BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Former Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels is transferring to LSU, where he will enter a wide-open competition to be the starter in coach Brian Kelly's first season with the Tigers.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Braelon Allen thought his week in Las Vegas was rather uneventful.
After all, it's hard to really soak in Sin City when you're only 17 years old. He'll have to settle for his MVP award.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mitchell Fineran kicked a 39-yard field goal in overtime and Purdue finished off its best season since 2003 by overcoming a 14-point deficit and beating Tennessee 48-45 on Thursday in a record-setting Music City Bowl.
Las Vegas Bowl: Arizona State (8-4) vs. Wisconsin (8-4), Dec. 30, 10:30 p.m. EST (ESPN)
Line: Wisconsin by 6, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Running the ball against the vaunted Wisconsin defense has been nearly impossible all season — even for opponents who weren’t missing their top two tailbacks, like Arizona State is in the Las Vegas Bowl.
Wisconsin (8-4, Big Ten) vs. Arizona State (8-4, Pac-12), Dec. 30, 10:30 p.m. ET
LOCATION: Las Vegas
TOP PLAYERS Wisconsin: RB Braelon Allen. The freshman has rushed for 1,125 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Florida went back to Nick Saban's coaching tree in hopes of finding its next great coach.
The Gators hired Louisiana-Lafayette’s Billy Napier on Sunday, ending a quick process that landed them their top target a week after firing Dan Mullen.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The question of whether Herm Edwards will continue as Arizona State's coach has been answered.
There's no debating it now. Athletic director Ray Anderson told the team that Edwards will be back after the Sun Devils won their fifth straight against rival Arizona.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The billboard serves as a reminder of last year’s Territorial Cup to anyone who drives Interstate-10 between Phoenix and Tucson.
The maroon-and-gold billboard, put up by Arizona State fans, reads: “NO PITY FOR THE KITTY,” with 70-7 on each side.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — A week after becoming bowl eligible for the first time since 2013, Oregon State remains in contention for the Pac-12 North Division title following a 24-10 victory Saturday night over Arizona State.
(AP) — Now that Oregon State is bowl eligible, coach Jonathan Smith anticipates the Beavers may play with more abandon.
“Whether it’s the relief of getting to six or whatnot, I know we’re there now, and I’m hoping these guys will let it rip on Saturday,” he said.
SEATTLE (AP) — With rain pouring and several season goals slipping away, Arizona State put it in low gear Saturday night with a 20-play, 81-yard drive that consumed more than 9 minutes and almost all of problem-plagued Washington's resolve.
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington’s Bob Gregory already knew the drill as he stepped into the role of interim head coach for this week.
He did it once before when he was at Boise State, even if the result was a rather forgettable loss.
Things to watch in Week 11 of the Pac-12 Conference:
GAME OF THE WEEK
The fifth-ranked Oregon Ducks continue a march toward the Pac-12 title game, and perhaps a playoff berth, at home against Washington State on Saturday night.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A fox ran onto the field at Sun Devil Stadium, leaped over a wall and scampered up the steps before hiding under a seat. It returned about a minute later around the 10-yard line, dodged a few workers and sprinted up a ramp out of sight.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Southern California lost its coach after two games, dropped three games in the past five. Arizona State seems to have lost it focus, giving up 56 straight points over the span of two ugly losses.
The calendar has flipped to November, signifying the final stretch of college football's regular season.
The Pac-12 has started to sort itself out, with several teams in contention in each division and others already out of the mix.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A barefoot Jake Plummer took off from the group photo and did a partial lap around his former teammates, laughing the entire way.
Plummer and crew were back in Tempe on Saturday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Arizona State's last Rose Bowl appearance.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Washington State was counted out when its head coach and four assistants were fired for refusing the state's vaccination mandate. No way could the Cougars recover from adversity like that.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State had a week off to rest, recover and shake off a second-half meltdown in a loss to Utah.
