Sterling-Cole has had quite a difficult time adjusting to the starting quarterback role, but it isn’t entirely his fault. He was thrown into the situation after head coach Todd Graham had made it clear to everyone that they planned on redshirting him.
After the Sun Devils had to burn Sterling-Cole’s redshirt, due to a season-ending injury to second string quarterback Brady White, he now has had some time to adjust to his new role. But what exactly is his new role?
One moment Sterling-Cole is a backup that is sitting on the sideline, and the next moment he is thrust into the game with all the pressure and judgement that comes with it.