Arizona State Football: 3 reasons Sun Devils will beat Arizona in Week 15
3. Sun Devils are only coming off one game in the last four weeks
This has not been a great season for either the Sun Devils nor the Wildcats. The winless teams will both look to take the Territorial Cup and try to build some momentum for next season.
There is plenty left to play for besides the Territorial Cup as the Sun Devils want to extend their winning streak against their rival. The Wildcats want this win for head coach Kevin Sumlin, who is very much on the hot seat. A loss to Arizona State on Friday night would make Sumlin 9-20 overall in his three years at Arizona.
There is a significant advantage for the Sun Devils in this game with the number of games they have played. The Sun Devils played their game against USC on Nov. 7 and played one game since and that was last week against UCLA. The Wildcats have played four consecutive games in four weeks.
The Sun Devils have the momentum going into this game. They are in a more stable condition regarding health and fatigue. The Sun Devils are also looking to validate their season on a win over their rivals.
Arizona State will have a chance to do with their efficient rushing offense and aggressive defense that will challenge the Wildcats. They have had fewer problems accumulated throughout the last four weeks compared to the Wildcats.