Week 8, Fri, Oct 23, Time TBA local
Kansas State Wildcatsat Arizona State Sun Devils
Mountain America Stadium, Tempe. Fly into PHX.
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The matchup
Kansas State
3-2
Arizona State
3-2
Form, ESPN's model and the stat leaders
- Form
Arizona State has won 3 of its last 5.
Kansas State has won 3 of its last 5.
- ESPN's model
ESPN's model gives Arizona State a 37 percent chance at home.
Kansas State
- Passing YardsA. Johnson, 104/163, 1,092 YDS, 9 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing YardsA. Johnson, 39 CAR, 330 YDS, 3 TD
- Receiving YardsJ. Tibbs, 20 REC, 201 YDS, 2 TD
Arizona State
- Passing YardsC. Boley, 99/158, 1,229 YDS, 12 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing YardsK. Brown, 55 CAR, 290 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving YardsR. Harris, 34 REC, 590 YDS, 7 TD
Win chances come from ESPN's model.
What we know about Mountain America Stadium
Where visiting fans stay
From a specialist guide- Downtown Tempe. walk or light rail. Bars and restaurants on Mill Avenue and by Tempe Town Lake, a short walk or one light rail stop from the stadium.
- Downtown Phoenix. Valley Metro light rail. More hotels, on the same light rail line that runs to Tempe and the airport.
Around the stadium
From a specialist guideGetting in from the airport
From a specialist guideGetting to the stadium
Checked at the sourceTailgating
Checked at the sourceGetting in
Checked at the source- Bag policy: Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Seat cushions up to 18 inches wide with no pockets.
- Cashless: Concessions and parking are cashless, and there are no ATMs.
After the final whistle
Checked at the sourceOne thing to avoid
From a specialist guideBars near the stadium
Checked at the sourceCasey Moore's Oyster House
850 South Ash Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281
Oysters, seafood and pub food with a long beer and spirits list in a memorabilia-filled house.
Away fans: one of the best-known Irish pubs in Arizona, with an ASU crowd that welcomes visitors.
Four Peaks Brewing, 8th Street Pub
1340 E 8th St #104, Tempe, AZ 85281
Four Peaks' flagship brewery and pub in a 100-year-old former creamery and ice factory.
Away fans: brewpub for everyone; good for a group meal before a night game.
Cornish Pasty Co.
960 W. University Dr. #103, Tempe, AZ 85281
Tempe pub known for its baked pasties.
Away fans: pub with pasties and late hours; easy for visitors after the game.
Sidequests in Tempe
Listed in the order they happen. Each one earns points.
- Outing40 points
Walk Tempe Town Lake
It's a two-mile lake on the Salt River just north of Tempe Butte, crossed by the old Mill Avenue bridges.
Free. The day before
- Outing75 points
Hike A Mountain
Tempe Butte, with its 60-foot gold A, sits right behind the stadium, and the trail gives you views over campus and downtown Tempe. Go early, before the heat kicks in.
Free. The day before
- Tailgate65 points
Pitchfork Pregame
There's a free public tailgate north of Desert Financial Arena starting 3 hours before kickoff, then the band plays a free pregame concert on the arena's south side an hour before kickoff.
Free. 3 hours before kickoff
- Ritual75 points
Sun Devil Walk
Two and a half hours before kickoff the team, Sparky, the spirit squad, and the band walk Ellie Zeigler Way from Packard Drive to the southeast stadium entrance.
Free. 2 hours 30 minutes before kickoff
Seats and views
Where each part of Mountain America Stadium sits, and what you see from it.
What kind of game day do you want?
Pick one and Scout shows you where to sit.