ASU Football: Power ranking every 2018 opponent

TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Manny Wilkins #5 of the Arizona State Sun Devils celebrates with offensive lineman Tyler McClure #75 after scoring on a two yard rushing touchdown against the Oregon Ducks during the second half of the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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TEMPE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 09: Quarterback Christian Chapman #10 of the San Diego State Aztecs drops back to pass during the second half of the college football game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Tempe, Arizona. The Aztecs defeated the Sun Devils 30-20. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

7. San Diego State

Over the last few years, San Diego State has established itself as one of the premier “group of five” teams as a result of explosive offense and a strong leader in coach Rocky Long.

Although star running back Rashaad Penny was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks, the Aztecs are once again predicted to win the Mountain West.

In spite of this, I expect ASU to come into this early-season matchup with a chip on its shoulder from last year when Penny exposed the Sun Devil defense. Plus, ASU’s new defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales previously worked as the DC on the SDSU staff, making this game even more intriguing.

All things considered, the Aztecs are probably a better team than ASU. With that being said, I expect the Sun Devils to pull off their biggest upset of the year in San Diego.

Will ASU win?: Yes.

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