TEMPE, Ariz. – Arizona State freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels (Freshman of the Week) and sophomore defensive end Jermayne Lole (Defensive Lineman of the Week) both earned Pac-12 Player of the Week recognition for their performances in ASU's 10-7 upset of No. 18 Michigan State in East Lansing.
Daniels, who also earned Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honors after ASU's week one win over Kent State, led ASU to the game-winning touchdown in Saturday's win over the Spartans. With ASU down 7-3 and 3:34 remaining, Daniels moved ASU 75 yards in 11 plays against a Michigan State defense that came into the game ranked No. 13 in total defense and No. 1 in rushing defense and had allowed ASU to gain only 141 yards up to that point in the game. On the drive, Daniels completed 4-of-7 passes for 52 yards, including a 40-yard strike to WR Brandon Aiyuk that moved ASU into MSU territory. Daniels rushed three times for 27 yards on the drive, including a 15-yard scramble for a first down on 4th& 13 at the MSU 28. He also ran for seven yards on 3rd& 5 at the MSU 8 that set up ASU with a 1st& goal at the MSU 1. One play later, RB Eno Benjamin scored the game-winning touchdown. In addition to his fourth-quarter heroics, Daniels led ASU to a field goal in the second quarter on 10-play, 48-yard drive that included back-to-back, 15-yard completions. Daniels did not have any turnovers in the game against an MSU defense that came into the game No. 8 in the nation in turnovers gained.
Lole was the leader among ASU's defensive linemen with a career-high eight tackles and was responsible for ASU's only sack of the game. Lole, who is currently tied for fourth on the team in combined tackles (17) and tied for the team lead in sacks (1.5), contributed to a defensive effort that allowed only seven points for the third straight game in addition to holding MSU 32.5 points below its scoring average of 39.5 in first two games. After MSU moved into ASU territory on its first drive of the second half, Lole sacked MSU QB Brian Lewerke for a loss of four yards on first down. His QB hurry forced Lewerke into an incompletion on the following play. MSU would give up the ball on downs two plays later.
The Sun Devils (3-0), ranked No. 24 in this week's AP poll, return to action on Saturday when they host Colorado in the Pac-12 opener for both teams. Kickoff at Sun Devil Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST. Single-game tickets for ASU's next three home games – vs. Colorado (Sept. 21), vs. Washington State (Oct. 12) and vs. USC (Nov. 9) – are currently on sale and can be purchased at www.sundeviltickets.com or by contacting the Sun Devil Athletics Ticket Office at 480-727-0000.
Daniels, who also earned Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honors after ASU's week one win over Kent State, led ASU to the game-winning touchdown in Saturday's win over the Spartans. With ASU down 7-3 and 3:34 remaining, Daniels moved ASU 75 yards in 11 plays against a Michigan State defense that came into the game ranked No. 13 in total defense and No. 1 in rushing defense and had allowed ASU to gain only 141 yards up to that point in the game. On the drive, Daniels completed 4-of-7 passes for 52 yards, including a 40-yard strike to WR Brandon Aiyuk that moved ASU into MSU territory. Daniels rushed three times for 27 yards on the drive, including a 15-yard scramble for a first down on 4th& 13 at the MSU 28. He also ran for seven yards on 3rd& 5 at the MSU 8 that set up ASU with a 1st& goal at the MSU 1. One play later, RB Eno Benjamin scored the game-winning touchdown. In addition to his fourth-quarter heroics, Daniels led ASU to a field goal in the second quarter on 10-play, 48-yard drive that included back-to-back, 15-yard completions. Daniels did not have any turnovers in the game against an MSU defense that came into the game No. 8 in the nation in turnovers gained.
Lole was the leader among ASU's defensive linemen with a career-high eight tackles and was responsible for ASU's only sack of the game. Lole, who is currently tied for fourth on the team in combined tackles (17) and tied for the team lead in sacks (1.5), contributed to a defensive effort that allowed only seven points for the third straight game in addition to holding MSU 32.5 points below its scoring average of 39.5 in first two games. After MSU moved into ASU territory on its first drive of the second half, Lole sacked MSU QB Brian Lewerke for a loss of four yards on first down. His QB hurry forced Lewerke into an incompletion on the following play. MSU would give up the ball on downs two plays later.
The Sun Devils (3-0), ranked No. 24 in this week's AP poll, return to action on Saturday when they host Colorado in the Pac-12 opener for both teams. Kickoff at Sun Devil Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST. Single-game tickets for ASU's next three home games – vs. Colorado (Sept. 21), vs. Washington State (Oct. 12) and vs. USC (Nov. 9) – are currently on sale and can be purchased at www.sundeviltickets.com or by contacting the Sun Devil Athletics Ticket Office at 480-727-0000.