Grading the cougars: B

Quarterbacks B

Threw two touchdown passes; got close enough for late field goal.

Running backs C-

Ivory had his best game but running attack never got legs.

Wide receivers B

Despite injuries, came through when needed. New star in Anderson.

Offensive line C+

Though the Sun Devils pressured, they had only two sacks.

Defensive line B

Only a short second-half respite marred a near-perfect game.

Linebackers A-

By creating holes, Mattingly and company made life miserable for Carpenter.

Defensive backs B+

With the blitzes, the pressure was on; they re- sponded with year’s best game.

Special teams C+

Punt team was shored up and, until last attempt, field-goal unit had come through.

Coaching B+

The defensive plan shut down ASU but offense started slowly.

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