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ASU senior quarterback Manny Wilkins maintains poise in directing improbable comeback

TUCSON – No matter what happens in Arizona State's bowl game, it won't get any better than Saturday for senior quarterback Manny Wilkins.

Wilkins might never have another "mic drop" moment in his life to match leading ASU back from a 19-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a 41-40 victory at Arizona Stadium.

It was the same place where the Sun Devils were crushed 56-35 two years ago, ending their bowl chances in Wilkins' first year as a starter.

"As a senior that doesn't have an opportunity to come back, it's always awesome to go out beating this football team," Wilkins said in the quiet of Arizona Stadium once the mixed roars of disbelief and delight had subsided.