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Kyson Brown Outshines Hawkins Jr. In Arizona State's Runaway Victory
66 Arizona State (4-0) @ #18 West Virginia (2-2) 7 | Milan Puskar Stadium | Morgantown, WV.
By Emilio Suarez Image September 25th, 2027
When Arizona State Sun Devils defeated then 25th-ranked UNLV last week, it was expected. Nobody expected this though. The Arizona State Sun Devils jumped all over Michael Hawkins Jr. from the opening whistle, ending the first two drives for the Mountaineers offense the same way.

With a pick six.

Combined with an explosive 75-yard catch-and-run by Kyson Brown, the Sun Devils hotfooted their way to a 24-0 first-quarter lead in the eventual 66-7 massacre.

"They did a great job of keeping Michael in the pocket, then biting the underneath routes. We didn't have enough time to push the ball deep, so it was like fighting uphill all game," sighed Rich Rodriguez after the Mountaineers second-consecutive loss.

While Hawkins Jr. struggled—three pick-sixes, two sacks, and only 107 passing yards—Kyson Brown shined with 274 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns, easily proving who deserved to be in the Heisman conversation.

"Nah," laughed Kyson Brown when asked if he had extra motivation to put on a show with Hawkins Jr. on the other side, "I can't control all of that, so I'm not stressing it. I'll play my game and if the voters think that's Heisman worthy, that's the way they'll vote."

It was an emphatic statement from the Sun Devils who have jumped out to a 4-0 start with no signs of slowing down.

Arizona State will return to Tempe to host the Utah Utes in a late Saturday night kickoff next week.



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17 Att, 114 Yds, 2 TD; 5 Rec, 160 Yds, TD


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Post by Soapy » Yesterday, 06:25

kYson bRowN chEEsE
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Post by YaBoyRobRoy » Yesterday, 15:36

got them boys rolling to start the season!!!! 3 ranked win is amazing for this squad. Looks like you guys are turning the corner!
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Post by redsox907 » Yesterday, 22:18

Soapy wrote: ↑
Yesterday, 06:25
 kYson bRowN chEEsE
running back in Oregon's spread offense catching wheel routes is hardly cheese

but I see you #respect
YaBoyRobRoy wrote: ↑
Yesterday, 15:36
 got them boys rolling to start the season!!!! 3 ranked win is amazing for this squad. Looks like you guys are turning the corner!
we got the benefit of a really easy schedule this year. BYU was really the only team we've played so far that could have given us a problem. UNLV was a paper tiger and WVU just didn't have the defense. Once we snagged those two early picks of Hawkins it was wraps. Won't always be that easy, but we'll take em when we can get em!
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Charlie Weis Jr. Snags First Commitment At Arizona State
Mammoth tackle becomes first commitment of 2027
The Devil's Due Mailbag — Recruiting Update Image By Diego Alfaro
Published: September 27th, 2026
Charlie Weis Jr. is off to a running start in the desert, navigating the Sun Devils to an early 4-0 start. Now, the success is translating on the recruiting trail too.

It wasn't long after the Sun Devils returned to Tempe that the news of Charlie Weis Jr.'s first verbal commitment became official.

"You see what Weis Jr. is doing in just a few short games in the desert. How can you not want to be a part of that!?" posted Jay Bourne on IG.

Bourne, the 361st-rated prospect, is a mammoth of a tackle standing at 6'7" and weighing in at 292 pounds and excels in pass-protection, according to Anthony Peerman of On3.

"He is certainly a giant of a man, but that isn't his only calling card. He's got long arms due to his size and does a great job of keeping the defenders off his body, engaging between the pads and keeping them from gaining leverage. He's got great footwork in pass protection and rarely gets overpowered, only giving up one sack in the last two years at Lompoc High School in California."

"The problem is that he struggles pulling as a run blocker, bad. It may be due to his height, or just lack of technique, but once he gets on the move out of his initial position, he struggles to maintain his leverage and often gets overpowered, leading to more than a few tackles for loss," added Peerman.

For the Sun Devils, Bourne projects as a project in their current system, which has been increasingly run heavy at the start of the season, but Peerman sees the vision.

"They aren't going to stay run-heavy forever," cautioned Peerman. "Weis Jr. is going to want to start bombing deep. And once they get the personnel to do it, it's going to be deadly. Bourne is one piece of many I expect to signal an offensive identity shift in the next season or two."

