#17ASU at #13 Utah-- 3PM Sat Pac12 Network

[Zobaczcie suki]

Major battle for control of the Pac 12 South. Utah is heavily favored with their usual solid defense (held WSU to 13 points) and a decent offense averaging about 30 points per game. Their only loss was at USC, last week they put up 52 points on Oregon State.

Their schedule doesn't look like its been that difficult. Like us, they are 5-1, but lost their only "tough" game against USC, don't have the road wins like us against Michigan State and Cal. They won 9 games last year, and returned 15 starters to this year's team so I expect that ASU's young team will have their hands full on Saturday.

I think ASU will have a tough time getting their running game going, so I hope Likens is flexible and ready to open up the offense.

Good stuff here
https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-utes/2019/10/13/utes-review-after/

 

[Zobaczcie suki]

Apparently, Utah went after Jayden Daniels pretty hard in recruiting before he committed to ASU. https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-utes/2019/10/14/utes-know-all-about/

Sorry fellas.

 

[Mainstreet]

Lot's of people including myself are upset that the Arizona State versus Utah game is only on the PAC 12 Network.

Saturday's game between No. 17 Arizona State and No. 14 Utah, a game that could have huge Pac-12 title implications, will be broadcast exclusively on the Pac-12 Network, a network that isn't available to a lot of the country (including all DirecTV customers).

I have DirecTV as well.


https://www.azcentral.com/story/spo...football-game-only-pac-12-network/3988360002/

 

[AZCB34]

Utah defense is the toughest in the South. Another tough road test for the Devils.

 

[AZCB34]

Third road game this season against a top 20 ranked team at the time the game was played.

 

[Raindog]

If ASU can pull this off, they will likely vault into top 12 in next week's poll.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

If ASU can pull this off, they will likely vault into top 12 in next week's poll.

I think Mich st and cal are going to look like walks in the park compared to this game.

 

[Zobaczcie suki]

I think Mich st and cal are going to look like walks in the park compared to this game.

You may be right, but we always seem to have Utah's number for some reason.

 

[Mainstreet]

If ASU can pull this off, they will likely vault into top 12 in next week's poll.

If ASU can win at Utah they deserve it. That's a huge "if" though.

 

[AZCB34]

If ASU can pull this off, they will likely vault into top 12 in next week's poll.

I'll buy top 15. Top 12 feels to high. Perhaps if there is a bloodbath this weekend between 10 and 16 they may get they high.

First things first....win the game.

 

[AZCB34]

I think Mich st and cal are going to look like walks in the park compared to this game.

And that is because Utah, unlike MSU and to a lesser extent Cal, has an offense. Cal has been a tough out this year. The Michigan State win isn't aging well.

 

[devilalum]

IMO this is a no lose game for the Devils. If they win woohoo. If they lose it’s no big deal. They’re still playing way above pre-season expectations.


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[AZCB34]

IMO this is a no lose game for the Devils. If they win woohoo. If they lose it’s no big deal. They’re still playing way above pre-season expectations.


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Generally speaking I think you are right but don't under sell what a victory would mean. You beat Utah and you are in complete control of your destiny in the South. As of now, the goal is to win the South.

 

[Zobaczcie suki]

Preview

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[82CardsGrad]

Man I really, REALLY love what Herm and his staff are doing! And with so many true freshman playing huge mins, their results are all the more impressive.
But the Utes are, by far, the toughest challenge they have yet to face. Utah’s defense is legit, easily the best in the South. Our o-line, which has showed ever-so slight improvement the past 2 weeks, will be thoroughly tested.
I honestly don’t see our line looking too well on Saturday... I see Daniels under constant pressure and running for his life a ton. And poor Eno will have little to no running room whatsoever.
I so hope I’m wrong. But our past performance just doesn’t indicate much, if any success tomorrow...

