Sun Devil football triumphs in home opener shutout
Arizona State opened the season Sept. 5, at home in Sun Devil Stadium, where they hosted Sacramento State. Here, the ASU grounds crew paints Frank Kush Field in preparation.
The Sun Devil Marching Band lines up during the Devil Walk before the big home opener.
Band members sing the ASU Fight Song during the Devil Walk. Approximately two and a half hours before kickoff, head coach Todd Graham led the team through the arena with the band playing before making their way over to the stadium.
The Sun Devil Marching Band and Colorguard perform during the Devil Walk at Wells Fargo Arena.
ASU students wait in line to enter Sun Devil Stadium.
ASU running back Deantre Lewis walks the sidelines before a 55-0 win over Sacramento State in the home opener.
Students eagerly wait for kickoff.
Sparky walks out of the Tillman Tunnel before the ASU football team makes their entrance on the field. The tunnel, named for former ASU linebacker and NFL star Pat Tillman, has a new look after undergoing renovations this summer.
Quarterback Michael Eubank bursts out of Tillman Tunnel moments before kickoff. Eubanks was 3-4 for 70 yards in the game.
Sparky pumps up the student section.
Fans cheer as wide receiver Kevin Ozier scores on a 41-yard touchdown pass.
ASU kicks an extra point in front of a packed student section.
The Sun Devil Marching Band performs between plays.
Sparky leads the crowd as the Sun Devils lead 21-0 in the second quarter. Arizona State went on to win the game 55-0 over Sacramento State.