2018_Arizona_State_Sun_Devils_football_team

2018 Arizona State Sun Devils football team

2018 Arizona State Sun Devils football team

American college football season


The 2018 Arizona State Sun Devils football team represented Arizona State University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by first year head coach Herm Edwards and played their home games at Sun Devil Stadium. They were a member of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. The Sun Devils finished the season 7–6, 5–4 in Pac-12 play to finish in second place in the South Division. They were invited to the Las Vegas Bowl where they lost to Fresno State.

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Personnel

Coaching staff

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Roster

2018 Arizona State Sun Devils roster
Quarterbacks
  • 5 Manny Wilkins, Redshirt Senior
  • 7 Beau Barrington, Freshman
  • 8 Kurt Walding, Redshirt Sophomore
  • 9 Grayson Barry, Sophomore
  • 14 Ryan Kelley, Redshirt Freshman
  • 15 Dillon Sterling-Cole, Redshirt Sophomore
  • 16 Bobby Avina, Freshman

Running backs

  • 3 Eno Benjamin, Sophomore
  • 29 A.J. Carter, Freshman
  • 31 Isaiah Floyd, Redshirt Freshman
  • 32 Paul Lucas, Redshirt Junior
  • 32 Tavian Gould, Freshman
  • 35 Brock Sturges, Freshman

Wide receivers

  • 1 N'Keal Harry, Junior
  • 2 Brandon Aiyuk, Junior
  • 10 Kyle Williams, Junior
  • 12 John Humphrey, Redshirt Junior
  • 14 Ryan Jenkins, Redshirt Sophomore
  • 17 Ryan Newsome, Redshirt Junior
  • 19 Terrell Chatman, Redshirt Sophomore
  • 26 Keith Davis, Freshman
  • 28 Angel Ruiz, Freshman
  • 83 Geordon Porter, Freshman
  • 84 Frank Darby, Redshirt Sophomore
  • 85 Trevor Russell, Redshirt Freshman
  • 86 Curtis Hodges, Sophomore
  • 91 Kyle Remo, Redshirt Sophomore
  • -- Tyrell Baldonado-Kaeiopu, Freshman
  • -- Tanner Park, Redshirt Freshman
 

Tight ends

  • 80 Mark Walton, Redshirt Freshman
  • 81 Jared Bubak, Redshirt Sophomore
  • 87 Tommy Hudson, Redshirt Junior
  • 88 Ceejhay French-Love, Senior
  • 89 Jarick Caldwell, Freshman
  • 90 Josh Pokraka, Senior
  • 92 Michael Gombert, Redshirt Freshman

Offensive lineman

  • 50 Jarrett Bell, Freshman
  • 51 Zach Robertson, Redshirt Junior
  • 55 Casey Tucker, Graduate Student
  • 56 Alex Losoya, Redshirt Junior
  • 58 Tyson Rising, Redshirt Senior
  • 59 Quinn Bailey, Redshirt Senior
  • 60 Kyle Breed, Redshirt Freshman
  • 61 Marco Salas, Freshman
  • 62 Jesse Cozens, Redshirt Freshman
  • 63 Roy Hemsley, Redshirt Junior
  • 64 Eddie Medina, Freshman
  • 66 Mason Schell, Sophomore
  • 69 Jonathan Sanchez, Redshirt Freshman
  • 70 Michael Tate, Redshirt Sophomore
  • 71 Steven Miller, Redshirt Junior
  • 72 Cade Cote, Redshirt Junior
  • 73 Cohl Cabral, Junior
  • 74 Corey Stephens, Sophomore
  • 76 Spencer Lovell, Freshman
  • 79 Ralph Frias, Freshman
 

Defensive line

  • 2 Darius Slade, Redshirt Junior
  • 41 Tyler Johnson, Redshirt Freshman
  • 45 George Lea, Redshirt Junior
  • 57 Jordon Hoyt, Redshirt Senior
  • 90 Jermayne Lole, Freshman
  • 91 Michael Matus, Freshman
  • 92 Nami Tuitu'u, Freshman
  • 95 Renell Wren, Redshirt Senior
  • 96 Jalen Bates, Redshirt Junior
  • 97 Shannon Forman, Sophomore
  • 98 D. J. Davidson, Redshirt Freshman
  • 99 Dougladson Subtyl, Redshirt Senior

