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Iowa State vs Arizona State score updates, analysis for Big 12 championship game today
ASU wins Territorial Cup against Arizona and claims a Big 12 championship spot
ASU wins Territorial Cup against Arizona and claims a Big 12 championship spot
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The Arizona State football team continues its 2024 season with the Big 12 Championship Game against Iowa State today.
Follow our live updates of the game, played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for the latest score, news, notes, highlights and analysis of the Big 12 title game between the Sun Devils and the Cyclones on Saturday.
Arizona State beat Arizona last week, 49-7. Iowa State defeated Kansas State, 29-21.
ASU football is 10-2 overall and 7-2 in Big 12 play. Iowa State also went 10-2 overall and 7-2 in conference play.
The winner of this game earns a berth in the College Football Playoff.
Watch Big 12 title game on FUBO (free trial)
ASU football vs Iowa State preview, prediction
Who has the edge in today’s Arizona State vs Iowa State Big 12 championship game?
The Arizona Republic’s Michelle Gardner previewed and predicted the game in her scouting report, writing that the lack of an Arizona State kicking game could have an outcome on the game.
She wrote: “The Sun Devils are playing with house money at this point. They hardly expected to be in this position. They will be hard-pressed to overcome the loss of one of their premier playmakers, Jordyn Tyson. Championship games often come down to the small things, and the fact that ASU does not have a reliable kicker is no small thing.”
You can read her Big 12 title game preview and see her prediction for the game here.
What’s at stake in Big 12 title game between Iowa State, Arizona State
The Big 12 championship is obviously on the line in today’s Iowa State vs ASU football game at AT&T Stadium, but there’s a lot more on the line.
The winner of this game will earn a spot in the College Football Playoff, which has expanded to 12 teams this season and the bragging rights that come with it.
Just being in this game is a huge accomplishment for the Cyclones and Sun Devils. A victory and College Football Playoff appearance would be a incredible feat for both teams and no doubt help in exposure, recruiting and recognition for either program.
So, saying a lot is on the line in this game is an understatement.
Jordyn Tyson injury looms large for Arizona State vs Iowa State
The Sun Devils lost their leading wide receiver in their win over Arizona last week to injury and it is a huge blow for Arizona State, which has relied heavily on Jordyn Tyson all season.
Tyson had 75 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns before going down with the injury.
No one else is even close to matching that receiving production for ASU.
How will ASU respond without Tyson? That’s a key to the Big 12 championship game against Iowa State today.
How Arizona State, Iowa State got to Big 12 championship game today
The Sun Devils were 5-2 on the season after falling to Cincinnati on Oct. 19 (and 2-2 in the Big 12). They then rattled off five straight conference wins to earn their berth in the title game today, beating Oklahoma State, UCF, Kansas State, BYU and Arizona.
Iowa State started the season 7-0, before losing two straight games to Texas Tech and Kansas. The Cyclones rebounded to make the championship game with wins over Cincinnati, Utah, and Kansas State.
Colorado, BYU, Arizona State and Iowa State all finished 7-2 in Big 12 play, but ASU and ISU got in the title game due to the conference’s tiebreaker scenarios falling their way.
First-ever matchup between Arizona State, Iowa State in college football
The Big 12 championship game is the first-ever matchup for Iowa State and Arizona State in football.
That’s hard to believe, but true. The Cyclones and Sun Devils have never faced off on the football field.
Now Big 12 rivals, these schools should start playing each other often, even with 16 teams in the conference.
Playing in the Big 12 championship game with the conference title and a College Football Playoff spot on the line is certainly an amazing way to start a rivalry.
Big 12 championship game uniforms: What Arizona State, Iowa State are wearing today
The Cyclones are going with their white uniforms for the game today.
The Sun Devils are wearing their maroon jerseys with gold pants and gold sparky helmets.
How to watch or stream Arizona State vs Iowa State in Big 12 championship
The game can be seen at Noon Eastern time on ABC.
The Big 12 title game will stream on streaming services that carry ABC, including FUBO.
Joe Tessitore (play-by-play) and Jesse Palmer (analyst) are scheduled to be the Big 12 championship game announcers.
What channel is the Big 12 championship on in Arizona?
The game can be seen on ABC affiliates in Arizona, which is Channel 15 in the Phoenix area and Channel 9 in Tucson.
The game starts at 10 a.m. MST, which is also 10 a.m. Arizona time today. It is at 11 a.m. Central time.
