Fansided · Sep 7, 2025
Sun Devils fall to Mississippi State in heartbreaking 24-20 nail biter
Arizona State v Mississippi State | Justin Ford/GettyImagesThis game will haunt the Sun Devils for some time.
No. 12 Arizona State ventured into the rowdy confines of Davis Wade Stadium to face Mississippi State, hoping to put forth a more complete effort than they did in their win against FCS Northern Arizona last week. That didn't happen, as they walked out of there with a 24-20 loss in the most heartbreaking fashion.
Arizona State started off about as poorly as you could imagine. Their defense got roasted for a touchdown just four plays into the game. The offense was no better, punting frequently in the first half and watching Sam Leavitt look like a shell of his former self.