilkins 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, 4:46; NC State 38–17)
    • (8:53) ASU – Kyle Williams 19-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards, 0:55; NC State 38–24)
    • (4:06) NCST – Jaylen Samuels 2-yard run, Kyle Bambard kick (Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 4:46; NC State 45–24)
    • (2:13) ASU – Frank Darby 20-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 1:45; NC State 45–31)
    • (1:54) NCST – Reggie Gallaspy 1-yard run, Kyle Bambard kick (Drive: 2 plays, 7 yards, 0:08; NC State 52–31)
    StatisticsASUNCST
    First downs2423
    Total yards469482
    Rushing yards30–11743–164
    Passing yards352318
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int25–40–324–29–0
    Time of possession25:3134:29
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins25/40, 352 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
    RushingDemario Richard13 carries, 50 yards
    ReceivingN'Keal Harry9 receptions, 142 yards, TD
    NC StatePassing Ryan Finley 24/29, 318 yards, TD
    Rushing Nyheim Hines 16 carries, 72 yards, 3 TD
    ReceivingStephen Louis3 receptions, 115 yards

    NC State running back Nyheim Hines was named MVP.

    Personnel

    Final roster

    2017 Arizona State Sun Devils roster
    Quarterbacks

    Running backs

    Wide receivers

    • 1 N'Keal Harry, Sophomore
    • 10 Kyle Williams, Sophomore
    • 12 John Humphrey, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
    • 14 Ryan Jenkins, Redshirt.svg Senior
    • 15 Jeremy Smith, Redshirt.svg Freshman
    • 16 Daniel Sanders-Effiong, Freshman
    • 17 Ryan Newsome, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
    • 21 Terrell Chatman, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
    • 83 Trent Gilbert, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
    • 84 Frank Darby, Redshirt.svg Freshman
    • 84 Tyler Eggers, Junior
    • 84 Trevor Russell, Freshman
    • 85 Andrew Noble, Freshman
    • 86 Curtis Hodges, Freshman
    • 89 Jalen Harvey, Redshirt.svg Junior
     

    Tight ends

    • 9 Jay Jay Wilson, Junior
    • 48 Frank Ogas, Redshirt.svg Senior
    • 80 Kyle Remo, Sophomore
    • 80 Mark Walton, Freshman
    • 81 Jared Bubak, Redshirt.svg Freshman
    • 82 Josh Pokraka, Junior
    • 87 Tommy Hudson, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
    • 88 Ceejhay French-Love, Junior
    • 91 Michael Gombert, Freshman
    • 92 Alexander Otero, Sophomore

    Offensive lineman

    • 51 Zach Robertson, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
    • 54 Connor Humphreys, Redshirt.svg Junior
    • 56 Alex Losoya, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
    • 58 Tyson Rising, Redshirt.svg Junior
    • 59 Quinn Bailey, Redshirt.svg Junior
    • 60 Kyle Breed, Freshman
    • 62 Jesse Cozens, Freshman
    • 65 A.J. McCollum, Senior
    • 66 Mason Schell, Freshman
    • 69 Jonathan Sanchez, Freshman
    • 70 Michael Tate, Redshirt.svg Freshman
    • 71 Steven Miller, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
    • 72 Cade Cote, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
    • 73 Cohl Cabral, Sophomore
    • 74 Corey Stephens, Freshman
    • 75 Tyler McClure, Redshirt.svg Senior
    • 76 Sam Jones, Redshirt.svg Junior
    • 77 Mason Walter, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
    • 78 Marshal Nathe, Redshirt.svg Freshman
     

    Defensive line

    • 1 JoJo Wicker, Junior
    • 41 Tyler Johnson, Freshman
    • 45 George Lea, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
    • 55 Corey Smith, Redshirt.svg Senior
    • 57 Jordon Hoyt, Redshirt.svg Junior
    • 90 Tashon Smallwood, Senior
    • 91 Jamie Diaz, Sophomore
    • 93 Emanuel Dayries, Redshirt.svg Junior
    • 94 Christian Hill, Senior
    • 95 Renell Wren, Redshirt.svg Junior
    • 96 Jalen Bates, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
    • 97 Shannon Forman, Freshman
    • 98 D.J. Davidson, Freshman
    • 99 Dougladson Subtyl, Redshirt.svg Junior
    • -- Darius Slade, Redshirt.svg Junior

