STARKVILLE — Arizona State entered Saturday’s matchup against Mississippi State ready for a bounce-back performance from the home opener after falling to No. 12 in the AP’s poll this week.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Instead, the Sun Devils fell to the Bulldogs in a late-game thriller, 24-20, suffering their first loss of the season.

Sep 6, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Anthony Evans III (3) runs after a catch for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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