Arizona State Upsets No. 16 Kansas State 24-14, Remains in Big 12 Title Race

Nov 17, 2024, 03:35 AM

Arizona State University football team achieved a notable upset by defeating No. 16 Kansas State 24-14 on the road, marking their first Top-20 win since 2019. The Sun Devils, who had finished 3-9 in each of the past two seasons and were projected to finish last in the Big 12 Conference, improved their record to 8-2. They took an early 21-0 lead in the second quarter and maintained their advantage throughout the game. Under the leadership of second-year head coach Kenny Dillingham, the team remains in contention for the Big 12 championship. Running back Cam Skattebo and quarterback Sam Leavitt were instrumental in the victory. Notably, one of ASU's losses occurred when Leavitt was absent.