BOULDER — Arizona State took a commanding 42-17 win against Colorado on Saturday night after a fourth-quarter offensive surge, but the Sun Devils’ future remains unknown in the Big 12 playoff picture.
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Nov 22, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Makari Vickers (10) tackles Arizona State Sun Devils running back Raleek Brown (3) in the first quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
ASU’s Raleek Brown controlled the ground game throughout, finishing with 255 rushing yards against the Buffaloes and securing the most in program history in a road game. He had one rushing touchdown, an 88-yard score.
The Sun Devils held the Buffaloes scoreless in the second and fourth quarters, with Keyshaun Elliott recording two sacks and five tackles to keep CU from gaining momentum.
Nov 22, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils kicker Jesus Gomez (35) prepares to kick a successful field goal in the first quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
While the the offense showed out against Colorado, the defense stuttered. ASU had four turnovers in the win, something head coach Kenny Dillingham wasn’t happy about post-game.
“You can’t lose the turnover battle 4-1,” Dillingham said, according to Devils Digest. “You’re gonna win five percent of your games if not less… So one, that’s gotta get cleaned up before next week.”
Nov 22, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Adrian Wilson (6) pushes Colorado Buffaloes running back Micah Welch (29) out of bounds in the first quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Despite an 8-3 record, Arizona State still has work to do before it has a chance to defend its Big 12 title. With BYU’s win over Cincinnati, the Sun Devils will need more than a win next Friday to secure their place.
If ASU wins, these scenarios must also happen: BYU loses to UCF, or Texas Tech loses at West Virginia and Utah loses at Kansas.
The Sun Devils won’t control their destiny going into the final week of the regular season, but will have a chance to finish out strong after a year plagued by injuries.
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— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) November 23, 2025
Arizona State now prepares for its final game of the regular season and the much-anticipated Territorial Cup against Arizona on Friday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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