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Arizona State Sun Devils Football History
The Arizona State Sun Devils football team competes in the Big 12 Conference and first took the field in 1897. Independent until joining the Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association in 1931, the school formerly known as Arizona State Teachers College later moved to the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) in 1962. The Sun Devils were members of the Pac-12 Conference from 1978 to 2023.
Over the years, the Sun Devils have claimed 18 conference championships: seven in the Border Conference, seven in the WAC, three in the Pac-12 and one in the Big 12. Nine titles were won under Head Coach Frank Kush, who led the team from 1958 to 1979. During his tenure, Kush also led the Sun Devils to two undefeated seasons, in 1970 and 1975, and seven bowl games. The Sun Devils have won 15 of their 33 all-time bowl game appearances.
Despite such a unique mascot, the Sun Devils first played as the Normals, Owls and Bulldogs. The current moniker and its distinct Sparky the Sun Devil mascot were adopted in 1946 and 1948, respectively. The team holds a regional rivalry with the Arizona Wildcats, who also moved to the Big 12 ahead of the 2024-25 season, and the two teams compete annually for the Territorial Cup. Distinguished ASU alumni include future Pro Football Hall of Famers Randall McDaniel, Mike Haynes, Charley Taylor and John Henry Johnson.
Arizona State Sun Devils Team Info
Conference: Big 12 Conference
Team Colors: Maroon, Gold
Team Rivals: University of Arizona Wildcats, TCU Horned Frogs, Kansas Jayhawks
Arizona State Sun Devils Football at Mountain America Stadium
The Sun Devils play on Frank Kush Field at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Opened in 1958 as Sun Devil Stadium and most recently renovated in 2019, Mountain America Stadium holds a capacity of 53,599 fans. From 1971 to 2006, Mountain America Stadium hosted the Fiesta Bowl, which doubled as the BCS National Championship Game during the 1998 and 2002 seasons. The NFL’s Arizona Cardinals also called the stadium its home turf between 1988 and 2005, and the venue presided over Super Bowl XXX in 1996.