Three ticks remained on the clock. ASU head coach Herm Edwards had one of the best kickers in the nation in his back pocket, Michigan State knew the result was decided before lining up to try and stop a train that had already left the station.
Arizona State won on a scorching Saturday night against the No. 15 Michigan State Spartans. The win means a lot to Sun Devils past and present, Tempe remains a place of nightmares for Midwest teams that pretend they can handle the heat.
The cool confidence of sophomore kicker Brandon Ruiz made the decision to take three knees so easy.