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The ASU Sun Devils delivered a complete effort Saturday night, defeating the Colorado Buffaloes 20-10 in Tempe. The victory improved ASU to 5-4 overall and 3-3 in Big 12 play, keeping the Sun Devils in the middle of the conference race heading into the final stretch of the season. [espn.com]
Sun Devils Build Early Advantage
Arizona State controlled the game from the outset, opening the scoring with a 31-yard field goal from Carson Smith before taking command in the second quarter. The Sun Devils built a 17-0 halftime lead thanks to a unique trick-play touchdown and a big scoring connection through the air. [espn.com]
The game’s most memorable moment came when Jake Fette caught a one-yard touchdown pass from Cardae Mack, making him the first Arizona State quarterback in 30 years to both throw and catch a touchdown in the same game. [espn.com]
Fette and Harris Lead the Offense
Fette finished the night with 187 passing yards and a touchdown, helping ASU generate enough offense to keep Colorado at bay. His favorite target was Reed Harris, who hauled in four receptions for 103 yards, including a 34-yard touchdown reception late in the second quarter that extended the Sun Devils’ lead to 17-0. [espn.com]
On the ground, Cardae Mack carried the workload for Arizona State, rushing 24 times for 80 yards while also throwing the touchdown pass to Fette on the trick play. [espn.com]
ASU Defense Sets the Tone
ASU’s defense played a major role in the victory, limiting Colorado to just 10 points and forcing the Buffaloes to play from behind all night. Defensive end A. Smith III recorded three sacks, helping disrupt Colorado’s offense and preserve Arizona State’s lead. [espn.com]
Colorado quarterback Isaac Wilson threw for 248 yards and a touchdown, but the Buffaloes could not overcome their slow start and lone turnover. Arizona State finished without committing a turnover and controlled possession for more than 33 minutes. [espn.com]
ASU Secures Important Big 12 Win
The Sun Devils added a fourth-quarter field goal from Smith before their defense closed out the victory. With bowl eligibility and conference positioning on the line, Arizona State delivered one of its most complete performances of the season. [espn.com]
Final Score: Arizona State 20, Colorado 10.
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