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6 Arizona State players named to All-Pac-12 first and second teams

The All-Pac-12 first and second teams were announced Tuesday night, and Arizona State showed up in strong form. Six players were placed on the first and second teams and 15 total Sun Devils received Pac-12 All-Conference honors. The 46 total players who have received conference honors in the past three years under Todd Graham are […]
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ASU Sun Devils fall to No. 17 in College Football Playoff rankings

The Arizona State Sun Devils’ fall from grace over the last few weeks is well documented. After rising to No. 6 in the rankings with a 55-31 win over Notre Dame on Nov. 8, the Devils lost two of their final three games, including last Friday’s Territorial Cup game to Arizona. The Sun Devils dropped […]
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CBS Sports writer: Loyalty cost Arizona State a chance at national title

Pete Prisco earns a living writing about the NFL for CBSSports.com. But he’s also passionate about Sun Devil football, having graduated from Arizona State. Like many who witnessed ASU’s 42-35 loss to Arizona in the annual Territorial Cup game last Friday, Prisco is still wondering why head coach Todd Graham didn’t insert Mike Bercovici in […]
9 years ago
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Taylor Kelly named football Scholar-Athlete of the Year

His team may be coming off of a tough loss, but Arizona State quarterback Taylor Kelly just earned a pretty big win for himself. Kelly was named the 2014 football Scholar-Athlete of the Year on Tuesday, given to the conference player that stands out in the classroom and on the field. The redshirt Senior graduated […]
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ASU Sun Devils fall several spots in AP, coaches polls after loss to Arizona

The Arizona State Sun Devils took a hit in two national polls Sunday after losing to their in-state rival two days prior.
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Pac Mentality Week 14: Arizona Wildcats swoop in to take the South

A few things had to happen for the Arizona Wildcats to capture the Pac-12 South title over the last handful of weeks.
9 years ago
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Arizona State brushes off Colgate, snaps losing streak: By the Numbers

In a loss to Alabama earlier this week, Arizona State’s issue was an inability to make stops and poor free-throw shooting, according to head coach Herb Sendek. Saturday night, the Sun Devils’ stats showed they were at least trying to fix those issues. In a 78-71 victory over the Colgate Raiders in Tempe, ASU started […]
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ASU’s Taylor Kelly starts, but Mike Bercovici finishes in Territorial Cup loss

Both of Arizona State's quarterbacks gave up the ball Friday in a 42-35 Territorial Cup loss to the Arizona Wildcats.
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Samajie Grant, Jaelen Strong shine for Arizona, ASU in Territorial Cup

Both Arizona and Arizona State had modest outputs in the passing game Friday, but one receiver from each team turned some heads in UA's 42-35 win.
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Andrew Gilstrap

Arizona Wildcats hold off ASU Sun Devils to take Pac-12 South crown: By the Numbers

It was one of the most-hyped Territorial Cup games heading into Friday, and the on-field action didn't disappoint.
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Fork Report: Arizona wins Territorial Cup, Pac-12 South

What was billed as the biggest Territorial Cup game in history before kickoff elevated in its importance midway through the contest.
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Arizona State vs Arizona ranked country’s best college football rivalry by fans

For those who believe the Arizona State vs. Arizona rivalry is overstated, a study by knowrivalry.com has the rivalry ranked No. 1 on their list.
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Arizona State vs. Arizona: Sun Devils must avoid lethargic start, draw first

Arizona State will look to beat Arizona Friday in a Territorial Cup showdown that's beginning to have a Spaghetti-Western script.
9 years ago
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Territorial Cup: Three reasons why each team will win

It is the most important Territorial Cup in recent history.
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Waxing poetic for the Territorial Cup

Once upon a time, in honor of the Duel in the Desert football game between the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Arizona Wildcats, I’d write an annual poem. I’ve been a little busier in recent years, so this tradition has been sporadic at best. Think leap year, except with rhymes. But how could I […]
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Territorial Cup History: Arizona State vs. Arizona

As we get closer to Friday's contest, here's a little thumbnail history of what this heated rivalry game has looked like since the two schools joined the Pac-10 in 1978.
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Shane Dale

ASU vs. Arizona: The 5 most controversial moments in Territorial Cup history

A look at the nastiest incidents on and off the field that have made the ASU-UA rivalry the intense, nasty spectacle it has become.
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A Sun Devil remembers his favorite memories of the Territorial Cup

Now that I’ve seen the pathetic list of a Wildcat fan’s happiest memories (really Adam, 2011? A three-win team under an interim head coach beating a team that had completely given up?), I thought I’d share my favorite memories in the Territorial Cup rivalry. (Note: This piece was originally written before the 2012 game in […]
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Arizona State basketball suffers second loss: By the Numbers

Arizona State and Alabama don’t see each other on the court often, but when they do it’s been a close game each time. In 1975, the Sun Devils got the win by a mere three points; in 1989 overtime saw Alabama get the win by one. And Tuesday night, ASU lost a tight one to […]
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ASU Sun Devils stay at No. 13 in College Football Playoff rankings

The Arizona State Sun Devils did not move up or down in the College Football Playoff rankings, instead staying at No. 13 following a 52-31 home win over Washington State.
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Shane Dale

ASU vs. Arizona: The 10 greatest games in Territorial Cup history

In compiling this list, we placed a high emphasis on games that were close, had memorable plays and performances, and were especially meaningful.
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Andrew Gilstrap

ASU Sun Devils fall late to Maryland in CBE tournament: By the Numbers

Arizona State and Maryland put on quite a show Monday in Kansas City.
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Shane Dale

ASU Sun Devils vs. Arizona Wildcats: The 5 greatest comebacks in Territorial Cup history

The first 87 meetings between the Arizona State Sun Devils and Arizona Wildcats have seen plenty of come-from-behind victories for both schools.
9 years ago
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Jaelen Strong expected to play in Friday’s Territorial Cup showdown

Jaelen Strong's going in -- and the Wildcats' smack-talk has started.
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Graham: Arizona State vs. Arizona the ‘most important game of the year’

This game is starred on Arizona State head coach Todd Graham's calendar. It's the most important game of the season -- and a chance for ASU to keep the Cup for a third-straight year.
9 years ago
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Arizona State, Arizona are eerily similar on paper

How do you know that your buddy at work knows nothing about college football? If they say, "I think _____ is going to win the game Friday."
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Shane Dale

A look at the history of the Territorial Cup: By the Numbers

Based on the trajectory of each program, the annual ASU-UA matchup may carry more meaning for both schools than it has in perhaps 30 years.
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Arizona, ASU neck-and-neck in AP, coaches polls heading into Territorial Cup

This year's Territorial Cup is gearing up to be one of the biggest in the historic rivalry between Arizona State and the University of Arizona.
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Pac Mentality Week 13: UCLA Bruins still control their own destiny in the South

Would the real contenders for the Pac-12 South please step forward? Not so fast, USC and Utah.
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Arizona State’s Taylor Kelly starts slow, finishes strong in Sun Devils’ Senior Day win

ASU head coach Todd Graham sticks with his senior quarterback in Senior Day win.
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