2018 Arizona State Sun Devils football team

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2018 Arizona State Sun Devils football
Arizona State Athletics wordmark.svg
Las Vegas Bowl, L 20–31 vs. Fresno State
Conference Pac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Record7–6 (5–4 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Rob Likens (1st season)
Offensive scheme Spread
Defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales (1st season)
Base defense 3–3–5
CaptainCohl Cabral
DeMonte King
Manny Wilkins
Renell Wren
Home stadium Sun Devil Stadium
Seasons
  2017
2019  
2018 Pac-12 Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
North Division
No. 13 Washington xy$  7 2   10 4  
No. 10 Washington State x  7 2   11 2  
Stanford  6 3   9 4  
Oregon  5 4   9 4  
California  4 5   7 6  
Oregon State  1 8   2 10  
South Division
Utah xy  6 3   9 5  
Arizona State  5 4   7 6  
USC  4 5   5 7  
Arizona  4 5   5 7  
UCLA  3 6   3 9  
Colorado  2 7   5 7  
Championship: Washington 10, Utah 3
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

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.

Contents

Personnel

Coaching staff

NamePositionConsecutive season at
Arizona State in current position
Herm Edwards Head coach 1st Year
Donnie YantisAssistant head coach/recruiting coordinator1st Year
John Simon Assistant head coach/running backs coach3rd Year
Shawn Slocum Associate head coach/special teams coordinator/linebackers coach1st Year
Danny Gonzales Defensive coordinator 1st Year
Rob Likens Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach2nd Year
Tony WhiteAssistant coach/passing game coordinator/cornerbacks coach1st Year
Antonio Pierce Assistant coach/linebackers coach1st Year
Dave Christensen Assistant coach/offensive line coach1st Year
Charlie FisherAssistant coach/wide receivers coach1st Year
Shaun Nua Assistant coach/defensive line coach1st Year
Reference: [1] [2]

Roster

2018 Arizona State Sun Devils roster
Quarterbacks
  • 5 Manny Wilkins, Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 7 Beau Barrington, Freshman
  • 8 Kurt Walding, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 9 Grayson Barry, Sophomore
  • 14 Ryan Kelley, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 15 Dillon Sterling-Cole, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 16 Bobby Avina, Freshman

Running backs

  • 3 Eno Benjamin, Sophomore
  • 29 A.J. Carter, Freshman
  • 31 Isaiah Floyd, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 32 Paul Lucas, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 32 Tavian Gould, Freshman
  • 35 Brock Sturges, Freshman

Wide receivers

  • 1 N'Keal Harry, Junior
  • 2 Brandon Aiyuk, Junior
  • 10 Kyle Williams, Junior
  • 12 John Humphrey, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 14 Ryan Jenkins, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 17 Ryan Newsome, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 19 Terrell Chatman, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 26 Keith Davis, Freshman
  • 28 Angel Ruiz, Freshman
  • 83 Geordon Porter, Freshman
  • 84 Frank Darby, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 85 Trevor Russell, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 86 Curtis Hodges, Sophomore
  • 91 Kyle Remo, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • -- Tyrell Baldonado-Kaeiopu, Freshman
  • -- Tanner Park, Redshirt.svg Freshman
 

Tight ends

  • 80 Mark Walton, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 81 Jared Bubak, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 87 Tommy Hudson, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 88 Ceejhay French-Love, Senior
  • 89 Jarick Caldwell, Freshman
  • 90 Josh Pokraka, Senior
  • 92 Michael Gombert, Redshirt.svg Freshman

Offensive lineman

  • 50 Jarrett Bell, Freshman
  • 51 Zach Robertson, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 55 Casey Tucker, Graduate Student
  • 56 Alex Losoya, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 58 Tyson Rising, Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 59 Quinn Bailey, Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 60 Kyle Breed, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 61 Marco Salas, Freshman
  • 62 Jesse Cozens, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 63 Roy Hemsley, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 64 Eddie Medina, Freshman
  • 66 Mason Schell, Sophomore
  • 69 Jonathan Sanchez, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 70 Michael Tate, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 71 Steven Miller, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 72 Cade Cote, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 73 Cohl Cabral, Junior
  • 74 Corey Stephens, Sophomore
  • 76 Spencer Lovell, Freshman
  • 79 Ralph Frias, Freshman
 

Defensive line

  • 2 Darius Slade, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 41 Tyler Johnson, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 45 George Lea, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 57 Jordon Hoyt, Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 90 Jermayne Lole, Freshman
  • 91 Michael Matus, Freshman
  • 92 Nami Tuitu'u, Freshman
  • 95 Renell Wren, Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 96 Jalen Bates, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 97 Shannon Forman, Sophomore
  • 98 D. J. Davidson, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 99 Dougladson Subtyl, Redshirt.svg Senior

