Arizona State Sun Devils

Bray returns, leads #16 Arizona State to late rally past #20 Oklahoma State in Holiday Bowl

December 27, 2016

Game Report Posted: October 02, 2016 00:21  

SAN DIEGO -- QB Mark Bray returned to the field after several recent injuries, and though he wasn't sharp, he made plays when they mattered, including two 4th quarter TD passes to push the Sun Devils past Oklahoma State. The Cowboys had chances to put the game away early thanks to three Arizona State turnovers - all three via Bray miscues - but managed just 1 touchdown on 5 red zone trips.

The Sun Devils close the season at 10-3, their first 10 win season since 2007.

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INJURIES
WR Brandon Newberry (Torn shoulder)
HB Sean Washington (Dislocated ankle)
WR Chris Merrill (Broken ribs)

Deja vu for #10 Arizona State, Bray hurt in 35-21 upset loss to rival Arizona

November 26, 2016

Game Report Posted: October 01, 2016 23:45  

TUCSON -- If it could go wrong for Arizona State in this game, it did. QB Mark Bray opened things up with a pick-six, but rebounded to give the Sun Devils a 14-7 lead heading into halftime. From there, both he and WR Chris Merrill would leave the game injured, as Arizona 28 second half points - including the final two TD's after a Spencer Jack pick-six tied it - to claim an unexpected victory over their cross-state rival.

The loss is the Sun Devils' second straight, dropping them to 9-3 and costing them the Pac-12 South title due to a head-to-head loss at USC earlier in the year. Bray and Merrill's status for the bowl game has yet to be determined, though there is optimism Bray will be ready within a couple weeks.

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INJURIES
WR Brandon Newberry (Torn shoulder)
HB Sean Washington (Dislocated ankle)

Bray injured again, #7 Arizona State falls to #5 Oregon

November 19, 2016

Game Report Posted: October 01, 2016 23:07  

EUGENE -- In what has become a trend for Arizona State, QB Mark Bray was knocked out of a game due to injury for the fourth time this season. Even with him, though, the Sun Devils were unable to generate much offense, making a season-low two trips to the red zone.

The loss snaps Arizona State's 6 game winning six, dropping them to 9-2 on the season. They remain one game up on USC in the Pac-12 South.

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INJURIES
WR Brandon Newberry (Torn shoulder)
HB Sean Washington (Dislocated ankle)

Bray's 4 TD tosses propel #8 Arizona State to 34-31 win over UCLA

November 12, 2016

Game Report Posted: October 01, 2016 19:15  

TEMPE -- QB Mark Bray continued his impressive freshman season with 4 TD tosses, including a 39 yd strike to Chris Merrill with 2:25 left that ended up being the game winner. The Sun Devils were largely outplayed in the game - being outgained 471 to 381 yards - but forced the only two turnovers of the game. They were the difference, as Bray and the offense were able to capitalize on short field opportunities. Sophomore LB Ben Hill was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week after notching 14 tackles, 5 TFL, and 2 sacks in the win.

The victory is the Sun Devil's sixth straight, moving them to 9-1 on the season, two games up on USC in the Pac-12 South with two conference games left. Up next is a trip to undefeated Oregon, followed by a visit to in-state rival Arizona.

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INJURIES
WR Brandon Newberry (Torn shoulder)

AWARDS
OLB Ben Hill - Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week