Arizona State Football: 3 takeaways from exciting win over Wazzu

Arizona State Football: 3 takeaways from exciting win over Washington State

TEMPE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 12: Quarterback Jayden Daniels #5 of the Arizona State Sun Devils is congratulated by Brandon Aiyuk #3 after scoring on a 17 yard rushing touchdown against the Washington State Cougars late in the second half of the NCAAF game at Sun Devil Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. The Sun Devils defeated the Cougars 38-34. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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TEMPE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 12: Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk #2 of the Arizona State Sun Devils catches a 40 yard touchdown reception past safety Skyler Thomas #25 of the Washington State Cougars during the first half of the NCAAF game at Sun Devil Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

2. Brandon Aiyuk is a serious home-run threat

It would have been easy to make this takeaways all about how Eno Benjamin is back after rushing for over 130 yards against the Cougars on 19 carries, but I think the game that Brandon Aiyuk had was much more notable.

The senior wide out was coming off a quiet game just a couple of weeks ago when he had 31 yards on two receptions, but he broke out against the Cougars with 196 yards and three touchdowns on seven catches. It was a career day for the veteran wide out and he showed that he can be a serious home-run threat and No. 1 receiver for the Sun Devils.

After the big game, which included a couple of long touchdown catches, Aiyuk now has 651 yards and five touchdowns on 31 receptions. He has three 100-yard games on the season and looks like the most sure-handed target on the roster.

If Arizona State needs a big play, it’s Aiyuk that’s there to make it happen. He’s not the biggest guy on the field, but he might just be the most exciting and explosive weapon the passing game has.

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