Bourne may be the first commitment to announce his intent to head to Tempe, but he certainly won't be the last. Arizona State is hosting a number of recruits this coming weekend when the Utah Utes come to town, including CB Manuel Saldiveri and LB Alex Minnis.
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Around the Nation - 2027 Through Week Four
Conference standings, Heisman rankings, and more.
The Devil's Due Mailbag — 2027 Week Four Image By Diego Alfaro

Week Four Update
ACC
TeamConfOverall
Stanford2-03-1
#15 Louisville1-02-1
Wake Forest2-13-2
Virginia2-22-3
NC State1-12-2
Syracuse1-13-1
Georgia Tech1-12-1
#18 Pittsburgh1-13-1
Virginia Tech1-12-2
SMU1-12-2
Clemson1-21-2
Boston College0-02-1
#3 Miami0-03-0
Cal0-03-0
#24 Florida State0-11-2
Duke0-12-2
North Carolina0-13-1
American
TeamConfOverall
Florida Atlantic2-04-0
Temple1-01-3
North Texas1-04-1
UTSA1-02-2
East Carolina0-02-2
#25 Memphis0-03-1
USF0-00-4
Tulane0-03-1
UAB0-03-1
Charlotte0-02-1
Tulsa0-12-2
Rice0-10-4
Army0-10-2
Navy0-20-3
Big XII
TeamConfOverall
#20 Arizona State2-04-0
Oklahoma State2-02-2
Baylor1-03-1
Colorado1-02-2
#23 Kansas State1-03-1
Utah1-03-1
BYU1-12-2
Iowa State1-13-2
Kansas0-02-1
TCU0-02-1
UCF0-01-2
Cincinnati0-10-3
Houston0-11-3
Arizona0-21-3
Texas Tech0-21-3
West Virginia0-22-2
Big Ten
TeamConfOverall
USC3-04-1
#19 Iowa2-04-0
Indiana1--2-2
Mmichigan1-03-1
#22 Penn State1-02-2
#5 Minnesota1-04-0
Northwestern1-03-1
Purdue1-01-2
#18 Maryland1-12-1
Michigan State0-02-1
Rutgers0-02-1
#9 Nebraska0-02-1
#8 Ohio State0-12-1
Illinois0-21-3
Oregon0-22-2
Washington0-22-2
Wisconsin0-22-3
UCLA0-21-4
C-USA
TeamConfOverall
Florida International1-01-2
Western Kentucky1-13-2
Delaware0-01-2
Jacksonville State0-02-1
Kennesaw State0-03-1
Middle Tennessee0-01-3
Missouri State0-03-0
New Mexico State0-00-3
Sam Houston0-01-3
Liberty 0-10-4
Independent
TeamConfOverall
UConn0-02-2
#1 Notre Dame0-05-0
MAC
TeamConfOverall
Ohio 1-02-1
Western Michigan1-01-3
UMass1-13-1
Akron0-01-2
Ball State0-01-3
Bowling Green0-00-3
Buffalo0-03-1
Central Michigan0-01-2
Eastern Michigan0-01-3
Miami (OH)0-00-3
Sacramento State0-04-0
Kent State0-10-4
Toledo0-11-3
MWC
TeamConfOverall
Wyoming2-03-2
UTEP1-03-1
North Dakota State1-12-2
Hawaii0-03-1
Nevada0-01-3
Northern Illinois0-01-2
San Jose State0-02-2
UNLV0-03-1
Air Force0-10-3
New Mexico0-20-4
Pac-12
TeamConfOverall
Washington State2-04-1
Fresno State1-02-2
#11 Boise State0-03-0
San Diego State0-01-3
Texas State0-01-2
Colorado State0-11-3
Oregon State0-11-3
Utah State0-11-3
SEC
TeamConfOverall
#6 Missouri1-03-0
