People are interested in college football because it’s exciting, there are long-running rivalries, and there are times that people will never forget. ASU plays Iowa State this Saturday in the Big 12 Championship, which is the most important game in college football. You have to show how strong, smart, and driven you are in this game. This game is too important to miss, no matter how much you love the sport or how often you watch it.

Arizona State Football: A Season of Highs and Strategic Wins

There is an amazing 10-2 record for the Sun Devils going into this final. They have won five straight games. The last few games they’ve played have been truly amazing. They’ve won most of these games by more than 16 points. ASU’s strong offensive line has helped them win both running and passing games. They are 14th in how well they run the ball and 24th in how well they pass.

There is no doubt that Cam Skattebo has become a big force this season. He has run for almost 1,400 yards. The fact that his line gives up only 3.3 yards per run helps his fast-paced style of play. The calm and accurate quarterback Sam Leavitt has helped Arizona State keep the ball and make the most of its chances (he has only three turnovers in 288 tries).

Iowa State’s Challenges and Opportunities

Another team with a 10-2 record is Iowa State. They’ve done well by making teams make mistakes and using short fields to their advantage. Their defense gets one of the twenty best rates of turnovers per game in the country, which helps their offense. But they have trouble stopping the run, and Arizona State is ready to use that against them because they give up more than 5 yards per carry.

There have been times when the Cyclones’ attack was really strong, but they have had a lot of problems with being unpredictable. They are weak because they depend on mistakes to make score chances. Arizona State’s disciplined play can fix this.

What Sets This Matchup Apart?

It’s interesting to see how Phoenix and Iowa State are so different from each other. On one side, the Sun Devils are like a well-oiled machine. They have a good mix of attacking strength and plan execution. On the other hand, the Cyclones love to move quickly and get angry when they need to.

What Arizona State needs to do to win ?

“dominate the trenches” and have their strong offensive line take charge. This will make room for Skattebo and give Leavitt time to work.
Don’t make as many mistakes: Iowa State has one of the lowest turnover rates in the country, so their defense strengths will be lost if they don’t stay disciplined.
Phoenix State is placed fourth in the country for how well they score touchdowns in the red zone. This is a very important area to attack against Iowa State’s strong defense.

Things that will help Iowa State win:

In order to stop Arizona State’s offensive flow, it will be very important to get turnovers.
Do not run. Arizona State needs to fix their run defense so that they can’t run the clock and call the plays.
Use short grounds to your advantage. Iowa State could win the game if they quickly scored after making a mistake.

Predictions and Odds

The odds are that Arizona State has a small edge over the other teams because their attack and strategy are better. The over/under for this game is 49.5, and the Sun Devils are the favorite by 2.5 points. Arizona State may win this game because they are steady and can play a lot of different roles. Iowa State will beat Arizona State by 24.

How to Watch the Big 12 Championship

December 7, 2024, Saturday
It’s 12 p.m.
Fort Worth, Texas is home to AT&T Stadium.
It’s shown on ABC, and you can watch it on FuboTV.