Linebackers

  • 4 Koron Crump, Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 8 Merlin Robertson, Freshman
  • 9 Jay Jay Wilson, Senior
  • 20 Khaylan Kearse-Thomas, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 23 Tyler Whiley, Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 34 Kyle Soelle, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 39 Malik Lawal, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 50 Ochuko Duke, Senior
  • 51 Kyle Jones, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 52 Reggie Hughes, Freshman
  • 53 Stanley Lambert, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 54 Darien Butler, Freshman
  • 56 Benjamin Winans, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 58 Parker Higgins, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 68 Anthony Nicastro, Redshirt.svg Freshman

Defensive backs

  • 5 Kobe Williams, Junior
  • 6 Evan Fields, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 7 Dominique Harrison Junior
  • 10 K.J Jarrell, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 12 Cody French, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 13 Darian Kornay, Junior
  • 18 Langston Frederick, Sophomore
  • 21 Terin Adams, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 24 Chase Lucas, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 25 Preston Liger, Freshman
  • 28 Demonte King, Senior
  • 30 Dasmond Tautalatasi, Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 36 Alijah Gammage, Freshman
  • 37 Joey Bryant, Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 46 Caleb McShanag, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 48 Jalen Russell, Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 49 Kordell Caldwell, Freshman
 

Safeties

  • 15 Cam Philips, Freshman
  • 16 Aashari Crosswell, Freshman
  • 26 Ty Thomas, Sophomore
  • 43 Jalen Harvey, Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 48 Ely Doyle, Freshman

Fullback

Kickers

Punters

  • 19 Matthew Bazarevitsch, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 25 Michael Turk, Sophomore
  • 36 Michael Sleep-Dalton, Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 44 Kevin Macias, Junior

Long snappers

  • 61 Joseph Reeves, Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 64 Riley John, Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 93 Erik Dickerson, Junior


Offseason departures

ASU had 18 Graduates, 2 transfers, 1 left the team, 1 retired medically.

NameNumberPos.YearNotes
DJ Calhoun3LBSeniorGraduated
Koron Crump3LBSeniorGraduated
Demario Richard 4RBSeniorGraduated
Kalen Ballage 7RBSeniorGraduated
Maurice Chandler16DBSeniorGraduated
J'Marcus Rhodes17DBSeniorGraduated
Chad Adams21DBSeniorGraduated
Jacom Brimhall35RBSeniorGraduated
Mitchell Fraboni 63LSSeniorGraduated
A.J McCollum65OLSeniorGraduated
Tashon Smallwood90DLSeniorGraduated
Christian Hill94DLSeniorGraduated
Ryan Jenkins14WR Redshirt.svg SeniorGraduated
Marcus Ball31LB Redshirt.svg SeniorGraduated
Alani Latu44LB Redshirt.svg SeniorGraduated
Frank Ogas48TE Redshirt.svg SeniorGraduated
Corey Smith55DE Redshirt.svg SeniorGraduated
Tyler McClure75OL Redshirt.svg SeniorGraduated
Sam Jones 76OLJuniorEntered 2018 NFL draft
Brady White 2QB Redshirt.svg Juniortransferred to Memphis
Alex Perry14DBSophomoreLeft the team
Marshal Nathe78OL Redshirt.svg SophomoreMedically retired
Blake Barnett 8QB Redshirt.svg JuniorTransferred

2018 NFL draft

ASU players drafted into the NFL

PlayerPositionRoundPickNFL Team
Kalen Ballage Running back 4131Miami Dolphins
Christian Sam Linebacker 6178New England Patriots
Sam Jones Offensive guard 6183Denver Broncos

Undrafted NFL free agents

PlayerPositionNFL Team
Demario Richard Running back Atlanta Falcons
JoJo Wicker Defensive lineman Detroit Lions

Preseason

On December 20, 2017, NCAA Football had its first ever early signing period, during which Arizona State signed nine recruits. On national signing day the Sun Devils received eight more high school recruits tipping off the signing period with a total of 17 high school recruits, four JUCO transfers and one transfer which totals 22 total recruits in the 2018 offseason. [3]

Position key

Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Reggie Hughes
OLB
Calabasas, CA Calabasas HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)210 lb (95 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Demetrious Flowers
RB
Bellflower, CA St. John Bosco HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)200 lb (91 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Stanley Lambert
ATH
San Antonio, TX Marshall HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)211 lb (96 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Michael Matus
DE
Katy, TX Katy HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)235 lb (107 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
AJ Carter
RB
Many, LA Many HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)220 lb (100 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Brock Sturges
RB
Allen, TX Allen HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)200 lb (91 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Christian LaValle
LB
Mission Viejo, CA Mission Viejo HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)215 lb (98 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Ralph Frias
OL
Safford, AZ Safford HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)305 lb (138 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Elyjah Doyle
S
Mission Hills, CA Bishop Alemany HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)188 lb (85 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Spencer Lovell
OL
Fort Collins, CO Rocky Mountain HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)303 lb (137 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Cameron Phillips
S
Houston, TX Clear Lake HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)170 lb (77 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Jarrett Bell
OL
Norco, CA Norco HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)295 lb (134 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Jermayne Lole
DL
Long Beach, CA Long Beach Poly HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)270 lb (120 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Aashari Crosswell
DB
Long Beach, CA Long Beach Poly HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)190 lb (86 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Geordon Porter
WR
Rancho Cucamonga CA Etiwanda HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)180 lb (82 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Darien Butler
LB
Harbor City, CA Narbonne HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)232 lb (105 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Merlin Robertson
OLB
Gardena, CA Junipero Serra HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)235 lb (107 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg

Incoming transfers

Arizona State had four junior college transfers and one college transfer.

