Arizona State’s season opening victory over the New Mexico State Aggies wasn’t a tale of two halves, but rather a story of four very distinct quarters.
Redshirt junior quarterback Manny Wilkins began the game untouchable, completing his first ten passes — including a 53-yard touchdown pass — and guiding the Sun Devils to an early 14-point lead.
The Aggies then dominated the second quarter, scoring 13 unanswered and closing their deficit to just two at halftime.
A couple electrifying plays on offense then propelled ASU to another big lead in the third, but the Aggies were right back on the Devils heels in the fourth, outscoring the Maroon and Gold 18-7 during the final quarter.