Linebackers

  • 4 Koron Crump, Redshirt Senior
  • 8 Merlin Robertson, Freshman
  • 9 Jay Jay Wilson, Senior
  • 20 Khaylan Kearse-Thomas, Redshirt Junior
  • 23 Tyler Whiley, Redshirt Senior
  • 34 Kyle Soelle, Redshirt Freshman
  • 39 Malik Lawal, Redshirt Junior
  • 50 Ochuko Duke, Senior
  • 51 Kyle Jones, Redshirt Junior
  • 52 Reggie Hughes, Freshman
  • 53 Stanley Lambert, Redshirt Freshman
  • 54 Darien Butler, Freshman
  • 56 Benjamin Winans, Redshirt Freshman
  • 58 Parker Higgins, Redshirt Freshman
  • 68 Anthony Nicastro, Redshirt Freshman

Defensive backs

  • 5 Kobe Williams, Junior
  • 6 Evan Fields, Redshirt Freshman
  • 7 Dominique Harrison Junior
  • 10 K.J Jarrell, Redshirt Sophomore
  • 12 Cody French, Redshirt Junior
  • 13 Darian Kornay, Junior
  • 18 Langston Frederick, Sophomore
  • 21 Terin Adams, Redshirt Sophomore
  • 24 Chase Lucas, Redshirt Sophomore
  • 25 Preston Liger, Freshman
  • 28 Demonte King, Senior
  • 30 Dasmond Tautalatasi, Redshirt Senior
  • 36 Alijah Gammage, Freshman
  • 37 Joey Bryant, Redshirt Senior
  • 46 Caleb McShanag, Redshirt Freshman
  • 48 Jalen Russell, Redshirt Junior
  • 49 Kordell Caldwell, Freshman
 

Safeties

  • 15 Cam Philips, Freshman
  • 16 Aashari Crosswell, Freshman
  • 26 Ty Thomas, Sophomore
  • 43 Jalen Harvey, Redshirt Senior
  • 48 Ely Doyle, Freshman

Fullback

Kickers

Punters

  • 19 Matthew Bazarevitsch, Redshirt Freshman
  • 25 Michael Turk, Sophomore
  • 36 Michael Sleep-Dalton, Redshirt Senior
  • 44 Kevin Macias, Junior

Long snappers

  • 61 Joseph Reeves, Redshirt Freshman
  • 64 Riley John, Redshirt Sophomore
  • 93 Erik Dickerson, Junior


Offseason departures

ASU had 18 Graduates, 2 transfers, 1 left the team, 1 retired medically.

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2018 NFL draft

ASU players drafted into the NFL

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Undrafted NFL free agents

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Preseason

On December 20, 2017, NCAA Football had its first ever early signing period, during which Arizona State signed nine recruits. On national signing day the Sun Devils received eight more high school recruits tipping off the signing period with a total of 17 high school recruits, four JUCO transfers and one transfer which totals 22 total recruits in the 2018 offseason.[3]

Position key

Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Recruiting class

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Incoming transfers

Arizona State had four junior college transfers and one college transfer.

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Pac-12 Media Days

The 2018 Pac-12 media days started on July 25, 2018 in Hollywood, California. Herm Edwards (HC), N'Keal Harry (WR) & Manny Wilkins (QB) at Pac-12 Media Days. The Pac-12 media poll was released with the Sun Devils predicted to finish in last place at Pac-12 South division.[4]

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Award watch lists

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Schedule

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Rankings

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Game summaries

vs UTSA

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UTSA Roadrunners (0–0) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (0–0) – Game summary

at Sun Devil StadiumTempe, AZ

  • Date: September 1, 2018
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 99 °F (37 °C)
  • Game attendance: 50,188
  • Referee: Jay Edwards
  • TV announcers (FS1): Chris Myers (play-by-play), James Laurinaitis (analyst)
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vs No. 15 Michigan State

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No. 15 Michigan State Spartans (1–0) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (1–0) – Game summary

at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, AZ

  • Date: September 8, 2018
  • Game time: 7:45 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear skies, 100 °F (38 °C)
  • Game attendance: 53,599
  • Referee: Mike Cannon
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch (Play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), Tom Luginbill (sideline reporter)
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at San Diego State

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No. 23 Arizona State Sun Devils (2–0) at San Diego State Aztecs (2–0) – Game summary

at SDCCU StadiumSan Diego, CA

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at No. 10 Washington

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Arizona State Sun Devils (2–1) at No. 10 Washington Huskies (2–1) – Game summary

at Husky StadiumSeattle, WA

  • Date: September 22, 2018
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 61 °F (16 °C)
  • Game attendance: 71,200
  • Referee: Michael Mothershed
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Allison Williams (sideline reporter)
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vs Oregon State