Pac-12 Media Days

The 2018 Pac-12 media days started on July 25, 2018 in Hollywood, California. Herm Edwards (HC), N'Keal Harry (WR) & Manny Wilkins (QB) at Pac-12 Media Days. The Pac-12 media poll was released with the Sun Devils predicted to finish in last place at Pac-12 South division. [4]

Media poll (South)
Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1USC225 (22)
2Utah209 (14)
3Arizona178 (3)
4UCLA116 (2)
5Colorado80 (1)
6Arizona State72

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

AwardPlayerPositionYear
Lott Trophy [5] Koron Crump LBSR
Rimington Trophy [6] Cohl CabralCJR
Maxwell Award [7] Manny Wilkins QBSR
N'Keal Harry WRJR
Davey O'Brien Award [8] Manny WilkinsQBSR
Doak Walker Award [9] Eno Benjamin RBSo
Fred Biletnikoff Award [10] N'Keal HarryWRJR
Bronko Nagurski Trophy [11] Chase Lucas DBSO
Lou Groza Award [12] Brandon Ruiz KSO
Paul Hornung Award [13] N'Keal HarryWRJR
Wuerffel Trophy [14] Manny WilkinsQBSR
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award [15] Manny WilkinsQBSR
Manning Award [16] Manny WilkinsQBSR
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award [17] Eno BenjaminRBSO

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 17:30 p.m. UTSA * FS1 W 49–750,188
September 87:45 p.m.No. 15 Michigan State *
  • Sun Devil Stadium
  • Tempe, AZ
ESPN W 16–1353,599
September 157:30 p.m.at San Diego State *No. 23 CBSSN L 21–2834,641
September 227:30 p.m.at No. 10 Washington ESPNL 20–2771,200
September 297:00 p.m. Oregon State
  • Sun Devil Stadium
  • Tempe, AZ
P12N W 52–2451,447
October 61:00 p.m.at No. 21 Colorado P12NL 21–2852,681
October 186:00 p.m. Stanford
  • Sun Devil Stadium
  • Tempe, AZ
ESPN L 13–2042,946
October 2712:30 p.m.at USC ABC/ESPN2 W 38–3547,406
November 31:00 p.m.No. 16 Utah
  • Sun Devil Stadium
  • Tempe, AZ
P12NW 38–2046,445
November 1012:00 p.m. UCLA
  • Sun Devil Stadium
  • Tempe, AZ
P12NW 31–2846,466
November 178:30 p.m.at Oregon P12NL 29–3150,485
November 241:30 p.m.at Arizona FS1W 41–4051,805
December 151:30 p.m.vs. No. 19 Fresno State * ABC L 20–3137,146

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP 23RVRVRVRV
Coaches 25RVRVRVRV
CFP Not releasedNot released

Game summaries

vs UTSA

UTSA Roadrunners (0–0) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Roadrunners00077
Sun Devils141414749

at Sun Devil StadiumTempe, AZ

  • Date: September 1, 2018
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 99 °F (37 °C)
  • Game attendance: 50,188
  • Referee: Jay Edwards
  • TV announcers (FS1): Chris Myers (play-by-play), James Laurinaitis (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:44) ASU – N'Keal Harry 58-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 4 plays, 81 yards, 1:16; Arizona State 7–0)
  • (13:01) ASU – Shannon Forman 25-yard interception return, Brandon Ruiz kick (Arizona State 14–0)
Second quarter
  • (4:26) ASU – Eno Benjamin 3-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:27; Arizona State 21–0)
  • (0:32) ASU – Terrell Chatman 11-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 2:22; Arizona State 28–0)
Third quarter
  • (5:41) ASU – Eno Benjamin 7-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:01; Arizona State 35–0)
  • (0:57) ASU – N'Keal Harry 31-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 1:47; Arizona State 42–0)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:38) ASU – Isaiah Floyd 5-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 5 plays, 35 yards, 2:32; Arizona State 49–0)
  • (6:03) UTSA – B.J. Daniels 4-yard run, Jared Sackett kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:35; Arizona State 49–7)
StatisticsUTSAASU
First downs1821
Total yards220503
Rushing yards34–236–266
Passing yards218237
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–43–116–24–0
Time of possession32:2127:39
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UTSAPassingCordale Grundy16/33, 187 yards, INT
RushingB.J. Daniels9 carries, 24 yards, TD
ReceivingKirk Johnson Jr.5 receptions, 57 yards
Arizona StatePassing Manny Wilkins 16/24, 237 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Eno Benjamin 16 carries, 131 yards, TD
Receiving N'Keal Harry 6 receptions, 140 yards, 2 TD

