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Arizona State Beats BYU 28-23; Skattebo Scores Twice as Sun Devils Withstand Late Rally

Nov 23, 2024, 11:44 PM

No. 21 Arizona State University defeated No. 14 Brigham Young University (BYU) 28-23 in a pivotal Big 12 conference football game at Sun Devil Stadium. The Sun Devils established early dominance, leading 21-0 late in the first half, with running back Cam Skattebo recording two touchdowns and 96 rushing yards on 16 carries by halftime. Quarterback Sam Leavitt contributed a key 61-yard pass to Xavier Guillory, extending ASU's advantage. BYU's offense struggled initially but launched a comeback, narrowing the deficit to 28-23 after Keelan Marion's two touchdown runs and an 88-yard drive in the fourth quarter. BYU failed on two two-point conversion attempts that could have further closed the gap. With less than two minutes remaining, BYU had possession and a chance to take the lead. However, quarterback Jake Retzlaff threw a critical interception to ASU's Javan Robinson near the goal line, sealing the victory for the Sun Devils. The win improved Arizona State's record to 9-2, moving them within one win of the Big 12 title game. The game featured dramatic momentum shifts and crucial defensive plays, underscoring ASU's resilience in the competitive Big 12 race.