Arizona State Football: 3 reasons the Sun Devils will upset Utah in Week 8

TEMPE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 12: (L-R) Cohl Cabral #73, Eno Benjamin #3, Kobe Williams #5 and Darien Butler #37 of the Arizona State Sun Devils prepare to take the field before the NCAAF game against the Washington State Cougars at Sun Devil Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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TEMPE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 29: Quarterback Jayden Daniels #5 of the Arizona State Sun Devils throws a pass during the first half of the NCAAF game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Sun Devil Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

1. Lightning in a bottle

Star freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels has come on really strong for the Sun Devils in his first year. Throwing for over 1,600 yards in just six games and managing the offense will with the bulk of the load being on running back Eno Benjamin. With any freshman, it is hard to tell exactly what you have from game to game, this game will be no different.

Daniels was a five-star recruit out of California and can sling it with the best of them. He really could be lightning in a bottle that could be unleashed on the road on Saturday. Head coach Herm Edwards knows that playing on the road means you have to take risks, the freshman is up for the challenge.

There is not enough tape on Daniels to get a true scouting report for him coming into the game on Saturday. This is exactly why he is primed for a breakout game where he really takes a step in his progression to becoming an elite college quarterback.

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If the Utes get taken down on Saturday, expect Daniels to be a prime reason.

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