#12 Tennessee1-03-1
#2 LSU1-04-0
#17 Texas A&M1-03-0
Florida1-12-1
Kentucky1-12-3
Alabama1-12-2
#14 Texas1-23-2
#10 Georgia0-03-0
Vanderbilt0-03-1
Arkansas0-03-1
#13 Auburn0-03-1
#4 Oklahoama0-04-0
#21 South Carolina0-11-2
Mississippi State0-11-3
#7 Ole Miss0-12-1
Sun Belt East
TeamConfOverall
Georgia State1-03-1
Appalachian State0-00-3
Coastal Carolina0-03-1
Georgia Southern0-01-3
James Madison0-02-2
Old Dominion0-01-2
Marshall0-11-3
Sun Belt West
TeamConfOverall
Troy1-01-3
Louisiana-Lafayette0-02-2
Louisiana Tech0-00-3
South Alabama0-02-2
Southern Mississippi 0-00-3
UL Monroe0-01-2
Arkansas State0-12-3
Around the Nation 2027 Statistics
Passing Leaders
PlayerPosGPC/ATTYDSTDINT
Arch Manning, TexasQB5130/1741,613114
Bryce Underwood, LSUQB4106/1581,293180
Nico Iamanleva, Boise StatQB362/91856140
Rushing Leaders
PlayerPosGPATTYDSAVGTDYPG
Nate Palmer, WisconsinHB51004894.7193.8
Caleb Komolafe, BaylorHB4826257.63156.3
James Hartman, NavyHB3423057.37101.7
Receiving Leaders
PlayerPosGPRECYDSAVGTDYPG
Aaron Gregory, VirginiaWR54350411.76100.8
Carter Pabst, Iowa StateWR52952718.23185.4
Tony Diaz, IowaWR42841115.88102.8
Gavin Packer, Boise StateWR31835519.77118.3
Defense Leaders
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PlayerPosGPTACKTFLSACKINT
Cooper Catalano, WisconsinMLB548111
Riley Van Poppel, North TexasDT516104.50
Jayden Jackson, OklahomaDT129600
Cole Martin, RiceSS419104
2027 College Football Week 4 Roundup
Top 25 Rankings
RKTeamRecordLast GameResult
1Notre Dame (45)5-0
2LSU (20) 4-0
3Miami3-0
4Oklahoma4-0
5Minnesota4-0
6Missouri3-0
7Ole Miss2-1
8Ohio State2-1
9Nebraska2-1
10Georgia3-0
11Boise State3-0
12Tennessee3-1
13Auburn3-1
14Texas3-2
15Louisville2-1
16Pittsburgh3-1
17Texas A&M3-0
18Maryland2-1
19Iowa4-0
20Arizona State4-0
21South Carolina1-2
22Penn State2-2
23Kansas State3-1
24Florida State1-2
25Memphis3-1
Heisman Watch
RKPlayerPosTeamStats
1Bryce UnderwoodQBLSU1,293 Yds, 16 TD; 259 Rush Yds, 4 TD
2Kyson BrownHBArizona State57 Att, 369 Yds, 4 TD; 32 Rec, 396 Yds, 6 TD
3Arch ManningQBTexas1,613 Yds, 11 TD, 4 INT; 250 Yds, 6 TD
4Bowe BentleyQBOklahoma879 Yds, 11 TD; 228 Yds, 4 TD
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2027 Week Five Preview
Utah (3-1) @ #20 Arizona State (4-0)
The Devil's Due Mailbag — Week Five Preview Image By: Emilio Suarez
Published: October 1st, 2027
Behind their third win over a ranked opponent on the season, the Arizona State Sun Devils have finally crashed the Top-25 party, debuting at #20 as they prepare for a Week 5 clash with the Utah Utes at Mountain America Stadium.

