ASU Football: 2017 Home Opponents

September 23: Oregon Ducks

On September 23, the Oregon Ducks will be in town hoping to continue their domination over the Sun Devils. This is the first game of Pac-12 play for the Sun Devils and it will be important for them to get an early victory over a team that has had their number in the past.

The Oregon Ducks seem to be on the decline after being one of the top teams in the FBS only three seasons ago. With a lot of questions surrounding the team and a new head coach the Sun Devils are in the perfect situation to benefit from their uncertainty.

With this game being ASU’s first Pac-12 game, nerves will be at an all time high. Staying cool and collected will be important and key to a victory. Ahead of this game, coach Graham will need to have a meeting with all his players and make sure that everyone is aware of the situation.

The situation is that it could be very likely they are 3-0 after an easy non-conference schedule. He needs to make sure that his team isn’t drinking the kool-aid and is aware that everything can change in a second. Players who have been on past ASU teams will be aware of this harsh reality, but new players are likely to drink the kool-aid and form an ego. If players do for that ego, the season may already be lost even if the score doesn’t indicate it.