Brandon Aiyuk finds the end zone three times as Sun Devils top WSU

Oct 12, 2019, 2:21 PM | Updated: 4:02 pm

TEMPE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 12: Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk #2 of the Arizona State Sun Devils catches a 40 yard touchdown reception past safety Skyler Thomas #25 of the Washington State Cougars during the first half of the NCAAF game at Sun Devil Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

BY TOM KUEBEL

Arizona Sports

Brandon Aiyuk’s monster first half against Washington State saw the receiver take a career-long, 86-yard reception to the endzone, giving the senior receiver his second touchdown of the game.

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Aiyuk finished the half with four catches for 140 yards and two touchdowns and seven catches for 196 yards in the game. He would add a third touchdown in the fourth quarter as the Sun Devils beat Washington State 38-34,

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels finished the game with 363 yards, three passing touchdowns and no interceptions and the go-ahead rushing touchdown with :35 left in the game.

Daniels got off to a slow start as the Sun Devils dug a 10-0 hole in the first quarter until the freshman quarterback began to find Aiyuk. At the half, the game was tied 17-17.

The offensive rhythm in the second quarter helped the Sun Devils pull even after a strong start by Washington State.

After allowing Washington State points in their first two drives, ASU took control in the second quarter as Aiyuk and Daniels connected on a 40-yard pass play for the first touchdown and followed it up with the 86-yard slant route for the second touchdown with less than two minutes left in the half.

The Sun Devils would then tie the game up as time expired for the break on a 31-yard Christian Zendejas field goal.

The Cougars’ high-powered offense led the country in passing yards per game coming into the contest with 450 ypg.

Quarterback Anthony Gordon threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions in the first half for WSU.

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Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin (3) is brought down by Washington State linebacker Jahad Woods (13) and safety Skyler Thomas (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Washington State running back Max Borghi (21) runs with the ball as Arizona State linebacker Khaylan Kearse-Thomas (20) closes in for a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Washington State head coach Mike Leach signals for a touchdown on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Washington State wide receiver Travell Harris (5) is tackled by Arizona State defensive back Darien Cornay (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Washington State wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (12) has a passed intended for him broken up by Arizona State safety Cam Phillips, back left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Washington State wide receiver Renard Bell (9) is tackled by Arizona State defensive lineman George Lea (17), linebacker Merlin Robertson (8), linebacker Tyler Whiley (23) and safety Cam Phillips, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon throws a pass against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin (3) is pulled down by Washington State safety Skyler Thomas (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Washington State wide receiver Travell Harris makes a touchdown catch against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Washington State wide receiver Travell Harris (5) celebrates his touchdown catch against Arizona State with wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (2) drags Washington State safety Skyler Thomas (25) into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (2) reaches out to make a touchdown catch in front of Washington State safety Skyler Thomas (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon (18) tries to pass as Arizona State defensive lineman Tyler Johnson (41) wraps him up during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Washington State wide receiver Calvin Jackson Jr. (85) is stopped just short of the end zone by Arizona State defensive back Kobe Williams (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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