The Sun Bowl brings together two programs that have become bowl season staples, but it also could present a bittersweet finale for both No. 24 North Carolina State and Arizona State on Friday at El Paso, Texas.
North Carolina State quarterback Ryan Finley has had an impeccable season and is projected to be among the top quarterbacks taken in 2018 NFL Draft should he decide to forego his final season of eligibility. He has said he will make the decision after the bowl game.
Todd Graham will coach his last game with the Sun Devils after being fired the day following a victory over Arizona in the regular-season finale.