Sun Devil defense playing lights out through first half of Territorial Cup

Arizona State v Colorado | Dustin Bradford/GettyImagesTEMPE- The Arizona State Sun Devils are leading 7-3 over the Arizona Wildcats at halftime, as their defense is getting the job done.

In the first quarter, the Sun Devils made two huge defensive stops despite the Wildcats' successful attempts to score in the red zone.

At the same time, Arizona State has a hard time getting their hot start to the offensive end and it was the first time they have not scored a touchdown in the opening quarter since week 1.

At the beginning of the second quarter, quarterback Jeff Sims' pass was intended for wide receiver Malik McClain was instead intercepted by Arizona cornerback Michael Dansby.

However, running…