Henry , B. Sanders , R. Williams , T. Dorsett , T. All-Americans: A. Cooper , J. Clowney , L. Kuechly , L. Fitzgerald , C. School Streak Finder , Rivalry Finder. Harbaugh , W. Hayes , B. Kelly , T. Osborne , P. Heisman , Bednarik , Maxwell , Outland , Groza Forfeits and Vacated Games , Random Page , We're Social Sep 5, Young, Salamo Fiso, and Anthony Jones will be the most important players on defense this week and much of the Sun Devils' game plan hinges on their ability to fill running lanes.
If Carey can work off tackle and turn upfield, the Wildcats are in for a competitive game. If the linebackers keep contain on the edge and hit their backside pursuit lanes, then the Sun Devil defense should win the battle on the ground.
But against the Wildcats, that's much easier said than done. It's hard to imagine Todd Graham being able to refocus his team for another season-defining battle just seven days after winning a division championship, but that's exactly what the head coach is tasked with.
Arizona State is beat up. Taylor Kelly ran for yards, and suffered the consequences. Marion Grice wasn't so fortunate. The Sun Devils' best offensive weapon hobbled off the field and is doubtful for the Territorial Cup.
Plain and simple, the season has done some damage on the maroon and gold. The one thing that Arizona State does have going for it this week is that the nine-game conference schedule employed by the Pac has left the rest of the teams in the conference battered and bruised as well. While Arizona didn't see the physicality teams are accustomed to facing against Oregon, the Wildcats poured their hearts and souls into getting a victory on senior day.
At this point in the season, the Territorial Cup has become a survival of the fittest contest. Which team has enough left in its tank to make it to the finish line? This is the point in the season where depth comes into play. If that holds true, the Sun Devils should win this game by two touchdowns. Arizona State has more talent this year, and more offensive threats to call upon.
But that's not how rivalries work. So often, rivalry games come down to the final series or final play and the Territorial Cup is a traditionally a prime example of that theory. One player, and it's likely going to be a rotational guy, will be fresh enough to make the difference and propel his team to a victory this week. For both teams, the usual suspects are tired and in need of a break. Last year, Marion Grice was just coming on strong and it was his sensational effort that gave the Sun Devils a fighting chance.
This year, it could be freshman wide out Terrance Miller for the Wildcats, who is beginning to break out. Or it could be Kevin Ozier for the Sun Devils, who figures to see extended playing time. After years of the Territorial Cup, nothing should surprise us anymore. And with the way these teams have navigated this season, we should expect the unexpected on Saturday night.
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Arizona: Complete game preview and TV schedule New, 6 comments. Arizona: Complete game preview and TV schedule. Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email. Christian Petersen. Arizona , in Pac at No. Arizona's Season to Date As adapted from The First Look at Arizona Arizona opened its second season under head coach Rich Rodriguez on a tear, but much of the Wildcats' early season success was due to a lackluster schedule. They will square off against Arizona St.
The point spread is more or less neutral, so fans should expect a close matchup. Arizona took a serious blow against Washington St. Arizona's defeat came about despite a quality game from Khalil Tate, who passed for yards and 4 touchdowns. As for Arizona St. They fell just short of Oregon by a score of With both teams hitting sour notes in their previous games, they will no doubt be looking to produce a better outcome in this one.
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