Arizona State Clinches Big 12 Title Hopes with Thrilling 25-23 Win Over West Virginia
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In a heart-stopping match, Arizona State kept its Big 12 title hopes alive with a narrow 25-23 win over West Virginia on Saturday. Quarterback Jeff Sims played a pivotal role, throwing for 207 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 81 yards on 17 carries. The Sun Devils, who had a bye week, returned to the field with a chance to win their second consecutive Big 12 championship. Although they blew a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter, Arizona State managed to hold on thanks to Jesus Gomez's 49-yard field goal and Keith Abney II's interception with 1:30 left on the clock. West Virginia's Scotty Fox Jr. threw for 353 yards and two touchdowns, but also had a late interception that sealed the Mountaineers' fate. Fox's 75-yard touchdown pass to Jeff Weimer in the second quarter and Cyncir Bowers' 90-yard touchdown catch with a swing pass on third-and-27 put the Mountaineers in the lead, 23-22, in the fourth quarter. The victory marked Arizona State's third consecutive win, with the team now trailing No. 8 Texas Tech by a single game in the Big 12 standings. The Sun Devils will face Colorado next Saturday, while West Virginia will host Texas Tech on November 29. The win showcases Arizona State's ability to pull off late victories, a trait that has become a hallmark of their season. With Sims leading the offense, the Sun Devils have proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with in the Big 12, and their title hopes remain very much alive.
