Fansided · Oct 19, 2025
Arizona State returns to Top 25 after upset win over Texas Tech
Texas Tech v Arizona State | Christian Petersen/GettyImagesArizona State football is back in the Top 25 rankings. The Sun Devils earned the No. 24 spot in the Week 9 poll after pulling off a 26-22 upset over No. 7 Texas Tech on Saturday.
Quarterback Sam Leavitt led the team down the field to score a last-minute go-ahead touchdown with 34 seconds to play. The Sun Devils held a lead as large as 19-7 entering the fourth quarter but the Red Raiders stormed back to take a 22-19 advantage late, scoring 15 points in just 1:45 of game time.
ASU will host Houston (6-1) in Week 9 in what should be a massive yet unexpected Big 12 decider.
No. 24 Arizona State firmly back in Big 12 title and CFP race