By one measure, Arizona State's rush defense is the best it's been since coach Todd Graham arrived in the winter of 2011.
Through six games, the Sun Devils allow 3.32 yards per rush, which ranks second in the Pac-12 and 24th nationally. The Sun Devils' previous best under Graham came in the 2013 season when All-American defensive tackle Will Sutton and standout Devil-backer Carl Bradford helped hold opponents to 3.88 yards per rush.
This resistance will be put to test Saturday in ASU's showdown at No. 4 Utah. Behind Devontae Booker, the Utes have the Pac-12's No.