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4 real: ASU football secures coveted CFP bye, earns quarterfinal spot in Peach Bowl
ARLINGTON, Texas – An impressive late-season run, including a convincing victory over Iowa State in the Big 12 Conference championship game, helped Arizona State earned a No. 4 seed in the inaugural CFP 12-team playoff. That gives the Sun Devils a bye in opening week competition, and they will face the winner of Clemson-Texas in Atlanta's Peach Bowl on Jan. 1.
Arizona State moves up to No. 15 in latest College Football Playoff rankings with automatic bid on line in Big 12 championship
PHOENIX — The College Football Playoff committee ranked ASU (10-2) at No. 15 as more chaos ensued across the country last Saturday, but all ASU has to do to get in is win Saturday against Iowa State.
Arizona State rises to No. 16 after back-to-back upsets as College Football Playoff hopes hang in balance
PHOENIX – The College Football Playoff committee ranked ASU (9-2) at No. 16 as chaos ensued across the country last Saturday, but the Sun Devils remain behind a trio of three-loss SEC teams.
ASU hockey’s stunning sweep of No. 1 Denver suggests ‘Activating the Valley’ extends beyond football
PHOENIX – While Arizona State was pulling off a wild football victory against BYU, the school’s hockey team was working on a stunning sweep of top-ranked Denver, the first time the defending national champion Pioneers had been swept at home since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Look who’s 21: Arizona State checks into CFP rankings for first time since 2014 as BYU looms
PHOENIX – The College Football Playoff committee ranks ASU at No. 21 as chaos ensues in the Big 12.
How ASU could shape complexion of College Football Playoff in final weeks
PHOENIX – The latest CFP poll suggests that Arizona State controls the fate of many teams, including its own. Additionally, the committee once again made controversial decisions Tuesday.
Did the CFP disrespect the Big 12? First poll reveals little love for BYU
PHOENIX — The first College Football Playoff ranking raises questions about how the selection committee feels about the Big 12. If BYU’s No. 9 placement says anything, it doesn’t feel very good.
Election Day 2024: Updates from Arizona voters, polling locations, watch parties and more
PHOENIX – Arizona voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots for the presidential election, a U.S. Senate race, nine U.S. House races, 13 state ballot measures and many more state and local races.
Election Tuesday, CFP style: First college football poll of 12-team playoff season makes debut
PHOENIX – With the first CFP rankings coming out Tuesday, here’s what to expect with the new 12-team playoff format. As always, someone won’t be happy.
After 2024 Paris Olympics success, ASU men’s swimmer Ilya Kharun looks to build on Sun Devils legacy
TEMPE – Two-time bronze medal-winning swimmer Ilya Kharun reflects on his Summer Olympics experience and looks to carry his success over to ASU’s season with first-year coach Herbie Behm.
‘Back to what we’re good at’: Rested and tested, ASU football focused on process ahead of Big 12 home opener
TEMPE – Coach Kenny Dillingham said the Sun Devils must “get back to what we’re good at” when the Kansas Jayhawks visit Tempe, where they will try to regain momentum in their first Big 12 Conference home game.
Notre Dame and Brophy football rivalry carries more respect than animosity
PHOENIX – Notre Dame Prep and Brophy meet on the football field Friday in the fifth annual playing of the Holy Bowl rivalry. But off the field, the two schools have more in common and respect between the two than disputes.
Faith, family and football: Brophy College Prep star Cree Thomas proves he’s more than stats
PHOENIX – Following in the footsteps of former teammate Ben Morrison, cornerback Cree Thomas is heading from Brophy College Prep to Notre Dame for football. But his character and faith-based lifestyle speak louder than his play.