vs No. 15 Michigan State

No. 15 Michigan State Spartans (1–0) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (1–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 15 Spartans0310013
Sun Devils0031316

at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, AZ

  • Date: September 8, 2018
  • Game time: 7:45 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear skies, 100 °F (38 °C)
  • Game attendance: 53,599
  • Referee: Mike Cannon
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch (Play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), Tom Luginbill (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring plays
Second quarter
  • (13:19) MSU – Matt Coghlin 37-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 7:31; Michigan State 3–0)
Third quarter
  • (9:37) MSU – Matt Coghlin 28-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 5:23; Michigan State 6–0)
  • (7:48) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 49-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 1:49; Michigan State 6–3)
  • (1:27) MSU – Cody White 31-yard pass from Brian Lewerke, Matt Coghlin kick (Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 3:15; Michigan State 13–3)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:19) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 24-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 2:02; Michigan State 13–6)
  • (8:45) ASU – N'Keal Harry 27-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 2 plays, 65 yards, 0:27; Tied 13–13)
  • (0:00) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 28-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 69 yards, 4:55; Arizona State 16–13)
StatisticsMSUASU
First downs2327
Total yards377424
Rushing yards27–6329–44
Passing yards314380
Passing: Comp–Att–Int27–39–130–48–1
Time of possession32:0527:55
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Michigan StatePassing Brian Lewerke 27/39, 314 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Connor Heyward 5 carries, 22 yards
Receiving Cody White 9 receptions, 113 yards, TD
Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins30/48, 380 yards, TD, INT
RushingEno Benjamin13 carries, 27 yards
ReceivingKyle Williams7 receptions, 104 yards

at San Diego State

No. 23 Arizona State Sun Devils (2–0) at San Diego State Aztecs (2–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 23 Sun Devils770721
Aztecs01431128

at SDCCU StadiumSan Diego, CA

Game information
First quarter
  • (0:41) ASU – Brandon Aiyuk 12-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 2:16; Arizona State 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (10:28) SDSU – Juwan Washington 13-yard run, John Baron kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:13; Tied 7–7)
  • (8:06) ASU – Manny Wilkins 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, 2:16; Arizona State 14–7)
  • (0:08) SDSU – Tim Wilson 9-yard pass from Ryan Agnew, John Baron kick (Drive: 11 plays, 85 yards, 1:33; Tied 14–14)
Third quarter
  • (7:46) SDSU – John Baron 54-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 40 yards, 5:35; San Diego State 17–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:34) SDSU – John Baron 36-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 44 yards, 5:05; San Diego State 20–14)
  • (4:14) SDSU – Chase Jasmin 3-yard run, Ryan Agnew, Ryan Agnew two-point pass to Kahale Warring (Drive: 13 plays, 62 yards, 6:16; San Diego State 28–14)
  • (1:40) ASU – N'Keal Harry 7-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 11 plays, 82 yards, 2:28; San Diego State 28–21)
StatisticsASUSDSU
First downs2127
Total yards377440
Rushing yards24–3658–311
Passing yards341129
Passing: Comp–Att–Int31–46–012–24–0
Time of possession23:5536:05
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins31/46, 341 yards, 2 TD
RushingEno Benjamin13 carries, 21 yards
Receiving Frank Darby 5 receptions, 127 yards
San Diego StatePassingRyan Agnew12/24, 129 yards, TD
RushingJuwan Washington27 carries, 138 yards, TD
Receiving Kahale Warring 4 receptions, 30 yards

at No. 10 Washington

Arizona State Sun Devils (2–1) at No. 10 Washington Huskies (2–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Sun Devils1003720
No. 10 Huskies1433727

at Husky StadiumSeattle, WA

  • Date: September 22, 2018
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 61 °F (16 °C)
  • Game attendance: 71,200
  • Referee: Michael Mothershed
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Allison Williams (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:02) ASU – Eno Benjamin 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, 2:45; Arizona State 7–0)
  • (8:05) WASH – Aaron Fuller 11-yard pass from Jake Browning, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:51; Tied 7–7)
  • (3:53) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 48-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 47 yards, 4:07; Arizona State 10–7)
  • (0:57) WASH – Ty Jones 19-yard pass from Jake Browning, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:56; Washington 14–10)
Second quarter
  • (5:05) WASH – Peyton Henry 26-yard field goal (Drive: 16 plays, 73 yards, 7:13; Washington 17–10)
Third quarter
  • (10:40) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 41-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, 4:13; Washington 17–13)
  • (7:17) WASH – Peyton Henry 29-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 3:23; Washington 20–13)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:59) WASH – Cade Otton 5-yard pass from Jake Browning, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 4:42; Washington 27–13)
  • (2:54) ASU – Manny Wilkins 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 4:16; Washington 27–20)
StatisticsASUWASH
First downs1626
Total yards268373
Rushing yards40–16439–171
Passing yards104202
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–27–015–23–1
Time of possession29:1730:43
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins17/27, 104 yards
RushingEno Benjamin26 carries, 104 yards, TD
Receiving Brandon Aiyuk 3 receptions, 36 yards
WashingtonPassing Jake Browning 15/22, 202 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Myles Gaskin 21 carries, 86 yards
Receiving Aaron Fuller 3 receptions, 50 yards, TD

