Five focal points Arizona State needs to excel at against Texas State

Sam Leavitt needs to return to formArizona State has some things to clean up after its 24-20 loss to Mississippi State. The Sun Devils had a sloppy game with much to be desired.Â

1. Will the offense start fast?

The offense failed to score until the clock hit triple zeros in the first half. If the Sun Devils want to be successful in the future against better teams, they have to have an offense that fires on all cylinders at all times. They will start fast against a weaker Texas State team, but can they start fast in conference games in the future?

2. Will the defense prevent the big explosives?

The defense performed well except for a few costly plays. The Sun Devils only allowed 192 yards if you…