Arizona State ranked No. 17 in latest AP Top 25 poll

Oct 13, 2019, 11:12 AM

Arizona Sports

After grinding out a 39-34 win over Washington State, the Arizona State Sun Devils jumped to No. 17 in the AP Top 25 college football poll.

This marks the Sun Devils’ third straight week in the Top 25.

ASU entered Saturday’s game ranked No. 18 in the poll. Against Washington State, Jayden Daniels completed 26-of-36 passes for 363 yards and three touchdowns.

The 5-1 Sun Devils will head to Salt Lake City this week to face the No. 13 Utah Utes for a 3:30 p.m. showdown. This season, Arizona State is undefeated against ranked opponents.

Utah moved up two spots after their 52-7 rout over Oregon State on Saturday in Corvallis.

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley completed 14-of-17 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Zack Moss led the Utes in rushing with 121 yards and two touchdowns.

No. 12 Oregon gained one spot after they beat Colorado 45-3 on Friday.

Last week, Arizona was beginning to near the Top 25, but after a 51-27 loss against Washington on Saturday, they did not receive any votes. However, Washington entered the poll at No. 25.

Alabama remained No. 1 in the poll.

Following a 42-28 win over Florida, LSU moved into second place in the poll. Clemson, Ohio State and Oklahoma rounded out the top 5.

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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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