The BYU Cougars will look to bounce back after last week's loss to Kansas plummeted Kalani Sitake's bunch to the 14th spot in the AP Top 25.
A win against Arizona State will be a major assignment for a team that fell to a now 4-6 Jayhawk flock in Provo. What does Arizona bring to this matchup? An 8-2 record, the Big 12's best running back, and a storm of momentum to their backs after taking down Kansas State last weekend.
During the preseason, the meeting of these two football teams wouldn't have drawn any attention. But the nerdy girls took off their glasses and--shockingly--they're both hot entering their 11th games.
Tale as old as time.
The Cougars and Sun Devils are both wagering their shot at a Big 12 championship in this matchup. A second loss puts BYU's playoff dreams in jeopardy, but a third loss could take ASU out of contention entirely.
Unfortunately for the Cougars, whose output has been on a downward trajectory since their blowout win over UCF, the Sun Devils are on a rocket ship to the top of the league, taking down Utah and Kansas State during a dream season of their own.
If BYU can slow down Sam Leavitt and Cam Skattebo, they give themselves a shot in Tempe. Operative word: if.
This game projects to be a hard-fought battle between two teams with lofty goals. After last week's loss to Kansas, a road contest with ASU should give Cougar fans anxiety.
How to Watch BYU vs Arizona State
Date: November 23, 2024
Time: 1:30 PM MT
Location: Mountain America Stadium, Tempe, AZ
Odds: ASU -3.5
Channel: ESPN