vs Oregon State

Oregon State Beavers (1–3) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (2–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Beavers0177024
Sun Devils102171452

at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, AZ

Game information
First quarter
  • (8:30) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 29-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 64 yards, 6:30; Arizona State 3–0)
  • (4:28) ASU – Eno Benjamin 44-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 4 plays, 57 yards, 0:56; Arizona State 10–0)
Second quarter
  • (14:53) ASU – Eno Benjamin 8-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 2:43; Arizona State 17–0)
  • (9:17) OSU – Jordan Choukair 36-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 57 yards, 5:36; Arizona State 17–3)
  • (7:49) ASU – Eno Benjamin 47-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:28; Arizona State 24–3)
  • (6:22) OSU – Jermar Jefferson 11-yard run, Jordan Choukair kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:27; Arizona State 24–10)
  • (1:02) OSU – Jermar Jefferson 27-yard run, Jordan Choukair kick (Drive: 11 plays, 89 yards, 3:32; Arizona State 24–17)
  • (0:14) ASU – Kyle Williams 19-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 0:48; Arizona State 31–17)
Third quarter
  • (11:13) ASU – N'Keal Harry 6-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 2:10; Arizona State 38–17)
  • (7:38) OSU – Noah Togiai 4-yard pass from Conor Blount, Jordan Choukair kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:35; Arizona State 38–24)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:48) ASU – Eno Benjamin 10-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 11 plays, 94 yards, 5:22; Arizona State 45–24)
  • (3:28) ASU – N'Keal Harry 41-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 3:17; Arizona State 52–24)
StatisticsOSUASU
First downs2428
Total yards406558
Rushing yards53–26148–396
Passing yards145162
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–24–014–25–0
Time of possession30:3129:29
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Oregon StatePassingConor Blount14/23, 145 yards, TD
Rushing Jermar Jefferson 31 carries, 254 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingTimmy Hernandez7 receptions, 61 yards
Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins14/25, 162 yards, 3 TD
RushingEno Benjamin30 carries, 312 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingN'Keal Harry5 receptions, 84 yards, TD

at No. 21 Colorado

Arizona State Sun Devils (3–2) at No. 21 Colorado Buffaloes (4–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Sun Devils777021
No. 21 Buffaloes7714028

at Folsom FieldBoulder, CO

  • Date: October 6, 2018
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Mostly Cloudy, 50 °F (10 °C)
  • Game attendance: 52,681
  • Referee: Jay Edwards
  • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst), Lewis Johnson (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • (5:47) ASU – Eno Benjamin 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 13 plays, 86 yards, 6:33; Arizona State 7–0)
  • (2:52) COLO – Laviska Shenault 1-yard run, James Stefanou kick (Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 2:55; Tied 7–7)
Second quarter
  • (5:45) ASU – Eno Benjamin 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 13 plays, 79 yards, 5:03; Arizona State 14–7)
  • (0:24) COLO – Laviska Shenault 3-yard pass from Steven Montez, James Stefanou kick (Drive: 13 plays, 84 yards, 5:15; Tied 14–14)
Third quarter
  • (13:35) ASU – Frank Darby 40-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:25; Arizona State 21–14)
  • (11:46) COLO – Laviska Shenault 30-yard pass from Steven Montez, James Stefanou kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:49; Tied 21–21)
  • (0:42) COLO – Laviska Shenault 1-yard run, James Stefanou kick (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:31; Colorado 28–21)
Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays
StatisticsASUCOLO
First downs1825
Total yards367494
Rushing yards39–14545–166
Passing yards222328
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12–18–024–33–0
Time of possession26:3333:27
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins14/18, 25 yards, INT
RushingEno Benjamin28 carries, 120 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingFrank Darby3 receptions, 131 yards, TD
ColoradoPassing Steven Montez 24/33, 328 yards, 2 TD
RushingTravon McMillan30 carries, 136 yards
Receiving Laviska Shenault 13 receptions, 127 yards, 2 TD

vs Stanford

Stanford Cardinal (4–2) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (3–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Cardinal0614020
Sun Devils303713

