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ASU Overcomes Travel Woes for Dominant Win
15 Nov
Summary
- Arizona State won 26-13 despite arriving on game day due to travel issues.
- Cardae Mack rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown for the Sun Devils.
- The Sun Devils controlled possession and outgained UCF significantly in rushing yards.
Arizona State achieved bowl eligibility for the third straight season by defeating UCF 26-13 on Saturday. The Sun Devils triumphed despite significant travel disruptions, arriving in Orlando on game day after a flight grounding.
Cardae Mack was instrumental in the victory, accumulating 111 rushing yards and scoring a touchdown on 25 carries. Arizona State's offense controlled the game, maintaining possession for over 15 minutes more than UCF and outgaining them 165-54 in rushing yards.
Key plays included a strip-sack that set up a field goal before halftime and a decisive 8-yard touchdown run by Mack early in the fourth quarter. Freshman quarterback Jake Fette contributed 196 passing yards, while Carson Smith added four field goals.
UCF struggled offensively, with quarterback Alonza Barnett III throwing for 257 yards and one touchdown. Despite efforts like a 40-yard touchdown reception by Tyren Hornes and a 47-yard catch by Josh Derry, the Knights couldn't overcome Arizona State's defensive pressure, which included three sacks.
