TEMPE- Just one week ago, Arizona State was ranked at the No. 25 spot after winning a game over the West Virginia Mountaineers at home.
On Tuesday, the College Football Playoff released its latest rankings heading into the new week. After running back Raleek Brown's historical performance, the Sun Devils moved up by five spots after winning over the Colorado Buffaloes on the road on Saturday.
Additionally, their rivals, the Arizona Wildcats, jumped into the CFB rankings at No. 25, marking the first time since 2014 that both the Territorial Cup will be a ranked-on-ranked matchup.
"This is a game; it matters to the state," Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham said Monday. "Your neighbor could have gone to either school... That's what makes it so big is the relationships within the rivalry. You always want to beat your brother the best."
Two of the teammates, quarterback Jeff Sims and wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, shared their biggest takeaway about the Territorial Cup rivalry during their tenures in Tempe, they both said on Tuesday, "Hate."
It was also announced that the Sun Devils have sold out all seven of their home games this season, as the team looks to clinch a spot in this year's Big 12 Championship game.
In the past two seasons, Arizona State has had back-to-back eight-win seasons for the first time since 2013-14.
Kenny Dillingham's message to the fans of "Activate the Valley" has made an impact on the Sun Devil football program's drastic and positive turnaround.
The Arizona State Sun Devils will welcome the Arizona Wildcats in their annual Territorial Cup game on Friday at 7 p.m. AZ time.