Arizona State will attempt to earn its first home victory over rival Arizona in five seasons when the programs clash Saturday afternoon in their first matchup as Big 12 opponents. The Sun Devils (12-8, 3-6 Big 12) last earned a victory over Arizona (14-6, 8-1) in Tempe, Ariz., in January 2020. Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley is 2-7 against the Wildcats at home and 4-15 overall against the program's archrivals since his hire in 2015-16. Hurley believes Arizona State's difficult schedule, that has included 12 games away from Tempe as opposed to eight games at home, will help his team be mentally prepared against Arizona.
Arizona State out to end desert drought vs. Arizona
