Rose Bowl Showdown: Arizona State Sun Devils Outplay UCLA Bruins in Football Game
In a contest at the Rose Bowl, the Arizona State Sun Devils improved their season to 3-7 after defeating the UCLA Bruins, who now stand at 6-4. The final score read 17-7 in favor of the visiting team.
The Sun Devils showcased a balanced offensive and defensive effort against the Bruins. The defense was particularly impressive, recording three sacks and forcing one fumble which they recovered for an additional three yards. This defensive solidity contributed significantly to keeping the Bruins to just seven points throughout the game.
Arizona State's offense managed to accumulate a total of 250 yards with an average gain of 3.6 yards per play over 69 plays. They were particularly effective in converting their red zone opportunities, achieving a perfect conversion rate with two successes from two attempts. Their efficiency on third down could use improvement though, as they only converted four out of fifteen attempts.
The passing game for Arizona State was steady if not spectacular, with a completion percentage of around 56 percent resulting in one touchdown and netting them nine first downs from twenty-two completions on thirty-nine attempts for a total of 176 passing yards. The longest pass completed went for thirty yards while their single passing touchdown covered twenty-five yards.
On special teams, Arizona State's kicker was flawless on the day, successfully making all kicks including one field goal attempt from twenty-nine yards out and both extra point attempts following touchdowns by rush and pass respectively.
The rushing attack added another dimension to their game plan as they carried thirty times for seventy-four total rushing yards which included eight first downs and one seventeen-yard touchdown run that contributed to their overall scoreline.
Penalties were relatively controlled with only seven infractions costing them forty-six penalty yards throughout the entire game – showing discipline that likely played into their victory over UCLA.
Looking ahead, fans can mark their calendars for November 18 when Arizona State will face off against Oregon Ducks at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe. This evening encounter is scheduled for kickoff at 2 PM local time (MST) and will be broadcasted live on FOX network where supporters can tune in to follow all action live from Tempe.