Arizona
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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Arizona
Drowning happens in seconds, Arizona safety experts warn as triple-digit temperatures arrive this week
GILBERT, AZ — As temperatures climb across Arizona, safety experts and parents say so does the risk around water.
“You brought them here for a reason, and you want them to keep safe at all times, and it’s the most precious things you have. Why, why would you not pay attention to them?” Ernesto Agüero said.
Agüero’s warning comes as families across the Valley head to pools and splash pads to beat the heat.
Experts say drowning can happen silently and within seconds.
“Drowning is silent. A lot of times it goes unnoticed, but it just takes seconds,” Jay Arthur, president of the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona, said.
The Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona says while child drowning deaths are down compared to recent years, the danger is far from over as summer begins. It comes as the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona (DPCA) hosted its annual “Tapping Into Water Safety” event. The event brought together organizations like the Salt River Project (SRP) and the Phoenix Fire Department.
“You have to watch the kids with your eyes. Eye-to-eye contact is critical. You can’t be on your phone. You can’t be talking to your friend,” Arthur said.
Advocates say one of the biggest misconceptions is thinking you’ll hear someone struggling in the water. Instead, they say prevention starts before a child even gets near the pool.
“Always appoint a water watcher when you have a group of people around water, and that would be an adult that’s responsible for watching the water and they’re not on their phone,” Tanya Hughes, SRP Community Activation Strategist, said.
Families say the reminders are especially important heading into another Arizona summer.
“You want them to be safe. You want them to know how to behave when they’re in the water,” Agüero said.
Experts say designated water watchers, pool barriers and swim lessons can make the difference. They also warn that distractions like phones or conversations can quickly become dangerous.
“Seconds matter; it is really important because a child can drown in just a matter of seconds,” Arthur said.
With more families potentially spending time in the water this weekend, advocates say now is the time to prepare.
“We’re telling you, we’re trying to stop this from happening,” Arthur said.
Arizona
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