Does a bounce back win serve as a statement victory and a prelude to a strong finish for the 2025 season?
About this episode
The episode discusses Arizona State's bounce back win against Texas Tech and its implications for the rest of the season.
(25 minutes) In the college football world, that operates by the mantra, “What have you done for me lately?” It was easy following an embarrassing loss at Utah to have low expectations, if not genuine apprehension of ASU's chances versus an undefeated Texas Tech team, which led the Big 12 both in offense and defense. Yet, the Sun Devils were more than happy to defy that narrative and earn a gritty 26-22 win over the Red Raiders, getting back on the winning track and providing a resounding statement in the process. Is it a sign that Arizona State is truly ready to defend its conference crown? To review last Saturday’s contest and project what the rest of the regular season could look like for Arizona State I invited the Sun Devil Network color analyst and 1987 Rose Bowl MVP Jeff van Raaphorst to discuss those topics and more.
People in this episode
Guest: Jeff van Raaphorst
Topics covered
- college football
- Arizona State Sun Devils
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
- season projections
- statement victory
Keywords
- Arizona State
- Texas Tech
- college football
- season finish
- statement victory
- Jeff van Raaphorst
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Arizona State University, Texas Tech
Places: Utah
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