The Arizona State Sun Devils host the USC Trojans in a Week 4 Pac-12 college football game Saturday night at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe.
Arizona State (1-2) is coming off a 29-0 loss to Fresno State.
USC (3-0) was off the field last week after beating Stanford 56-10 in Week 2.
USC leads the all-time series with ASU 24-14 and won the last meeting of the Pac-12 rivals last season in Los Angeles 42-25.
This could be the last time these teams play for the foreseeable future, as ASU is leaving the Pac-12 and moving to the Big 12 in 2024 and USC is leaving the conference and moving to the Big Ten.
Follow our updates for the latest scores, analysis and news.
Stream the game: Watch USC vs. Arizona State Live with FUBO (Free Trial)
The Trojans have had great success on opening drives under Lincoln Riley, scoring 12 touchdowns on opening drives in Riley’s 17 games as the team’s head coach heading into Saturday’s game against ASU.
Score 13 opening game touchdowns in 18 games.
USC marched 75 yards in 12 plays over 6:14 and took a 7-0 lead over Arizona State by scoring the touchdown on a 1-yard run by quarterback Caleb Williams.
ASU had a chance to stop the Trojans early in the drive, but Williams completed a 23-yard pass to Zachariah Branch on third-and-20 at the USC 15 after USC suffered consecutive false starts and delay-of-game penalties.
Williams went 4-for-6 for 39 yards passing on the first drive.
Score: USC 7, ASU (8:46 left in first quarter)
Arizona Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort was spotted at the USC-ASU game on Saturday night.
Why should Ossenfort attend the game?
USC quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to be the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft should he enter, and the Cardinals could potentially have that No. 1 overall pick.
More: Visit Caleb Williams in Arizona while you can, he may not want to play for the Cardinals
The USC vs. Arizona State game is scheduled to begin at 7:45 p.m. MST following the conclusion of the Oregon State vs. Washington State game on FOX.
The Sun Devils will be shorthanded against the Trojans.
Injuries have plagued ASU all season and the injury report for Saturday night’s game is extensive, particularly on offense.
Players unavailable due to injury include OL Ben Coleman, OL Isaiah Glass, OL Emmit Bohle, OL Max Iheanchor, RB DeCarlos Brooks, RB George Hart, QB Trenton Bourguet, QB Jaden Rashada, DB Montana Warren, WR Jordyn Tyson and DE Clayton Smith .
A post saying Arizona State athletic director Ray Anderson has resigned was deleted Saturday night before the ASU football team’s game against USC.
The post, by Doug Franz on XHe had said, “Arizona State athletic director Ray Anderson has resigned.”
This sparked much speculation about the future of the ASU AD, who has come under fire for his leadership of Arizona State’s athletic department.
The post by former Arizona Sports 98.7 FM radio host who now runs a podcast, Doug Franz Unplugged, was online for several hours Saturday before it was removed.
Several ASU insiders said on social media that they could not confirm the report, including Michelle Gardner of the Arizona Republic.
ASU has not issued a statement on the report.
Anderson was seen on the ASU football field at Mountain America Stadium before the game.
There’s nothing that makes me believe this Ray Anderson rumor is true.
— Michelle Gardner (@MGardnerSports) September 24, 2023
Could Ray Anderson soon be leaving as athletic director at Arizona State University?
While fans have been calling for the firing of the ASU AD since the investigation into recruiting allegations under former coach Herm Edwards came to light, a report Saturday suggested that Anderson may resign from his position at ASU.
Doug Franz’s report on X states: “Arizona State athletic director Ray Anderson has resigned.”
Franz, a former radio host at Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, currently hosts a podcast, Doug Franz Unplugged.
After Franz’s report, there was speculation on social media. ASU has not issued a comment.
The Arizona Republic could not confirm Franz’s report.
I’ve also seen rumors about Ray Anderson. However, no one has confirmed it yet.
— Michelle Gardner (@MGardnerSports) September 23, 2023
More: Arizona State University must fire AD Ray Anderson, ESPN host says
Saturday’s ASU vs. USC game can be seen at 7:00 p.m. MST time on FOX.
It is available to stream on multiple streaming services including FUBO (free trial) and Sling.
Tim Brando is on the play-by-play call for the game. Spencer Tillman is the analyst.
More information: Here’s how to watch and stream the USC vs ASU football game
Tickets are still available for the Arizona State Sun Devils’ Pac-12 college football game against the USC Trojans on Saturday night at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe.
But prices are rising.
Ticketmaster was offering two tickets to the Week 4 college football game featuring reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams of USC starting Friday morning for $40.78 per ticket (including fees).
Several other tickets were less than $60 each.
More information: USC Football vs. Arizona State ticket prices for Saturday’s Pac-12 game
Go to the game?
While you may be excited for the game between USC and Arizona State, you first need to get to the stadium, which presents some challenges.
This guide will help you with parking, tailgating and entering the stadium, formerly known as Sun Devil Stadium, for ASU’s fourth game of the season.
More information: ASU Football Mountain America Stadium game day parking, tailgating, ticket information
Everyone is predicting USC to win over Arizona State in Saturday’s game (at least we haven’t seen a tip for ASU to win).
Michelle Gardner of the Arizona Republic previewed and predicted the outcome of the game in her ASU Football vs. USC scouting report.
ESPN gives USC a 98.1% chance of beating ASU in the contest. Yes, according to the site’s analytics, the Sun Devils have a 1.9% chance of upsetting the Trojans.
Pac-12 Football Predictions: ESPN Matchup Predictor picks, win probabilities for Week 4
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, USC is the game’s favorite by 33.5 points.
The Trojans are on the money line at -4500. The Sun Devils are +1600.
The over/under for the game is set at 61.5 points.
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