ASU football vs. Washington will air on ESPN, time set

Sep 10, 2018, 9:44 AM | Updated: 10:10 am

Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) signals a first down against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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BY ARIZONA SPORTS

No. 23 Arizona State’s fourth game of the season, a visit to 10th-ranked Washington, will be televised by ESPN starting with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff on Sept. 22, the school announced Monday.

ASU’s 16-13 victory on Saturday over then-No.15 Michigan State likely made the decision an easy one for the network, as that game was ESPN’s highest-rated college football late window game since November of 2016. It averaged a 1.6 rating.

The Sun Devils rallied from a 13-3 deficit in the second half, and a field goal by kicker Brandon Ruiz wrapped the upset win, moving ASU’s home record against Big Ten teams to a spotless 10-0.

The Huskies opened 2018 with a loss to then-No. 9 Auburn, 21-16, before beating North Dakota, 45-3, on Saturday.

Washington will visit Utah this week as ASU hits the road for the first time to take on San Diego State.

Arizona State, which this week entered the Associated Press top-25 for the first time since 2015, defeated the Huskies 13-7 at Sun Devil Stadium last season, handing the then-No. 5 team in the country one of two regular season losses of the year that played a part in keeping Washington out of the College Football Playoff.

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Front from left to right; Arizona State' Darien Butler, Shannon Forman, Jarrett Bell, and Michael Sleep-Dalton celebrate with teammates after an NCAA college football game win against Michigan State Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State place kicker Brandon Ruiz (1) connects for the game-winning field goal against Michigan State as he gets helps from holder Josh Pokraka, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry (1) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as he gets past Michigan State cornerback Justin Layne (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin (3) gives Michigan State defensive end Jack Camper (91) a stiff arm as he tries to get past during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry (1) makes a catch over Michigan State cornerback Justin Layne (2) before diving into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Michigan State running back LJ Scott (3) runs past Arizona State linebacker Darien Butler (37) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards, left, celebrates a win against Michigan State with defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales, right, after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State place kicker Brandon Ruiz (1) celebrates his game-winning field goal against Michigan State with Arizona State linebacker Jay Jay Wilson, right, after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio, left, calls a timeout as he talks with an official during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

After making a catch, Arizona State wide receiver Kyle Williams (10) runs with the ball as he tries to get away from Michigan State safety Matt Morrissey (10) and safety Khari Willis (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke throws a pass against Arizona State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Michigan State wide receiver Darrell Stewart Jr. (25) gets tackled by Arizona State defensive back Chase Lucas (24) and linebacker Khaylan Kearse-Thomas (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) makes a touchdown catch in front of Arizona State cornerback Langston Frederick (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

As Arizona State players celebrate a game-winning field goal, Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes (48) and defensive tackle Mike Panasiuk (72) walk off the field at the end of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State defensive back Dasmond Tautalatasi (30) intercepts a pass in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Michigan State running back LJ Scott (3) gets past Arizona State defensive lineman Shannon Forman (97) and defensive back Demonte King (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) throws a pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Michigan State kicker Matt Coghlin (4) celebrates his field goal against Arizona State with offensive tackle AJ Arcuri (76) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry (1) is taken down by Michigan State safety David Dowell (6), cornerback Justin Layne (2) and linebacker Andrew Dowell (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Michigan State running back LJ Scott (3) gets tackled by Arizona State safety Jalen Harvey (43) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State defensive back Demonte King (28) tips a pass intended for Michigan State tight end Matt Dotson (89) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Michigan State safety Matt Morrissey (10) intercepts a pass intended for Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (2) as Michigan State linebacker Jon Reschke (28) watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) looks down at Arizona State defensive back Dasmond Tautalatasi (30) after Lewerke's interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) gets off a pass as he is pressured by Arizona State linebacker Darien Butler (37) as Michigan State running back Connor Heyward (11) tries to make a block during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State wide receiver Kyle Williams (10) makes a catch in front of Michigan State safety David Dowell (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Michigan State wide receiver Cody White, left, gets upended by Arizona State cornerback Terin Adams (21) as Arizona State safety Aashari Crosswell (16) jumps over his teammate during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) gets tackled by Michigan State defensive tackle Raequan Williams (99) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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