Offensive coordinator Rob Likens called it the “oh crap” moment. When playing a Mike Leach offense, he knew the possibility that his team would look up at the scoreboard and say “oh crap.”
It came early, the Cougars drove down on game’s first drive with ease capped off by a 35-yard touchdown connection between quarterback Anthony Gordon and wide receiver Travell Harris.
The Sun Devils answer? A three-and-out. On the bench the offense watched the Cougars put up a field goal and Arizona State entered the second quarter without a point. The “oh crap” moment occurred.