Arizona State Sun Devils drop out of AP top 25

Sep 28, 2014, 7:40 PM | Updated: Sep 29, 2014, 2:38 am

A brutal 62-27 loss at home on Thursday was enough to jettison the Arizona State Sun Devils out of the top 25 in the AP Poll after starting the week No. 15.

ASU dropped from No. 12 to No. 24 in the USA Today Coaches’ Poll as well.

A myriad of turnovers, poor tackling and an all-around lackluster performance doomed the Devils against the UCLA Bruins.

With starting quarterback Taylor Kelly out with an injured right foot, ASU turned to back-up Mike Bercovici. In his first college start, Bercovici passed for 488 yards and three touchdowns, but also turned the ball over three times (two interceptions and a fumble).

The Devils’ defense could not find its groove either, missing tackles and giving up big plays throughout the game. UCLA had three plays from scrimmage of at least 80 yards. ASU also gave up a 95-yard pick-six and a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, both plays courtesy of UCLA’s Ishmael Adams.

UCLA is now ranked No. 8 in the AP poll.

The Sun Devils will look to improve to 4-1 on Saturday when they travel to Pasadena to face off against No. 16 USC.

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Arizona State quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) warms up as injured starter Taylor Kelly (10) watches prior to an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona State coach Todd Graham talks with injured quarterback Taylor Kelly prior to an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

UCLA coach Jim Mora watches his team stretch prior to an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley (17) warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley warms up prior to an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State running back Kalen Ballage (9) is tripped up by UCLA defensive back Fabian Moreau during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona State quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) looks to throw against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley (17) throws against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley (17) throws under pressure from Arizona State linebacker Viliami Laiu Moeakiola (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State's Zane Gonzalez (5) kicks a field goal against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona State quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) throws under pressure from UCLA defensive lineman Owamagbe Odighizuwa (94) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State running back Kalen Ballage (9) is hit by UCLA defensive back Fabian Moreau (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State wide receiver Cameron Smith (6) catches a touchdown pass next to UCLA defensive back Fabian Moreau (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

UCLA defensive back Anthony Jefferson (23) intercepts a pass intended for Arizona State wide receiver Jaelen Strong during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona State quarterback Mike Bercovici scrambles as UCLA defensive lineman Owamagbe Odighizuwa (94) and linebacker Myles Jack (30) pursue during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State running back Kalen Ballage is tackled by UCLA defensive back Ishmael Adams, right, as defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes (47) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

UCLA fullback Nate Iese (32) celebrates his touchdown with Eli Ankou (96) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

UCLA coach Jim Mora watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley (17) scrambles as Arizona State linebacker Dj Calhoun (4) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State coach Todd Graham talks to his players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona State fans react to a UCLA touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

UCLA's Ishmael Adams (1) returns a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown against Arizona State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona State quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) scrambles under pressure from UCLA linebacker Deon Hollins during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

UCLA running back Nate Starks (23) scores a touchdown against Arizona State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley (17) is tripped up during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

UCLA defensive back Ishmael Adams breaks up a pass intended for Arizona State running back D.J. Foster during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State coach Todd Graham, right, greets UCLA coach Jim Mora after an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. UCLA won 62-27. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State wide receiver Jaelen Strong (21) greets UCLA defensive back Anthony Jefferson (23) after an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Tempe, Ariz. UCLA won 62-27. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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