BOB BAUM
UCF quarterback Darriel Mack Jr. (8) looks to throw the ball against LSU during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
UCF's championship claims die on the field at Fiesta Bowl

By Bob Baum Jan. 01, 2019 05:21 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — There will be no self-proclaimed national championship for

Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) throws a pass while pressured by UCLA defensive end Rick Wade during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Wilkins, Benjamin lead Sun Devils past Bruins

By Bob Baum Nov. 10, 2018 10:01 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins emerged from an emotional

Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin (3) runs by Utah defensive back Jaylon Johnson (1) for a touchdown in the second half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Win over UCLA crucial to Sun Devils' Pac-12 South hopes

By Bob Baum Nov. 09, 2018 05:00 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — After consecutive wins over USC and Utah, Arizona State finds

Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry (1) fends off Utah defensive back Jaylon Johnson in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Wilkins, Harry lead Sun Devils past No. 16 Utah 38-20

By Bob Baum Nov. 03, 2018 07:31 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State's Manny Wilkins, N'Keal Harry and Eno Benjamin

Utah running back Zack Moss, left, celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Samson Nacua during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
No. 16 Utes look to solidify hold on Pac-12 South

By Bob Baum Nov. 02, 2018 03:42 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — That 0-2 start to the Pac-12 season seems like ancient history to

Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate (14) drops back to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
After 0-2 start, Arizona looks to S. Utah for 1st win

By Bob Baum Sep. 14, 2018 01:26 PM EDT
The Kevin Sumlin era in Tucson has gotten off to a rocky start, to say the least.