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Sun Devils Fall to Cowboys at Mountain America Stadium in Week 2 Football Showdown

In a week 2 showdown at Mountain America Stadium, the Arizona State Sun Devils faced a challenging opponent in the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Sun Devils, with a record of 1-1, were unable to secure victory against the undefeated Cowboys, who now boast a record of 2-0. The final score stood at 27-15 in favor of the visitors.


Nov 19, 2022; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Trenton Bourguet (16) against the Oregon State Beavers during the first half at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The game saw the Arizona State Sun Devils put up a resilient fight but ultimately fall short against their opponents. The home team's offense managed to accumulate a total of 277 yards with an average gain of 4.4 yards per play over the course of the game. Despite their efforts, they turned over possession once and were penalized four times for a loss of 30 yards.


Arizona State's passing game was led by their quarterback who completed 16 out of his 29 attempts for a total passing yardage of 167 and an impressive longest pass completion stretching for an outstanding distance of 65 yards which also resulted in their only passing touchdown. Their ground attack added another dimension to their offensive efforts with running backs carrying the ball for an accumulated rushing yardage totaling up to110 on34 attempts and scoring one rushing touchdown from13 yards out.


Defensively, Arizona State made its presence felt by recording three sacks on opposing quarterbacks and hitting them four additional times throughout the contest. They also managed four tackles for loss which pushed back opposing runners and receivers behind their line scrimmage cumulatively losing16 yards as result these defensive plays.


Special teams contributed with touchbacks on all three kickoffs ensuring that Oklahoma State would start from deep within their own territory each time they received kickoff from Arizona State’s special teams unit.


On other side field however Oklahoma state demonstrated why they remain undefeated this season as they scored27 points while keeping possession ball slightly longer than half duration entire game clocking28 minutes43 seconds when had control football during playtime


Looking ahead, fans can anticipate another opportunity for redemption as Arizona State Sun Devils will next face off against Fresno State Bulldogs at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on September17th scheduled kickoff time is set10:30 PM local time (Mountain Standard Time). This upcoming encounter will be broadcasted live Fox Sports1 channel219 providing supporters chance watch action unfold live from comfort homes or favorite sports bars across nation.

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