2018 Week 4

BERKELEY -- Arizona State led 14-10 at half, producing perhaps the first real bit of anxiety in a halftime locker room this season. Thanks to Mark Bray's ruthless efficiency and a withering pass rush led by OLB Phil Johnson, that anxiety wouldn't last long as the Sun Devils rolled up 35 points in the 2nd half to win going away.

The defense has been an especially pleasant surprise, as they have not allowed more than 17 points in any game this season. The formula has been constant pressure on the QB and a "bend but don't break" philosophy that has limited the big plays they've allowed in recent years and allowed them to make opportunistic plays. Both elements were on display against Cal, as the defense notched 7 sacks and saw CB J.R. Colbert take an INT 99 yards back for a score.

The victory moves the Sun Devils to 4-0 on the season as they head into their bye weeks. They also have an early advantage in the Pac-12 South thanks to USC's upset loss at home against Oregon.

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INJURIES
MLB Brandon Rose (Broken thumb)