#21 USC 48, ASU 17 GAME NOTES
October 28, 2017
ASU CAREER 2,000-YARD RUSHERS
1. Woody Green (1971-73), 4,188
2. Freddie Williams (1973-76), 3,424
3. J.R. Redmond (1996-99), 3,299
4. Wilford White (1947-50), 3,173
5. Leon Burton (1955-58), 2,994
6. Darryl Clack (1982-85), 2,737
7. Cameron Marshall (2009-2012), 2,700
8. Art Malone (1967-69), 2,649
9. Keegan Herring (2005-08), 2,635
10. Darryl Harris (1984-87), 2,617
11. Demario Richard (2014-present), 2,554
ASU CAREER 2,000-YARD RUSHERS IN PAC-10/12 ERA
1. J.R. Redmond (1996-99), 3,299
2. Darryl Clack (1982-85), 2,737
3. Cameron Marshall (2009-2012), 2,700
4. Keegan Herring (2005-08), 2,635
5. Darryl Harris (1984-87), 2,617
6. Demario Richard (2014-present), 2,554
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The Sun Devils have turned the ball over just seven times this season (two on tipped ball interceptions). ASU finished 82nd in the country a year ago with 21 turnovers.
DON’T CROSS THAT LINE: This season, ASU has forced 164 plays resulting in negative or no yardage of 552 total (29.7 percent). Under Graham, ASU has forced 1,822 plays that have not resulted in positive yardage out of 5,196 (35.1 percent).
DIRTY HARRY: N'Keal Harry has proved himself as a valuable possession receiver as well and has 54 receptions on 79 targets this season. The 79 targets are third in the conference while his 51 receptions are second. At 713 yards thus far this season, Harry already passed his freshman total of 659 receiving yards. Harry’s 70-yard reception in the first quarter, marked a career-high for the sophomore.
SAM, I AM: Christian Sam’s 15 total tackles tonight marks the first time a Sun Devil recorded 15 plus total tackles since 2014 (Jordan Simone, 20, Oct. 4, 2014 vs USC).
GOLD ZONE: The Sun Devils have now converted on 96 percent (24-of-25) of their trips to the red zone this season, after scoring on 1-of-1 visits Saturday night.
GOLD RUSH: ASU has 15 rushing TDs this year as it seeks to reach 25 rushing touchdowns for the fourth time in the last six seasons.
JALEN: 39 of Jalen Harvey’s 48 career catches (81 percent) have gone for a first down (20 of his 23 catches this season) while he has averaged 17.7 yards per catch average in career and 47 yards per catch on two career touchdown receptions. Harvey eclipsed the 100-yard mark for the second this season, hauling in six receptions for 102 yards.
EXPLOSIVE PLAYS:
70-yard reception- N’Keal Harry
16-yard reception; Kyle Williams
15-yard reception- Kyle Williams
46-yard TD reception- Kyle Williams
32-yard reception- Jalen Harvey
17-yard rush- Eno Benjamin
17-yard rush- Demario Richard
--DJ Calhoun recorded his 200th career tackle with sack in first quarter.
--Demario Richard records over 2,500 career rush yards in the second quarter (8 yard rush to ASU 33, 14:24 left, Q2)
--Freshman defensive back Evan Fields recorded his first collegiate tackle, on his way to tally seven total tackles on the outing.
October 28, 2017
ASU CAREER 2,000-YARD RUSHERS
1. Woody Green (1971-73), 4,188
2. Freddie Williams (1973-76), 3,424
3. J.R. Redmond (1996-99), 3,299
4. Wilford White (1947-50), 3,173
5. Leon Burton (1955-58), 2,994
6. Darryl Clack (1982-85), 2,737
7. Cameron Marshall (2009-2012), 2,700
8. Art Malone (1967-69), 2,649
9. Keegan Herring (2005-08), 2,635
10. Darryl Harris (1984-87), 2,617
11. Demario Richard (2014-present), 2,554
ASU CAREER 2,000-YARD RUSHERS IN PAC-10/12 ERA
1. J.R. Redmond (1996-99), 3,299
2. Darryl Clack (1982-85), 2,737
3. Cameron Marshall (2009-2012), 2,700
4. Keegan Herring (2005-08), 2,635
5. Darryl Harris (1984-87), 2,617
6. Demario Richard (2014-present), 2,554
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The Sun Devils have turned the ball over just seven times this season (two on tipped ball interceptions). ASU finished 82nd in the country a year ago with 21 turnovers.
DON’T CROSS THAT LINE: This season, ASU has forced 164 plays resulting in negative or no yardage of 552 total (29.7 percent). Under Graham, ASU has forced 1,822 plays that have not resulted in positive yardage out of 5,196 (35.1 percent).
DIRTY HARRY: N'Keal Harry has proved himself as a valuable possession receiver as well and has 54 receptions on 79 targets this season. The 79 targets are third in the conference while his 51 receptions are second. At 713 yards thus far this season, Harry already passed his freshman total of 659 receiving yards. Harry’s 70-yard reception in the first quarter, marked a career-high for the sophomore.
SAM, I AM: Christian Sam’s 15 total tackles tonight marks the first time a Sun Devil recorded 15 plus total tackles since 2014 (Jordan Simone, 20, Oct. 4, 2014 vs USC).
GOLD ZONE: The Sun Devils have now converted on 96 percent (24-of-25) of their trips to the red zone this season, after scoring on 1-of-1 visits Saturday night.
GOLD RUSH: ASU has 15 rushing TDs this year as it seeks to reach 25 rushing touchdowns for the fourth time in the last six seasons.
JALEN: 39 of Jalen Harvey’s 48 career catches (81 percent) have gone for a first down (20 of his 23 catches this season) while he has averaged 17.7 yards per catch average in career and 47 yards per catch on two career touchdown receptions. Harvey eclipsed the 100-yard mark for the second this season, hauling in six receptions for 102 yards.
EXPLOSIVE PLAYS:
70-yard reception- N’Keal Harry
16-yard reception; Kyle Williams
15-yard reception- Kyle Williams
46-yard TD reception- Kyle Williams
32-yard reception- Jalen Harvey
17-yard rush- Eno Benjamin
17-yard rush- Demario Richard
--DJ Calhoun recorded his 200th career tackle with sack in first quarter.
--Demario Richard records over 2,500 career rush yards in the second quarter (8 yard rush to ASU 33, 14:24 left, Q2)
--Freshman defensive back Evan Fields recorded his first collegiate tackle, on his way to tally seven total tackles on the outing.
