Utah at Arizona State

[Absolute Zero]

Yet another big game on Saturday. Homecoming for ASU.

What do you all think here?

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Late game (8PM kickoff). Two ranked 6-1 teams. Dennis Erickson is on their staff (RB coach).

We need to come to play. Utah is improving.

Utah stat of the week (leading the nation): Total sacks (35) and sacks per game (5.0), and have been ranked No. 1 in sacks for four straight weeks

Go Devils !!!



Todd Graham is 5-6 against AP-ranked opponents.

 

[FArting]

Huge game for ASU

Utah is a lot like Stanford. They are big and physical. Their running back is good.

Their special teams are good. Utah's punt returner leads the nation with 3 TDs, their punter ranks 3rd in the nation.

We will need to duplicate what we did against Stanford in order to win.

 

[Absolute Zero]

This is going to be a war. Flat out.

But I see the ASU offense shaking the rust off and Kelly and Foster having big games.

I think our D should be able to hold its own against Utah's offense, though their running back is very tough and will rack up some yards.

If we can get out in front and avoid miscues and big plays, we should be able to pull this off.

ASU 31
Utah 17

 

[82CardsGrad]

Really not too confident in Kelly... However, his mobility might be just what we need against a ferocious Utah front 7. Just can't see us coming up short. It will be a very close game and I wouldn't be surprised if we win it on a late/last drive of the game with a TD or FG... I see a 24-21 win for the Devils... In cardiac fashion!


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[Absolute Zero]

Utah stat of the week (leading the nation): Total sacks (35) and sacks per game (5.0), and have been ranked No. 1 in sacks for four straight weeks

The sack thing is a bit of concern. Maybe Kelly throwing out of the read option could help negate that.

I really think we will see a better Taylor Kelly this week. The wind at UW was just wicked.

 

[MaoTosiFanClub]

So what has Utah done exactly to inspire this fear? If this was in SLC I can understand this being a worrisome game but it's in Tempe.

ASU wins by two touchdowns.

 

[FArting]

Dres Anderson out for whole season. He was a top receiver for Utah.

 

[HooverDam]

So what has Utah done exactly to inspire this fear? If this was in SLC I can understand this being a worrisome game but it's in Tempe.

ASU wins by two touchdowns.

I agree. But they do have a good defense and have been playing well, so I can understand it. Plus ASU barely beat them last year and one could make the argument that UU was worse last year and ASU is worse this year.

I think ASU wins though, setting up a potential College Gameday matchup w/ ND.

 

[TucsonDevil]

ASU will need to play a strong read option game - because Utah is tough. I believe they sacked Hundley 10 times in their game - and he is very mobile QB. Kelly can't hesitate with his decisions, throw, pass, or hand off.

ASU needs to beat the team, that beat the team, that beat ASU.

Go Devils!

 

[FArting]

This game isn't going to be sold out. I understand there are other things do and the kickoff is late. But come on people rally behind ASU.



ASU 21
Utah 17

 

[Absolute Zero]

Utah isn't a big draw I guess. But this is a huge huge game

 

[Iceman]

Excited about this game. So much riding on it for sure. Utah offense is good, but not great. Asu d has drastically improved. All comes down to how Kelly and the offense do. Utah D is tough. If Devils move the ball in big chunks, this will be a big asu win. If it stays close, I feel asu could let this one get away. I can't see graham losing this one, with the momentum we have going though. This win leads into a huge game next weekend vs ND.

ASU 30
Utah 20

 

[82CardsGrad]

Utah isn't a big draw I guess. But this is a huge huge game

I'll be there tonight - though, not crazy about the 8pm start!!

This is indeed a HUGE game! The Utes lead the nation in sacks per game and are second in tackles for a loss.
On offense, Booker is clearly the best RB the Devils have face all year...

Will Kelly snap out of the funk he was in last week?? I sure hope so because if he plays anywhere close to the level he played against Washington, this could end up being a long night for ASU...


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[GiantCardFan]

I've only seen a little of a Utah game this year. But I saw Travis Wilson was starting, and unless he has totally transformed this season, he is not a big-time QB.

 

[Absolute Zero]

Hope you all have a great time at the game 82

I am expecting a breakout game for Kelly. Sun Devil Stadium has been a very good place for him.

Its game day people! Forks up!

 

[Iceman]

Hope you all have a great time at the game 82

I am expecting a breakout game for Kelly. Sun Devil Stadium has been a very good place for him.

Its game day people! Forks up!

:iwin:

 

[Mainstreet]

Demetrius Cherry is suspended. This is not good news for the Sun Devil defense.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Kelly still looks rusty dammit...


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[82CardsGrad]

I want Berco on the game - like Now!!


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[Mainstreet]

It's not just missing the receivers but he does not have the speed to run the ball as he did previously.

 

[Mainstreet]

Kelly and the receivers are not on the same page.

 

[82CardsGrad]

It's such a bummer... Stadium is rockin, we're dominating and all we can show for it is 6 points because our QB is totally lost...


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[82CardsGrad]

So done with Kelly!!! He is killing us!!!!!


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[Azlen]

Berco really needs to be in this game. Kelly is not playing well at all.