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Oregon State Beavers (1–3) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (2–2) – Game summary

at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, AZ

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at No. 21 Colorado

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Arizona State Sun Devils (3–2) at No. 21 Colorado Buffaloes (4–0) – Game summary

at Folsom FieldBoulder, CO

  • Date: October 6, 2018
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Mostly Cloudy, 50 °F (10 °C)
  • Game attendance: 52,681
  • Referee: Jay Edwards
  • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst), Lewis Johnson (sideline reporter)
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vs Stanford

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Stanford Cardinal (4–2) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (3–3) – Game summary

at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, AZ

  • Date: October 18, 2018
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 79 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 42,946
  • Referee: Michael Mothershed
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Laura Rutledge (sideline reporter)
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at USC

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Arizona State Sun Devils (3–4) at USC Trojans (4–3) – Game summary

at Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, CA

  • Date: October 27, 2018
  • Game time: 12:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny with clear skies, 82 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 47,406
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
  • TV announcers (ABC/ESPN2): Adam Amin (play-by-play), Rod Gilmore (analyst), Quint Kessenich (sideline reporter)
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vs No. 16 Utah

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No. 16 Utah Utes (6–2) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (4–4) – Game summary

at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, AZ

  • Date: November 3, 2018
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear skies, 79 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 46,445
  • Referee: Jay Navarro
  • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Ted Robisnon (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst), Jill Savage (sideline reporter)
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vs UCLA

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UCLA Bruins (2–7) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (5–4) – Game summary

at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, AZ

  • Date: November 10, 2018
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear skies, 75 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 46,466
  • Referee: Kevin Mar
  • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): J.B. Long (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst), Lewis Johnson (sideline reporter)
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at Oregon

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Arizona State Sun Devils (6–4) at Oregon Ducks (6–4) – Game summary

at Autzen StadiumEugene, OR

  • Date: November 17, 2018
  • Game time: 8:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear, 46 °F (8 °C)
  • Game attendance: 50,485
  • Referee: Jay Edwards
  • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst), Lewis Johnson (sideline reporter)
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at Arizona

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Arizona State Sun Devils (6–5) at Arizona Wildcats (5–6) – Game summary

at Arizona StadiumTucson, AZ

  • Date: November 24, 2018
  • Game time: 1:30 P.M.
  • Game weather: Clear, 69 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 51,805
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
  • TV announcers (FS1): Chris Vosters (play-by-play), Petros Papadakis (analyst)
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vs No. 19 Fresno State (Las Vegas Bowl)

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Arizona State Sun Devils (7–5) vs No. 19 Fresno State Bulldogs (11–2) – Game summary
(2018 Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl)

at Sam Boyd StadiumWhitney, NV

  • Date: December 15, 2018
  • Game time: 1:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny with blue sky, 61 °F (16 °C)
  • Game attendance: 37,146
  • Referee: Charles Lamertina
  • TV announcers (ABC): Rece Davis (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Laura Rutledge (sideline reporter)
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Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers was named MVP.

Awards

Pac-12 Freshman Defensive Player of the Year: Merlin Robertson[18]

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References

  1. 2018 Arizona State Sun Devils Football Media Guide, p. 2
  2. "Coaches". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  3. "ASU 2018 recruits". houseofsparky.com.
  4. "Rimington Trophy Press Release". May 30, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  5. "2018 Maxwell Award Watch List". July 16, 2018. Archived from the original on July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  6. "Davey O'Brien Award Watch List includes 26 players". July 17, 2018. Archived from the original on July 17, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  7. "2018 Doak Walker Award Candidates". July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  8. "2018 Biletnikoff Award Watch List". July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  9. "2018 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List". July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  10. "Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award Announces 2018 Preseason Watch List". July 25, 2018. Archived from the original on August 17, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  11. "43 PLAYERS NAMED TO 2018 PAUL HORNUNG AWARD WATCH LIST". July 26, 2018. Archived from the original on July 26, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  12. "Wuerffel Trophy Unveils 2018 Watch List". July 26, 2018. Archived from the original on July 26, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  13. "2018 Nominations The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award" (PDF). August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
  14. Pac-12.com. Retrieved 2018-Dec-27.

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