at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, AZ

  • Date: October 18, 2018
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 79 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 42,946
  • Referee: Michael Mothershed
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Laura Rutledge (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • (0:27) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 34-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 1:57; Arizona State 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (3:40) STAN – Jet Toner 21-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 4:43; Tied 3–3)
  • (0:00) STAN – Jet Toner 31-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, 2:05; Stanford 6–3)
Third quarter
  • (11:58) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 24-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 3:02; Tied 6–6)
  • (7:55) STAN – J. J. Arcega-Whiteside 28-yard pass from K. J. Costello, Jet Toner kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:03; Stanford 13–6)
  • (2:45) STAN – Cameron Scarlett 1-yard run, Jet Toner kick (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:45; Stanford 20–6)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:50) ASU – Manny Wilkins 10-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards, 1:44; Stanford 20–13)
StatisticsSTANASU
First downs2420
Total yards358437
Rushing yards43–12723–84
Passing yards231353
Passing: Comp–Att–Int22–29–026–45–2
Time of possession38:1721:43
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
StanfordPassing K. J. Costello 22/29, 231 yards, TD
Rushing Cameron Scarlett 9 carries, 54 yards, TD
Receiving J. J. Arcega-Whiteside 7 receptions, 91 yards, TD
Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins26/43, 353 yards, INT
RushingManny Wilkins11 carries, 41 yards, TD
ReceivingN'Keal Harry8 receptions, 91 yards


at USC

Arizona State Sun Devils (3–4) at USC Trojans (4–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Sun Devils14107738
Trojans7714735

at Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, CA

  • Date: October 27, 2018
  • Game time: 12:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny with clear skies, 82 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 47,406
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
  • TV announcers (ABC/ESPN2): Adam Amin (play-by-play), Rod Gilmore (analyst), Quint Kessenich (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:52) USC – Tyler Vaughns 82-yard punt return, Michael Brown kick (USC 7–0)
  • (8:55) ASU – N'Keal Harry 44-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:57; Tied 7–7)
  • (6:22) ASU – Eno Benjamin 3-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 2 plays, 3 yards, 0:42; Arizona State 14–7)
Second quarter
  • (14:12) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 31-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 3:46; Arizona State 17–7)
  • (6:12) ASU – Eno Benjamin 49-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 12 plays, 95 yards, 5:17; Arizona State 24–7)
  • (0:13) USC – Michael Pittman 6-yard pass from Jack Sears, Michael Brown kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:33; Arizona State 24–14)
Third quarter
  • (10:49) USC – Velus Jones 8-yard run, Michael Brown kick (Drive: 9 plays, 87 yards, 4:03; Arizona State 24–21)
  • (10:24) USC – Michael Pittman 36-yard pass from Tyler Vaughns, Michael Brown kick (Drive: 1 play, 36 yards, 0:09; USC 28–24)
  • (2:54) ASU – N'Keal Harry 92-yard punt return, Brandon Ruiz kick (Arizona State 31–28)
Fourth quarter
  • (1:23) ASU – Manny Wilkins 45-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 2:30; Arizona State 38–28)
  • (0:35) USC – Tyler Vaughns 48-yard pass from Jack Sears, Michael Brown kick (Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, 0:48; Arizona State 38–35)
StatisticsASUUSC
First downs2019
Total yards449420
Rushing yards44–28333–149
Passing yards166271
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–24–021–30–0
Time of possession32:1527:45
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins14/22, 166 yards, TD
RushingEno Benjamin29 carries, 185 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingN'Keal Harry4 receptions, 95 yards, TD
USCPassingJack Sears20/28, 235 yards, 2 TD
RushingAca'Cedric Ware13 carries, 64 yards
Receiving Michael Pittman 6 receptions, 90 yards, 2 TD

vs No. 16 Utah

No. 16 Utah Utes (6–2) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (4–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 16 Utes7103020
Sun Devils14701738

at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, AZ

  • Date: November 3, 2018
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear skies, 79 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 46,445
  • Referee: Jay Navarro
  • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst), Jill Savage (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:12) ASU – Eno Benjamin 6-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards 4:48; Arizona State 7–0)
  • (5:09) ASU – N'Keal Harry 3-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 3:13; Arizona State 14–0)
  • (0:40) UTAH – Zack Moss 1-yard run, Matt Gay kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards 4:29; Arizona State 14–7)
Second quarter
  • (12:22) UTAH – Matt Gay 40-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 1:44; Arizona State 14–10 )
  • (2:15) UTAH – Samson Nacua 5-yard pass from Tyler Huntley, Matt Gay kick (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:43; Utah 17–14)
  • (1:01) ASU – N'Keal Harry 23-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 1:07; Arizona State 21–17)
Third quarter
  • (1:50) UTAH – Matt Gay 31-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 3:51; Arizona State 21–20)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:47) ASU – N'Keal Harry 61-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:03; Arizona State 28–20)
  • (10:27) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 21-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 3:23; Arizona State 31–20)
  • (4:12) ASU – Eno Benjamin 44-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 5:21; Arizona State 38–20)
StatisticsUTAHASU
First downs1725
Total yards325536
Rushing yards32–17850–251
Passing yards147285
Passing: Comp–Att–Int11–26–319–24–1
Time of possession23:2536:35
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UtahPassing Tyler Huntley 7/15, 88 yards, TD, 2 INT
Rushing Zack Moss 18 carries, 128 yards, TD
Receiving Samson Nacua 4 receptions, 68 yards, TD
Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins19/24, 285 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingEno Benjamin27 carries, 175 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingN'Keal Harry9 receptions, 161 yards, 3 TD

