Fansided · Nov 29, 2025
Lopsided turnover battle leads to Sun Devils losing Territorial Cup
Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Jeff Sims (2) against the Arizona Wildcats during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesTEMPE, Ariz. – The old adage “defense wins championships” proved to be true once again. It was the Sun Devil offense that struggled against the Arizona defense, as the Wildcats forced turnovers in the 99th edition of the Territorial Cup.
Arizona State football (8-4, 6-3 Big 12) fell to Arizona (8-4, 5-4 Big 12) by a score of 23-7. The Sun Devils lost the turnover battle 5-1.
“You can’t have five turnovers,” Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham said.