ARIZONA STATE AT STANFORD
Data: Arizona State 2-4, 1-2 Pac-12; Stanford 2-4, 0-4
Kickoff: 1 p.m., Stanford Stadium
Radio: KNBR 1050 AM
Tv: Pac-12 Community
Sequence historical past: Stanford has gained six of the final eight, however Arizona State gained in Tempe final 12 months to start out the Cardinal’s 10-game Pac-12 dropping streak.
Storylines: Each groups are coming off their greatest wins after 1-4 begins – together with three losses to top-20 groups. Arizona State fired coach Herm Edwards not for alleged recruiting violations throughout the COVID useless interval, however for dropping to Japanese Michigan. The Solar Devils are 1-1 underneath interim coach Shaun Aguano, together with a 45-38 win over No. 21 Washington two weeks in the past with backup QB Trenton Bourguet. Florida switch Emory Jones will return as beginning QB in opposition to Stanford after lacking the Washington sport with a head harm. Stanford held Notre Dame scoreless for the primary 38 minutes and had 36 minutes of possession in final week’s 16-14 win in South Bend, retaining its slim bowl hopes alive. The Cardinal is beginning sooner than 4:30 p.m. for the primary time this season, which can result in a much bigger crowd on Homecoming weekend.
Accidents: High receiver Michael Wilson could also be out for the season after struggling an undisclosed harm in opposition to Notre Dame. Edge rusher David Bailey and deal with Jack Leyrer are additionally uncertain, and linebacker Levani Damuni is questionable. However three offensive linemen ought to return after lacking time – tackles Walter Rouse and Barrett Miller, and guard Levi Rogers.
Matchup to observe: Stanford RB Casey Filkins vs. Arizona State entrance seven. Filkins carried 32 instances in opposition to Notre Dame, the eighth-most by a working again underneath David Shaw. He wasn’t significantly efficient – his longest run was 9 yards – however he did assist Stanford dominate possession and scored the staff’s solely TD. The Solar Devils permit 166.8 dashing yards a sport, rating ninth within the Pac-12.
Stats that matter: Arizona State hasn’t gained at Stanford since 2007, going 0-3. Its more moderen journey was in 2017. … Arizona State’s 45 factors in opposition to Washington was its most in a convention sport since 2020. … The Cardinal held Notre Dame to 14 factors, its fewest factors allowed to an FBS opponent since Washington in 2019. … Stanford kicker Joshua Karty has made all seven of his discipline aim makes an attempt this season, together with six kicks from a minimum of 43 yards. … ASU has solely allowed seven performs of greater than 30 yards, the eighth-fewest within the nation. … ASU fifth-year linebacker Kyle Soelle is sixth within the FBS with 73 tackles.