In coach Todd Graham's final game, Arizona State on Friday battles No. 24 North Carolina State in the Hyundai Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. The Sun Devils won three of their final four during the regular season to finish 7-5. The Wolfpack lost three of their final five to finish 8-4.
Three things to watch
1. ASU’s motivation. Much has happened since the Sun Devils finished the regular season with a Territorial Cup win. Graham was fired. Offensive coordinator Billy Napier left for Louisiana. Although Graham – who stuck around to coach ASU in the bowl game – insists it’s been business as usual, that’s really not possible.