    Linebackers

    • 2 Christian Sam, Redshirt.svg Junior
    • 3 D.J Calhoun, Senior
    • 4 Koron Crump, Senior
    • 20 Khaylan Kearse-Thomas, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
    • 31 Marcus Ball, Redshirt.svg Senior
    • 34 Kyle Soelle, Freshman
    • 39 Malik Lawal, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
    • 44 Alani Latu, Redshirt.svg Senior
    • 47 Loren Mondy, Freshman
    • 49 Bailey Huggins, Freshman
    • 50 Ochuko Duke, Junior
    • 52 Jared Francis, Freshman
    • 53 Parker Higgins, Redshirt.svg Freshman
    • -- Benjamin Winans, Freshman
    • 32 Abe Thompson, Sophomore
     

    Defensive backs

    • 18 Langston Frederick, Freshman
    • 5 Kobe Williams, Sophomore
    • 6 Evan Fields, Freshman
    • 10 K.J Jarrell, Freshman
    • 13 Darian Kornay, Sophomore
    • 14 Alex Perry, Freshman
    • 16 Maurice Chandler, Senior
    • 17 J'Marcus Rhodes, Senior
    • 21 Chad Adams, Senior
    • 23 Tyler Whiley, Redshirt.svg Junior
    • 24 Chase Lucas, Redshirt.svg Freshman
    • 28 Cody French, Junior
    • 28 Demonte King, Junior
    • 30 Dasmond Tautalatasi, Redshirt.svg Junior
    • 37 Joey Bryant, Redshirt.svg Junior
    • 38 Deion Guignard, Junior
    • 43 Caleb McShanag, Redshirt.svg Freshman
    • 46 Kordell Caldwell, Freshman
    • 48 Jacobi Taylor, Freshman

    Safeties

    • 26 Ty Thomas, Freshman
    • 35 Owen Rodgers, Junior

    Fullback

    • 22 Mark Cosgrove, Redshirt.svg Junior

    Place kickers

    Punters

    • 36 Michael Sleep-Dalton, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
    • 8 Matthew Bazarevitsch, Freshman

    Long snappers

    • 61 Joseph Reeves, Freshman
    • 63 Mitchell Fraboni, Senior
    • 64 Riley John, Sophomore


    Coaching staff

    NamePositionConsecutive season at
    Arizona State in current position
    Todd Graham Head coach 6th year
    Shawn Slocum Assistant head coach3rd Year
    Phil Bennett Defensive coordinator 1st Year
    Billy Napier Offensive coordinator 1st Year
    Keith Patterson Linebackers coach4th Year
    TJ Rushing Defensive backs coach2nd Year
    John Simon Running backs coach2nd Year
    Rob Sale Offensive line coach1st Year
    Rob Likens Wide receivers coach1st Year
    Michael Slater Defensive line coach1st Year
    Reference: [6] [7]

    Players in the 2018 NFL draft

    PlayerPositionRoundPickNFL club
    Kalen Ballage RB 4131 Miami Dolphins
    Christian Sam LB 6178 New England Patriots
    Sam Jones G 6183 Denver Broncos

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    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2017 Arizona Wildcats football team</span> American college football season

    The 2017 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona during the 2017 season. The season was the Wildcats's 118th overall, 40th as a member of the Pac-12 Conference, seventh within the Pac-12 South Division, and the sixth and final year under head coach Rich Rodriguez. The team played their home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona for the 89th straight year.

    The 2018 Arizona State Sun Devils football team represented Arizona State University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by first year head coach Herm Edwards and played their home games at Sun Devil Stadium. They were a member of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. The Sun Devils finished the season 7–6, 5–4 in Pac-12 play to finish in second place in the South Division. They were invited to the Las Vegas Bowl where they lost to Fresno State.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 Arizona State Sun Devils football team</span> American college football season

    The 2019 Arizona State Sun Devils football team represented Arizona State University in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by second-year head coach Herm Edwards and played their home games at Sun Devil Stadium. Quarterback Jayden Daniels set the school's freshman passing yards record with 2,943.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 Arizona Wildcats football team</span> American college football season

    The 2019 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The season marked the Wildcats' 120th season. They played their home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona and competed as members of the South Division in the Pac-12 Conference. They were led by second-year head coach Kevin Sumlin. They finished the season 4–8, 2–7 in Pac-12 play to finish in last place in the South Division.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Arizona Wildcats football team</span> American college football season

    The 2021 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by first-year head coach Jedd Fisch, and they played their home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. It was the Wildcats' 122nd season overall and 43rd as a member of the Pac-12 Conference and 11th in the Pac-12 South Division.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Arizona State Sun Devils football team</span> American college football season

    The 2021 Arizona State Sun Devils football team represented Arizona State University in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Sun Devils played their home games at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, and competed in the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. They were led by fourth-year head coach Herm Edwards.

