Arizona St 62, USC 41

Arizona State topped Southern Cal 62-41 last night in Tempe.  The Sun Devils move to 3-1 on the season.  It sure was nice to see ASU finally lay a beat down on USC.  I think it's safe to say that Todd Graham has this ASU program moving in the right direction.  The offense was clicking on all cylinders.  Taylor Kelly, Marion Grice, Jaelen Strong, Chris Coyle and D.J. Foster form quite a potent offense. The key for Arizona State the rest of the way will be improved play out their defense, they really need to tighten things up down the stretch. Good win!

Observations:

• It was nice knowing you Lane Kiffin.  
• 4 more TD's for Marion Grice, he's unstoppable near the goal line.  
• Nice game for Taylor Kelly, he's finding his groove. 
• The start of WR Jaelen Strong's ASU career has been pretty impressive.  
• It was good to see TE Chris Coyle getting worked back into the gameplan.
• Arizona State's rush defense needs some work.  Jaxon Hood would help too.
• I'm conflicted about the Michael Eubanks goal line packages.
• So much for that vaunted Southern Cal defense.  
• Southern Cal had defeated Arizona State in 12 of their last 13 meetings. 
• Arizona State DT Will Sutton proves that he is still a force.  
• Arizona State is now 10-0 under Todd Graham when leading at half time. 
• I love how well disciplined Arizona State has played under Todd Graham. 
• Arizona State DB Irabor really impressed me.  
• Total Yards:   Arizona State 612; USC 542
• Third Quarter scoring:  Arizona State 28, USC 7
• 4 turnovers by Southern Cal, that's typically hard to overcome. 
• 2 interceptions by Arizona State DB Alden Darby.
• I hope that Southern Cal WR Marqise Lee's knee injury isn't serious. 
• Sun Devils debut new helmets for Maroon Monsoon.
• Up next?  Notre Dame @ Cowboy Stadium next Saturday.