vs UCLA

UCLA Bruins (2–7) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (5–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bruins777728
Sun Devils3147731

at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, AZ

  • Date: November 10, 2018
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear skies, 75 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 46,466
  • Referee: Kevin Mar
  • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): J.B. Long (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst), Lewis Johnson (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • (9:16) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 34-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 5:44; Arizona State 3–0)
  • (6:13) UCLA – Joshua Kelley 2-yard run, JJ Molson kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:03; UCLA 7–3)
Second quarter
  • (10:09) ASU – Manny Wilkins 13-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 2:54; Arizona State 10–7)
  • (4:36) UCLA – Darnay Holmes 31-yard interception return, JJ Molson kick (UCLA 14–10)
  • (0:58) ASU – Nick Ralston 5-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:38; Arizona State 17–14)
Third quarter
  • (8:13) ASU – Eno Benjamin 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 2:34; Arizona State 24–14)
  • (6:13) UCLA – Caleb Wilson 33-yard pass from Wilton Speight, JJ Molson kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:00; Arizona State 24–21)
Fourth quarter
  • (3:56) ASU – Manny Wilkins 1-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 15 plays, 80 yards, 8:05; Arizona State 31–21)
  • (1:57) UCLA – Caleb Wilson 10-yard pass from Wilton Speight, JJ Molson kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 1:59; Arizona State 31–28)
StatisticsUCLAASU
First downs2429
Total yards439480
Rushing yards29–10459–281
Passing yards335199
Passing: Comp–Att–Int26–35–116–22–1
Time of possession23:5036:10
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UCLAPassing Wilton Speight 26/35, 335 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Joshua Kelley 21 carries, 79 yards, TD
Receiving Caleb Wilson 11 receptions, 164 yards, 2 TD
Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins16/22, 199 yards, TD, INT
RushingEno Benjamin34 carries, 182 yards, TD
ReceivingN'Keal Harry7 receptions, 100 yards


at Oregon

Arizona State Sun Devils (6–4) at Oregon Ducks (6–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Sun Devils31031329
Ducks7210331

at Autzen StadiumEugene, OR

  • Date: November 17, 2018
  • Game time: 8:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear, 46 °F (8 °C)
  • Game attendance: 50,485
  • Referee: Jay Edwards
  • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst), Lewis Johnson (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:24) ORE – CJ Verdell 6-yard run, Adam Stack kick (Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 3:36; Oregon 7–0)
  • (6:09) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 38-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 5:15; Oregon 7–3)
Second quarter
  • (14:04) ORE – CJ Verdell 18-yard pass from Justin Herbert, Adam Stack kick (Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 2:49; Oregon 14–3)
  • (8:29) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 30-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 2:31; Oregon 14–6)
  • (4:03) ORE – Dillon Mitchell 57-yard pass from Justin Herbert, Adam Stack kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:20; Oregon 21–6)
  • (0:50) ASU – Frank Darby 22-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 1 play, 22 yards, 0:06; Oregon 21–13)
  • (0:11) ORE – Jaylon Redd 8-yard run, Adam Stack kick (Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 0:39; Oregon 28–13)
Third quarter
  • (3:38) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 29-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 3:27; Oregon 28–16)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:01) ASU – Brandon Aiyuk 25-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 3:04; Oregon 28–23)
  • (9:06) ORE – Adam Stack 28-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 29 yards, 1:55; Oregon 31–23)
  • (4:35) ASU – Manny Wilkins 1-yard run, two-point pass failed (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:31; Oregon 31–29)
StatisticsASUORE
First downs1621
Total yards324449
Rushing yards41–14241–187
Passing yards182262
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–32–019–34–2
Time of possession33:2926:31
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins15/32, 182 yards, 2 TD
RushingEno Benjamin29 carries, 149 yards
ReceivingN'Keal Harry7 receptions, 105 yards
OregonPassing Justin Herbert 19/34, 262 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Travis Dye 18 carries, 105 yards
Receiving Dillon Mitchell 4 receptions, 103 yards, TD

at Arizona

Arizona State Sun Devils (6–5) at Arizona Wildcats (5–6) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Sun Devils7772041
Wildcats101218040