    The 2021 Washington State Cougars football team represented Washington State University during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by second-year head coach Nick Rolovich for the first seven games of the season. Rolovich was fired on October 18 after refusing to comply with Washington's COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Defensive coordinator Jake Dickert took over as the team's interim head coach for the reminder of the season. He was announced as the Cougars 34th head coach following their Apple Cup victory on November. The team played their home games in Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington, and competed as members of the North Division of the Pac-12 Conference.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Colorado Buffaloes football team</span> American college football season

    The 2022 Colorado Buffaloes football team represented the University of Colorado Boulder as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Buffaloes played their home games on campus at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. After losing the first five games of the season, third-year head coach Karl Dorrell and defensive coordinator Chris Wilson were fired on October 2; offensive coordinator Mike Sanford Jr. was named the interim head coach of the Buffaloes for the remainder of the season, who named Clay Patterson as the offensive coordinator and Gerald Chatman as the defensive coordinator.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Arizona State Sun Devils football team</span> American college football season

    The 2022 Arizona State Sun Devils football team represented Arizona State University as a member of as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. After starting the season with 1–2, head coach Herm Edwards was fired on September 18. Shaun Aguano took over as interim head coach. The Sun Devils played their home games at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe Arizona. The Sun Devils went 3-9, their worst season since 1946. This season is also the worst attended season since 1968, averaging 43,081 for the six home games.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Utah Utes football team</span> American college football season

    The 2022 Utah Utes football team represented the University of Utah as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by 18th-year head coach Kyle Whittingham the Utes played their home games at Rice–Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The Utes finished the season 10–4, 7–2 in Pac-12 play to finish in a three-way tie for second place. Due to tiebreaking rules, Utah received the bid to the Pac 12 Championship Game. There they defeated No. 4-ranked USC for the second time on the season to win the conference championship. As a result, for the second consecutive year they received a bid to the Rose Bowl, where they lost to Penn State.

    The 2022 Oregon State Beavers football team represented Oregon State University during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Beavers played their home games at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon, and competed as members of the Pac–12 Conference. They were led by head coach Jonathan Smith, in his fifth season. The team finished 10–3, becoming the third team in Oregon State history to achieve 10 wins and accomplishing the second highest win percentage since 1967.

    The 2022 Washington State Cougars football team represented Washington State University during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars played their home games at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington, and competed as members of the Pac–12 Conference. They were led by head coach Jake Dickert, in his second season.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Washington Huskies football team</span> American college football season

    The 2022 Washington Huskies football team represented the University of Washington as a member of the Pac–12 Conference during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by first-year head coach Kalen DeBoer, the Huskies played their home games at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Oregon Ducks football team</span> American college football season

    The 2023 Oregon Ducks football team represented the University of Oregon as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Ducks were led by Dan Lanning in his second year as Oregon's head coach. They played their home games at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. This was their final season in the Pac-12 Conference as they moved to the Big Ten Conference in 2024.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Colorado Buffaloes football team</span> American college football season

    The 2023 Colorado Buffaloes football team represented the University of Colorado Boulder as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This was the program's 13th and final year in the Pac-12 before they rejoined the Big 12 Conference in 2024. The Buffaloes were led by first-year head coach Deion Sanders. They played their home games on campus at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado.

    The 2023 Washington State Cougars football team represented Washington State University in the Pac–12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars were led by Jake Dickert in his third year as head coach. They played their home games at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Arizona State Sun Devils football team</span> American college football season

    The 2023 Arizona State Sun Devils football team represented Arizona State University as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Sun Devils were led by Kenny Dillingham in his first year as head coach. Dillingham was hired as Arizona State's head coach in late November 2022.

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