The Territorial Cup is on the line Friday, December 11, 2020, when the Arizona State Sun Devils (0-2) visit the Arizona Wildcats (0-4). These are the two bottom teams in the Pac-12 South division and are the last two winless teams in the conference. This game will air live on ESPN at 7:00 p.m. EST.
Through two games, the Arizona State offense is averaging 22.5 points per game and 417.0 yards per game, 205.5 through the air and 211.5 on the ground. DeaMonte Trayanum leads the team with 192 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and Rachaad White has a team high six receptions for 123 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, the Sun Devils are allowing 26.5 points and 459.5 yards, 286.5 passing and 173.0 rushing.
Four games into their season, the Arizona offense is averaging 20.0 points per game and 374.3 yards per game, 213.0 through the air and 161.3 on the ground. Gary Brightwell leads the team with 337 rushing yards and one touchdown, and Stanley Berryhill III has a team high 21 receptions for 206 yards and three touchdowns. Defensively, the Wildcats are allowing 32.3 points and 469.8 yards, 196.3 passing and 273.5 yards.
[metabet_core_odds_compare query=”ncaaf/arizona” size=”300×250″ site_id=”atsio” css=”float:right; margin-left:10px”]Below is my pick for the Arizona State Sun Devils at Arizona Wildcats.
Arizona State Sun Devils (-11) at Arizona Wildcats: O/U 55.0 (-108/-113)
Last time out, Arizona State hosted the UCLA Bruins and squandered a late fourth quarter lead to lose 25-18. UCLA led this game 17-0 late in the second quarter, but the Sun Devils fought back to score 18 unanswered points to take the lead with 4:26 remaining. The Bruins scored the game winning touchdown with Demetric Felton 2-yard touchdown run with 1:09 remaining. Jayden Daniels went 225 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and added an additional touchdown on the ground. The ASU defense allowed 363 total yards to UCLA on the day.
Arizona hosted the surprising Colorado Buffaloes and suffered a disappointing 24-13 defeat. The Wildcats were leading 13-0 early in the second quarter, but the Buffs scored the final 24 points of the game to get the double-digit win. Will Plummer went 19/32 for 154 yards, zero touchdowns, one interception, and added 29 yards on the ground. Michael Wiley and Gary Brightwell combined for 239 yards and one touchdown on 29 carries. The Arizona offense allowed 499 total yards and forced three Colorado turnovers, two interceptions and one lost fumble.
Series History: Arizona State has won the last three meetings, but the Wildcats still lead the all-time series 49-43-1.
CFB Predictions: I expect Arizona State -11 to win the Territorial Cup by 2+ touchdowns.
2020 CFB Picks Results: 52-29