The last time the Sun Devils cracked the Top-25 came last season, and it was a short-lived appearance. The Sun Devils dropped back-to-back games to close out the 2026 season on a sour note.

Heisman contender Kyson Brown will look to keep his strong season churning, hoping to keep the Sun Devils in the Top-25 rankings for at least one more week in the process.

Pitchfork Points

Image Can they corral Ficklin like they did Hawkins?

Michael Hawkins Jr. was a legitimate dual-threat quarterback, and Arizona State's defense clipped his wings and made him a pocket passer, resulting in three interceptions in the win. They'll have to do the same thing to Ficklin, who is the Utes' leading rusher as well as their starting quarterback, to keep from suffering another early exit from the Top-25 polls.

Image Offense needs to be strategic.

Utah brings one of the worst-rated defenses in the nation to Tempe on Saturday night, but that doesn't mean the Sun Devils can get lackadaisical with the ball. We saw last year that even when our offense was clicking, a few turnovers can swing momentum, permanently. If Austin Mack can play clean and Kyson Brown keeps running roughshod, we should be alright. Let's just not count our devils before their due.

Image Keep recruiting momentum with visits.

Arizona State nabbed their first commitment of 2027 in Jay Bourne, but with four recruits visiting Tempe this weekend and a resounding win over Utah would do wonders to keep the momentum going.


Big XII Week Five Matchups
Kansas (2-1) @ Cincinnati (0-3)
UCF (1-2) @ Iowa State (3-2)
TCU (2-1) @ Oklahoma State (2-2)
#23 Kansas State (3-1) @ Texas Tech (1-3)
BYU (2-2) @ Tulsa (2-2)
Colorado (2-2) @ Houston (1-3)
West Virginia (2-2) @ Baylor (3-1)
Troy (1-3) @ Arizona (1-3)

Must See Week Five Showdowns
#5 Minnesota (4-0) @ #19 Iowa (4-0)
#14 Texas (3-2) @ #13 Auburn (3-1)
#17 Texas A&M (3-0) @ #10 Georgia (3-0)
#3 Miami (3-0) @ #24 Florida State (1-2)

By the Numbers

Arizona State Sun Devils                                                 Utah Utes
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86 Overall // 86 Offense // 86 Defense | Team Rating                   | 77 Overall // 79 Offense // 76 Defense
Charlie Weis Jr (4-0)                  | Head Coach                    | Morgan Scalley (10-7)
Ra'Shaad Samples                       | Offensive Coordinator         | Kevin McGiven
Spread                                 | Offensive Scheme              | Spread
Josh Aldridge                          | Defensive Coordinator         | Colton Swan
3-3-5                                  | Defensive Scheme              | 4-3 Multiple
53.0 (1st)                             | Offensive Points Per Game     | 27.0 (75th)
13.0 (2nd)                             | Defensive Points Per Game     | 32.0 (106th)
480.2 (10th)                           | Offensive Yards Per Game      | 376.7 (85th)
244.5 (1st)                            | Defensive Yards Per Game      | 463.2 (128th)


Arizona State Sun Devils                                Utah Utes
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22-20                              | Combined Record | 25-20
BYU (2-2) W 41-31                  | Week One        | @ Miami (3-0) L 41-10
FCS W 64-7                         | Week Two        | Wyoming (3-2) W 31-26
@ UNLV (3-1) W 42-7                | Week Three      | @ Miami (OH) (0-3) W 31-26
@ West Virginia (2-2) W 66-7       | Week Four       | @ Texas Tech (1-3) W 38-35


Arizona State Sun Devils                                             Utah Utes
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SR(RS) Austin Mack 109/174 (62%), 1,288 Yds, 11 TD, 4 INT    | QB  | SO(RS) Byrd Ficklin 64/93 (68%), 902 Yds, 7 TD, 2 INT
SR Kyson Brown 57 Att, 369 Yds, 4 TD                         | HB  | JR Daniel Bray 54 Att, 169 Yds
Jerome Bettis Jr. 18 Rec, 122 Yds                            | WR  | FR(RS) Donnell Alexaner 25 Rec, 338 Yds, TD
SO Raiden Vines-Bright 20 Rec, 355 Yds, 3 TD                 | WR  | JR Mana Carvalho 8 Rec, 213 Yds, 2 TD
JR(RS) MLB Luke Ferrelli 27 Tkl, 9 TFL, 3 Sacks              | DEF | JR LB Cyrus Polu 48 Tkl, 2 TFL, Sack, INT
SR LB Myles Graham 22 Tkl, 6 TFL, Sack, INT                  | DEF | SR(RS) DT Deijon Laffitte 8 Tkl, 5 TFL, 1.5 Sacks
SR(RS) DE Keon Keeley 10 Tkl, 6 TFL, 4 Sacks                 | DEF | JR DT Karson Kaufusi 7 Tkl, 3 TFL, Sack
SR(RS) CB JaBril Rawls 28 Tkl, 2 TFL, 2 INT                  | DEF | FR(RS) Dylan Waters 39 Tkl, 2 INT
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Post by Baze » Today, 07:43

Really smoking the competition so far. that defense should be able to keep Utah down methinks
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Post by YaBoyRobRoy » Today, 13:18

time to snap Utah's 3 game streak :yup:
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