With a 20–0 victory on October 24, the Sun Devils ended UCLA's streak of 245 games, dating back to 1971, without being shut out.[1] In the annual Arizona–Arizona State football rivalry game, the Sun Devils trailed, 6–0, in the fourth quarter when Kenneth Galbreath ran 51 yards for a game-winning touchdown.[2]
The team ranked 15th in NCAA Division I-A in rushing defense, allowing 120.3 yards per game.[3] They also ranked sixth in total defense, giving up 268.8 yards per game.[4] The team's statistical leaders included Grady Benton with 1,707 passing yards, Jerone Davison with 734 rushing yards, and Eric Guliford with 506 receiving yards.[5]