ASU football had their destiny penciled in before the USC game. But there was one problem:
They still had USC.
And despite their embarrassing 48-17 loss to the 21st-ranked Trojans, the Sun Devils’ goals and expectations have yet to vanish. But for the time being, they seem to be on hold.
Given the recent success ASU had going into its matchup with USC (wins over No. 5 Washington and Utah) and the Trojans 49-14 loss to Notre Dame a week ago, timing and momentum seemed to be lining up an ASU win.
But all that taken into account, many around the country still see ASU as USC’s little brother.