GAME BREAKDOWN
KEY MATCHUP: Colorado QB Steven Montez has developed into one of the best at his position in the Pac-12, completing 75.8 percent of his passes (91 of 120) for 1,092 yards with nine touchdowns and only two interceptions. ASU’s pass defense is average, ranked No. 6 in the Pac-12 while yielding 201.6 yards per game. The Sun Devils also allow 56.9 percent of passes to be completed.
DRAFT SLANT
–WR N’Keal Harry, a projected first or second round pick in the 2019 NFL draft, through five games has 31 receptions for 419 yards and five touchdowns. He now ranks No. 39 nationally with 83.8 receiving yards per game.
ROSTER REPORT:
–LG Casey Tucker was held out of last week’s game because of an ankle injury. It is undetermined whether he will play at Colorado this week.
–S Dasmond Tautalatasi injured his elbow in the win over Michigan State last month while making an interception. He has not played in the last three games. His status for this week’s game at Colorado is questionable.
–LB Jay Jay Wilson missed last week’s game against Oregon State with an ankle injury. His status for Saturday’s game is uncertain.
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