It also gave Sun Devils coach Herm Edwards a chance to do a little writing.
Paced by Pac-12 rushing leader B.J. Baylor, Oregon State's improved ground game is one of the key reasons the Beavers are just a win away from bowl eligibility for the first time since 2013.
Baylor is one of several notable Pac-12 running backs who have hit their stride this season.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is once again emerging as a serious Pac-12 title contender.
The Utes are gaining momentum in pursuit of a third division title in four years after taking down a third straight league opponent.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Aidan O’Connell threw for 375 yards and accounted for three touchdowns, David Bell had a career-best 240 yards receiving and Purdue continued its recent mastery over No. 2 Iowa with a 24-7 victory Saturday.
No. 18 Arizona State (5-1, 3-0 Pac-12) at Utah (3-2, 2-0), Saturday at 10 p.m. EDT (ESPN).
Line: Utah by 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Arizona State has quietly emerged as the top defensive team in the Pac-12.
The 18th-ranked Sun Devils (5-1, 3-0 Pac-12) head into Saturday’s game at Utah leading the league in several key defensive categories.
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:
GAME OF THE WEEK
No. 18 Arizona State (5-1, 3-0 Pac-12) visits Utah (3-2, 2-0) in a matchup between the Pac-12's last two unbeaten teams in conference play.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jack Jones stepped in front of the receiver, caught the ball and held it out with one hand. Just before he hit the ground, the Arizona State defensive back caught a glimpse of Deandre Pierce and tossed it to his teammate for a spectacular touchdown.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State picked up one of its biggest wins under coach Herm Edwards last weekend, knocking off then-No. 20 UCLA on the road.
Stanford (3-2, 2-1 Pac-12) at No. 22 Arizona State (4-1 2-0), Friday, 10:30 p.m. (ESPN).
Line: Arizona State by 13 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:
GAME OF THE WEEK: Stanford (3-2, 2-1 Pac-12) at No. 22 Arizona State (4-1, 2-0). Both teams are coming off impressive wins. The Cardinal took down No.
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Arizona State relied on its rushing attack in its first four games. Jayden Daniels and the passing game propelled the Sun Devils to an upset win over No. 20 UCLA on Saturday night.
Arizona State (3-1, 1-0 Pac-12) at No. 20 UCLA (3-1, 1-0), Saturday at 10:30 p.m. EDT (FS1).
Line: UCLA by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA's Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Arizona State's Jayden Daniels are the top two dual-threat quarterbacks in the Pac-12. They will also be the focal point in a pivotal South Division game at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:
GAME OF THE WEEK: Arizona State at No. 20 UCLA. Two of the favorites to win the Pac-12 South can get an early leg up on winning the division.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There were many games during Chip Kelly's first two seasons at UCLA where the Bruins would allow at least 70 rushing yards by the end of the first quarter.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Rachaad White said there were times that Colorado's defense was loading the line of scrimmage on Saturday night, daring Arizona State to beat them with throws downfield.
Jayden Daniels and the Sun Devils were happy to oblige.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State's offense has had a problem with moving backward. The issue for Colorado is its offense isn't moving much at all.
Saturday's Pac-12 opener offers a shot at redemption for one of them.
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Forcing turnovers and getting big plays at critical junctures from Jaren Hall is turning into a proven winning formula for BYU.
Hall threw for 214 yards and two touchdowns and added 38 yards on seven carries, leading No.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Bryce Young’s first collegiate road start was a rousing success, a three-touchdown performance that helped top-ranked Alabama hold off No. 11 Florida 31-29 in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams Saturday.
No. 19 Arizona State (2-0) at No. 23 BYU (2-0), Saturday at 10:15 p.m. EDT (ESPN).
Line: Arizona State by 3½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:
GAME OF THE WEEK: No. 19 Arizona State at No. 23 BYU. After winning their first two games by 27 points each, the Sun Devils (2-0) get their first big test of the season.