I’ll go with a prediction of:
Utah: 35
ASU: 17

 

[AZCB34]

Man I really, REALLY love what Herm and his staff are doing! And with so many true freshman playing huge mins, their results are all the more impressive.
But the Utes are, by far, the toughest challenge they have yet to face. Utah’s defense is legit, easily the best in the South. Our o-line, which has showed ever-so slight improvement the past 2 weeks, will be thoroughly tested.
I honestly don’t see our line looking too well on Saturday... I see Daniels under constant pressure and running for his life a ton. And poor Eno will have little to no running room whatsoever.
I so hope I’m wrong. But our past performance just doesn’t indicate much, if any success tomorrow...

I’ll go with a prediction of:
Utah: 35
ASU: 17

Logically, you are probably correct. The problem is this team seems to defy logic on some levels. I am not saying ASU wins but it wouldn't shock me to see ASU win. This ASU team seems well coached given the collegiate experience of the players. That alone may get them a win against the Utes.

 

[Zobaczcie suki]

Man I really, REALLY love what Herm and his staff are doing! And with so many true freshman playing huge mins, their results are all the more impressive.
But the Utes are, by far, the toughest challenge they have yet to face. Utah’s defense is legit, easily the best in the South. Our o-line, which has showed ever-so slight improvement the past 2 weeks, will be thoroughly tested.
I honestly don’t see our line looking too well on Saturday... I see Daniels under constant pressure and running for his life a ton. And poor Eno will have little to no running room whatsoever.
I so hope I’m wrong. But our past performance just doesn’t indicate much, if any success tomorrow...

I’ll go with a prediction of:
Utah: 35
ASU: 17

Hopefully ASU can move the pocket, roll Daniels out a bit, maybe a few designed runs for him to avoid some sacks, as they are suggesting in the posted preview. ASU has also had some success with the quick short passing game, maybe we'll see some of that as well.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Hopefully ASU can move the pocket, roll Daniels out a bit, maybe a few designed runs for him to avoid some sacks, as they are suggesting in the posted preview. ASU has also had some success with the quick short passing game, maybe we'll see some of that as well.

I have no doubt that Herm and his staff will have the best game-plan designed for this game. However, the players still need to execute and given how young they are, coupled with how poorly our o-line has played for most of the season thus far, I would be surprised if the Devils pull off a victory. I just don’t see it...

 

[Mainstreet]

ASU will be wearing their Adidas "ice" uniforms to embrace the cold (50s) and possible rain.

The Sun Devils have evidently decided to embrace the weather, announcing that they will wear their white Adidas "ice" uniforms against the Utes.

The uniform combination will feature primarily white jerseys and pants with gold helmets.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/spo...-12-college-football-game-vs-utah/4011591002/

 

[cwamjn]

I've been too busy to listen to the Speak of the Devils podcast this week. Therefore I don't have any knowledge of who has or hasnt been practicing on either side . My head says Utah 27-21. My heart says go devils, and Herm we'll be rooting hard for you to continue to prove me wrong.

 

[Zobaczcie suki]

I have no doubt that Herm and his staff will have the best game-plan designed for this game. However, the players still need to execute and given how young they are, coupled with how poorly our o-line has played for most of the season thus far, I would be surprised if the Devils pull off a victory. I just don’t see it...

Ya, all the "experts" are predicting Utah

 

[Zobaczcie suki]

I've been too busy to listen to the Speak of the Devils podcast this week. Therefore I don't have any knowledge of who has or hasnt been practicing on either side . My head says Utah 27-21. My heart says go devils, and Herm we'll be rooting hard for you to continue to prove me wrong.

I thought someone was saying one of our injured lineman could return, but don't remember.

 

[cwamjn]

https://pca.st/dt02uxwc

Might be answered here, just haven't had time to listen this week.

 

[AZCB34]

Ya, all the "experts" are predicting Utah

And, truth be told, they probably should be picking Utah.

Look at what experts said about the Michigan State game:

https://www.azcentral.com/story/spo...e-picks-predictions-arizona-state/2277027001/

 

[Mainstreet]

I hope ASU can keep it competitive and give themselves a chance to win.

Announcers are really high on Utah defense not to mention their offense.