at Arizona StadiumTucson, AZ

  • Date: November 24, 2018
  • Game time: 1:30 P.M.
  • Game weather: Clear, 69 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 51,805
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
  • TV announcers (FS1): Chris Vosters (play-by-play), Petros Papadakis (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (7:06) ARIZ – Josh Pollack 29-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 86 yards, 3:47; Arizona 3–0)
  • (3:33) ARIZ – Tony Ellison 28-yard pass from Khalil Tate, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 1:45; Arizona 10–0)
  • (2:28) ASU – Brandon Aiyuk 58-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:05; Arizona 10–7)
Second quarter
  • (10:18) ARIZ – Josh Pollack 23-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 2:21; Arizona 13–7)
  • (4:25) ARIZ – Shawn Poindexter 23-yard pass from Khalil Tate, two-point run failed (Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:13; Arizona 19–7)
  • (1:27) ASU – Eno Benjamin 10-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:58; Arizona 19–14)
  • (0:00) ARIZ – Josh Pollack 36-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 44 yards, 1:18; Arizona 22–14)
Third quarter
  • (13:14) ARIZ – Team safety (Arizona 24–14)
  • (12:17) ARIZ – Josh Pollack 40-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 0:46; Arizona 27–14)
  • (9:23) ASU – Eno Benjamin 14-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, 2:54; Arizona 27–21)
  • (7:51) ARIZ – Gary Brightwell 35-yard run, two-point pass failed (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:32; Arizona 33–21)
  • (2:44) ARIZ – Tony Ellison 8-yard pass from Khalil Tate, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 3:26; Arizona 40–21)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:05) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 27-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 4:39; Arizona 40–24)
  • (6:36) ASU – Manny Wilkins 11-yard run, Manny Wilkins two-point pass to Tommy Hudson (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 2:25; Arizona 40–32)
  • (3:33) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 39-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:26; Arizona 40–35)
  • (3:08) ASU – Eno Benjamin 22-yard run, two-point pass failed (Drive: 1 play, 22 yards, 0:07; Arizona State 41–40)
StatisticsASUARIZ
First downs2026
Total yards401520
Rushing yards31–13644–238
Passing yards265282
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–31–021–39–1
Time of possession27:4332:17
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins18/31, 265 yards, TD
RushingEno Benjamin21 carries, 80 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingBrandon Aiyuk5 receptions, 106 yards, TD
ArizonaPassing Khalil Tate 21/39, 282 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing J. J. Taylor 28 carries, 144 yards
ReceivingShawn Poindexter6 receptions, 99 yards, TD

vs No. 19 Fresno State (Las Vegas Bowl)

Arizona State Sun Devils (7–5) vs No. 19 Fresno State Bulldogs (11–2) – Game summary
(2018 Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl)
Quarter1234Total
Sun Devils7103020
No. 19 Bulldogs1077731

at Sam Boyd StadiumWhitney, NV

  • Date: December 15, 2018
  • Game time: 1:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny with blue sky, 61 °F (16 °C)
  • Game attendance: 37,146
  • Referee: Charles Lamertina
  • TV announcers (ABC): Rece Davis (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Laura Rutledge (sideline reporter)
Game information
First Quarter
  • (7:02) FRES – Asa Fuller 39-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 2:43; Fresno State 3–0)
  • (4:58) FRES – Anthoula Kelly 70-yard interception return, Asa Fuller kick (Fresno State 10–0)
  • (1:25) ASU – Kyle Williams 3-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:24; Fresno State 10–7)
Second Quarter
  • (12:43) ASU – Eno Benjamin 17-yard run, Brandon Ruiz kick (Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 2:28; Arizona State 14–10)
  • (8:03) FRES – Marcus McMaryion 10-yard run, Asa Fuller kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:40; Fresno State 17–14)
  • (0:51) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 20-yard field goal (Drive: 17 plays, 72 yards, 7:05; Tied 17–17)
Third Quarter
  • (5:33) ASU – Brandon Ruiz 44-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 13 yards, 4:04; Arizona State 20–17)
  • (1:00) FRES – Ronnie Rivers 68-yard run, Asa Fuller kick (Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 0:53; Fresno State 24–20)
Fourth Quarter
  • (5:19) FRES – Ronnie Rivers 5-yard run, Asa Fuller kick (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:19; Fresno State 31–20)
StatisticsASUFRES
First downs1818
Total yards293436
Rushing yards38–16435–260
Passing yards129176
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–31–215–29–2
Time of possession31:0128:59
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins19/31, 129 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingEno Benjamin23 carries, 118 yards, TD
ReceivingBrandon Aiyuk9 receptions, 61 yards
Fresno StatePassingMarcus McMaryion15/29, 176 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Ronnie Rivers 24 carries, 212 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDejonte O'Neal2 receptions, 42 yards

Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers was named MVP.

Awards

Pac-12 Freshman Defensive Player of the Year: Merlin Robertson [18]

Players drafted into the NFL

RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL club
132 N'Keal Harry WR New England Patriots
4125 Renell Wren DT Cincinnati Bengals

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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 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 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.

<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 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 Wildcats football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wildcats were led by third-year head coach Jedd Fisch and played home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. 2023 was Arizona's 124th season of competition and the program's 45th and final year in the Pac-12 Conference before it joined the Big 12 Conference in 2024.

<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.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Arizona State Sun Devils football team</span> American college football season

The 2024 Arizona State Sun Devils football team will represent Arizona State University as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They are led by Kenny Dillingham in his second year as their head coach. The Sun Devils play their home games at Mountain America Stadium located in Tempe, Arizona. The season will be the Sun Devils' first year in the Big 12.

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