Arizona State 51, California 41

The Sun Devils knocked off California 51-41 last night in Tempe.  Arizona State improves to 4-0 on the season.  You have to give the Sun Devils credit, Cal was dominating early but ASU kept answering and staying close only to have another really good 4th quarter to put this one away.  They have been really good late in games this season, that's a good trait to have.  They will need to tighten things up on defense though if they hope to finish the season strong.  Nice win Sun Devils!

Observations:

• There was no quit in the Sun Devils.  
• The Sun Devil defense just can't stop giving up large chunks of yards. 
• Manny Wilkens is a much better runner than passer as this point.
• I have to admit, I was very worried when Kalen Ballage was hurt early on. 
• Arizona State has now outscored their opponents 89-35 in the 4th quarter. 
• Manny Wilkens can pooch punt with the best of them. 
• Welcome back to game action Salamo Fiso! 
• Zane Gonzalez continues to chase for the record books.
• First Half Scoring:  California 24, Arizona State 10
• Second Half Scoring:  Arizona State 41, California 17
• Fourth Quarter Scoring:  Arizona State 31, California 14
• Total Yards:  California 637, California 454
• Turnovers:  California 3, Arizona State 1
• The Arizona State defense continues to play very opportunistic defense. 
• Chip Lindsey is looking like a very good hire for Todd Graham. 
• The Sun Devil defense is sorely missing difference making talent.  
• California needs some work on their on-side kicks.  
• Has it already been a year since the Sun Devils made Jared Goff a star?
• The Davis Webb to Chad Hanson combination is a pretty good one for Cal. 
• Up next?  @ Southern California next Saturday.