14
Final
28
9
Final
20
7
Final
42
14
Final
51
7
Final
38
31
Final
35
45
Final
19
9
Final
56
24
Final
34
0
Final
34
20
Final
27
13
Final
16
14
Final
62
48
Final
45
0
Final
66
17
Final
45
3
Final
77
22
Final
44
10
Final
42
7
Final
55
22
Final
32
31
Final
42
0
Final
70
36
Final
27
12
Final
59
43
Final
36
13
Final
20
6
Final
45
24
Final
38
16
Final
27
30
Final
23
7
Final
31
20
Final
34
17
Final
72
27
Final
26
6
Final
28
33
Final
30
3
Final
69
17
Final
45
7
Final
31
10
Final
17
10
Final
42
18
Final
16
20
Final
38
17
Final
20
14
Final
56
21
Final
20
6
Final
54
3
Final
56
14
Final
56
9
Final
63
3
Final
35
33
Final
31
24
Final
21
21
Final
45
17
Final
21
38
Final
16
20
Final
3
7
Final
68
10
Final
38
3
Final
45
35
Final
9
28
Final
23
40
Final
42
20
Final
59
13
Final
24
0
Final
68
44
Final
20
0
Final
13
17
Final
34
7
Final
23
20
Final
24
3
Final
42
0
Final
73
23
Final
30
10
Final
34
14
Final
21
17
Final
42
3
Final
48
13
Final
36
3
Final
27
10
Final
70
20
Final
37
Arizona State Sun Devils is 8-4 on the season, 6-5-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +12.5. Arizona State Sun Devils carries one of the heaviest travel loads in the FBS, ranked 31th with 8,920 miles travelled this season — a meaningful fatigue factor for away games; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Home (0 mi) | 0 mi |
| Week 1 | Northern Arizona | Home (0 mi) | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | Mississippi State | 1,334 mi | 1,334 mi |
| Week 3 | Texas State | Home (0 mi) | 1,334 mi |
| Week 4 | Baylor | 874 mi | 2,208 mi |
| Week 5 | TCU | Home (0 mi) | 2,208 mi |
| Week 6 | — | Bye | |
| Week 7 | Utah | 506 mi | 2,714 mi |
| Week 8 | Texas Tech | Home (0 mi) | 2,714 mi |
| Week 9 | Houston | Home (0 mi) | 2,714 mi |
| Week 10 | Iowa State | 1,161 mi | 3,874 mi |
| Week 11 | — | Bye | |
| Week 12 | West Virginia | Home (0 mi) | 3,874 mi |
| Week 13 | Colorado | 585 mi | 4,460 mi |
| Week 14 | Arizona | Home (0 mi) | 4,460 mi |
Arizona State committed five turnovers (three interceptions, two lost fumbles) against Arizona, directly leading to 20 unanswered points and a 23-7 loss. Quarterback Jeff Sims, starting for the injured Sam Leavitt, was responsible for all five turnovers, finishing 11-of-25 for 114 yards.
The Sun Devils managed only 214 total yards and were held to 15 yards in the first quarter. Their only touchdown came on a 90-yard drive capped by Sims' 27-yard run, but a missed field goal and inability to sustain drives prevented them from building momentum.
Arizona State's defense forced a fumble and blocked a field goal, keeping the game close at 7-3 halftime. However, the offense's turnovers put the defense in difficult positions, ultimately leading to the loss.
The loss eliminated Arizona State from Big 12 championship contention, ending their repeat title hopes. The Sun Devils (8-4, 6-3) will now likely play in a lower-tier bowl game after reaching the CFP last season.
With Sam Leavitt injured and Jeff Sims struggling (3-1 as starter but with five turnovers in this game), Arizona State faces a decision at quarterback for their upcoming bowl game. Sims' performance raises questions about his reliability in high-stakes situations.
Arizona State Sun Devils — 8-4 overall, 6-5-1 ATS, power rating +12.5.