The game will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Iowa State is now a 1-point favorite over Arizona State in odds for the conference title game, according to BetMGM Sportsbook (ASU opened as a 2.5-point favorite).
The Sun Devils are -110 on the moneyline. The Cyclones are also -110.
The over/under for the game is set at 50.5 points.
ESPN gives Iowa State a 55% chance to defeat Arizona State in the college football game today, with ASU given a 45% shot.
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Cardinals’ Burch shares what he learned as a rookie in 2025
Arizona Cardinals second-year player Jordan Burch says his defensive line teammates have formed a bond heading into the 2026 NFL season.
Last year in early July, Cardinals edge rusher Jordan Burch was a rookie third-round draft pick out of Oregon who was looking forward to his first NFL training camp and eventual first season.
That rookie year is behind him now, and Burch has identified what he needs to improve on heading into his second season. He said he now knows what to expect and look for, and after talking with outside linebackers coach Matt Feeney, Burch built an offseason plan with which he was comfortable.
“I don’t think anything was like a surprise,” Burch said on Thursday, July 9, at the Cardinals’ Tempe headquarters. “I kind of know what to prep for, so this offseason I can look at my old plays, and then I can call my coach and tell him, from last year to this year, what does he want to see on the field.”
Burch seeks to improve his pass rush. He played in all 17 games last season and had five solo tackles with a sack, and also broke up three passes.
Much of his position was dropping into pass coverage, so Burch looks to recognize pass catchers’ routes better in 2026. He gets help from veteran Josh Sweat, who is there to answer questions about the position they share.
“Every week, every game going against somebody good,” Burch said about takeaways from last season. “The talent of the quarterbacks. We’re playing the Rams, how quickly they get the ball out.”
Burch looks forward to building a stronger bond with his teammates, having invited some of them for dinner or to watch TV. He said he was happy with his progress as a player throughout last season.
The Cardinals open training camp Wednesday, July 22, at State Farm Stadium. It’s a week earlier than most teams because Arizona plays the Carolina Panthers in the Aug. 6 Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.
Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald will be among those inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Aug. 8.
A new study has ranked Arizona as one of the worst states to move to for two years in a row, largely due to what it calls a poor quality of life.
The study conducted by Consumer Affairs analyzed the best states to move to in the United States, putting Arizona at the bottom of the list.
Before Arizonans get too defensive about the Grand Canyon State, Consumer Affairs used factors such as affordability, safety, economic strength and education to measure each state, leaving out factors like entertainment, retirement benefits and other considerations that may be important to people living here.
Popular states such as California and New York also landed at the bottom of the list due to their lack of affordability, even though they both have some of the best health care and education in the nation, Consumer Affairs noted.
Here’s why the study says you shouldn’t move to Arizona. Do you agree?
Why you shouldn’t move to Arizona
Arizona ranked No. 10 out of the worst states to move to, scoring especially poorly in quality of life.
Quality of life was measured by the state’s Social Progress Index, average air quality, weather, environmental protection and number of national parks. Due to Arizona’s extreme summers and Phoenix’s consistently poor air quality, it’s easy to see why Arizona ranked No. 44 in quality of life out of 50 states, even though the Grand Canyon is one of the most popular national parks in the nation.
However, Arizona also ranked poorly in other categories, sitting at No. 42 in health care and education, No. 41 in safety and No. 34 in affordability out of 50 states.
There was one category Arizona did impressively well in, ranking No. 5 in economic strength even as one of the youngest states in the country. Still, Arizona’s economic power wasn’t enough to boost its ranking.
Top 10 worst states to move to
Arizona wasn’t alone; some of the biggest states in the country were also considered the worst states to move to in 2026.
- New Mexico
- Louisiana
- California
- Arkansas
- Oklahoma
- Nevada
- Alaska
- Mississippi
- Oregon
- Arizona
Top 10 best states to move to
- Utah
- New Hampshire
- Idaho
- Minnesota
- Massachusetts
- Maine
- North Dakota
- Pennsylvania
- Iowa
- South Dakota
PHOENIX — Arizona’s ACA marketplace enrollment fell from 363,000 to just over 255,000 in a single year — a nearly 30% decline and the third-largest annual drop in the country.
Rising premiums and expired tax credits are driving the trend, with the average benchmark plan premium in Arizona now at $532 — up 30% from 2025.
In the player above, ABC15 Data Analyst Garrett Archer takes a look inside the numbers on how healthcare premiums are impacting health insurance enrollment.
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