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Arizona State at Arizona Big 12 football finale: Live updates, score

The Sun Devils need a victory to keep their Big 12 championship hopes alive

Ben Sherman

Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo (4) celebrates with quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo (4) celebrates with quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Game time has finally arrived for Arizona State's biggest football game in recent memory.

The Sun Devils (9-2, 6-2) need a win over in-state rival Arizona to keep their hopes for a Big 12 championship alive. If ASU can beat the Wildcats, they are all but assured a spot in next week's conference title game.

Arizona won last year's Territorial Cup 59-23. The Sun Devils are favored by 8.5 points this year.

Follow our live updates, in-game analysis and big-play highlights from Arizona State's regular season finale vs. Arizona in Tucson:

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Final Stats: ASU 49, Arizona 7

The Sun Devils reclaim the Territorial Cup with a convincing win over rival Arizona. Now Arizona State needs BYU to beat Houston to clinch a spot in next week's Big 12 championship game.

Cam Skattebo rushed 21 times for 177 yards and 3 touchdowns in three quarters to lead ASU to victory. QB Sam Leavitt was 17-of-22 for for 291 yards and 3 TDs. Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson caught 8 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown before leaving in the third quarter with a shoulder injury.

Fourth Quarter Live Updates

Final score: Arizona State 49, Arizona 7

ASU interception! Arizona backup quarterback Cole Tannenbaum's pass is tipped and intercepted by ASU's Laterrance Welch.

ASU touchdown! Kenny Dillingham has emptied the bench and it doesn't matter. The Sun Devils are pouring it on. Backup-backup quarterback Trenton Bourguet connects with Derek Eusebio on a 64-yard catch-and-run touchdown pass down the left sideline to give ASU a 49-7 lead with 10:56 left in the game. That was the first career reception for Eusebio, a true freshman wide receiver from Plano, Texas.

ASU touchdown! Sam Leavitt throws a 31-yard dime to Xavier Guillory on the first play of the fourth quarter to give Arizona State a 42-7 lead. Leavitt is now 17-of-22 for 291 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Third Quarter Live Updates

End of third quarter: Arizona State 35, Arizona 7

Jordyn Tyson hurt: Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson was driven into the ground on a tackle and stayed on the turf for several minutes. It looked like either a separated shoulder or broken collarbone. We'll keep you updated on his injury status.

ASU missed FG: Parker Lewis hits the right upright on a 21-yard field goal attempt on 4th-and-goal from the 4-yard line. I'm guessing Kenny Dillingham will go for it next time.

Arizona touchdown. The Wildcats gash Arizona State on the opening drive of the second half, going 75 yards in 8 plays to score their first points of the game. The TD comes on a 28-yard pass from Noah Fifita to Tetairoa McMillan. Arizona State 35, Arizona 7, 10:53 left in the third quarter.

Halftime Stats: ASU 35, Arizona 0

The Sun Devils outgained the Wildcats 390 to 57 in one of the most dominant first-half performances you will ever see. Quarterback Sam Leavitt was 13-of-17 for 242 yards and 2 touchdowns, and running back Cam Skattebo rushed 16 times for 113 yards and 3 touchdowns. Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson caught 7 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown.

Second Quarter Live Updates

Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half
Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Halftime: Arizona State 35, Arizona 0

ASU touchdown! Sam Leavitt connects with tight end Chamon Metayer on a 22-yard touchdown pass to give Arizona State a 35-0 lead with 41 seconds left in the half. This game is over.

Incredible catch by Jordyn Tyson! ASU wide receiver Jordyn Tyson makes a remarkable leaping grab on the sideline where he somehow gets his trailing foot to tap in the field of play while the rest of his body is flying out of bounds. Tyson has 6 catches for 124 yards and a touchdown.

Arizona turnover on downs! Arizona State's defense stuffs Arizona on 4th-and-2 and takes over at its own 30-yard line with 1:27 left in the first half, leading 28-0.

ASU touchdown! Cam Skattebo scores his third touchdown of the first half to give Arizona State a 28-0 lead with 6:28 left in the second quarter. Skattebo now has 15 carries for 111 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Arizona missed FG! Tyler Loop misses a 55-yard field goal wide right and it's still Arizona 21, Arizona 0. Loop lost his footing and slipped on the turf after the kick.

Big play for Arizona: Jeremiah Patterson returns the kickoff 61 yards to give the Wildcats great field position.

Skattebo running wild: Less than two minutes into the second quarter, ASU running back Cam Skattebo has rushed 9 times for 84 yards and 2 touchdowns.

ASU touchdown! The Sun Devils are 3-for-3. This drive covers 80 yards in 6 plays and ends with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Sam Leavitt to Jordyn Tyson. Arizona State 21, Arizona 0, 13:29 left.

First Quarter Live Updates

Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo (4) against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half
Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo (4) against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

End of first quarter: Arizona State 14, Arizona 0

The Sun Devils dominated the first quarter, outgaining Arizona 181 to 29 and possessing the ball for 9:29.

ASU touchdown! After the Sun Devils defense gets a stop, ASU puts together another impressive drive, headlined by a 59-yard pass from Sam Leavitt to Jordyn Tyson. Cam Skattebo punches in the TD on another 2-yard run. Arizona State 14, Arizona 0, 5:37 left.

ASU touchdown! The Sun Devils march down the field on their first drive and score on a 2-yard run by Cam Skattebo. The 9-play, 75-yard drive took 5:28 and was dominated by Skattebo. He rushed 5 times for 34 yards. Arizona State 7, Arizona 0, 9:32 left.

The Sun Devils have the ball first and they're feeding senior running back Cam Skattebo.

Pregame Updates

Arizona wins the toss and elects to defer. Arizona State will start with the ball

It's a perfect Saturday afternoon in Tucson: 76 degrees and not a cloud in the sky.

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Ben Sherman
BEN SHERMAN

Ben Sherman has been covering the sports world for most of his journalism career, including 17 years with The Oregonian/OregonLive. One of his favorite memories was covering the 1999 Fiesta Bowl - the first BCS National Championship Game - at Sun Devil Stadium.

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