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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

3-1

Arizona State

2-1

62% to winESPN's model39% to win
Form, ESPN's model and the stat leaders
Form

Arizona State has won 2 of its last 5.

Kansas State has won 4 of its last 5.

ESPN's model

ESPN's model gives Arizona State a 39 percent chance at home.

Kansas State

W24-14 vs COLOW71-3 vs NICHW34-7 vs WSUW31-20 vs TULNL31-26 @ CIN
  • Passing YardsA. Johnson, 88/133, 910 YDS, 7 TD, 2 INT
  • Rushing YardsA. Johnson, 30 CAR, 291 YDS, 3 TD
  • Receiving YardsD. Salley Jr., 11 REC, 178 YDS, 1 TD

Arizona State

L23-7 vs ARIZL42-39 vs DUKEW70-7 vs MORGL48-20 @ TA&MW24-17 vs KU
  • Passing YardsC. Boley, 53/84, 736 YDS, 9 TD, 2 INT
  • Rushing YardsK. Brown, 43 CAR, 227 YDS, 1 TD
  • Receiving YardsR. Harris, 19 REC, 374 YDS, 5 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 guide
Downtown Tempe and Mill Avenue, next to the ASU campus by Tempe Town Lake, with bars, patios and the light rail.

Getting in from the airport

From a specialist guide
PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor, 3 miles east of downtown Phoenix. Take the PHX Sky Train to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station, then Valley Metro light rail to Veterans Way/College Ave by the stadium.

Getting to the stadium

Checked at the source
Valley Metro light rail. Veterans Way/College Ave station, west of the stadium. Tempe Streetcar. Marina Heights stop, north side of the stadium. Orbit free neighborhood bus to ASU campus.

Tailgating

Checked at the source
Tailgate in your own space in the surface lots. Stadium Structure and Packard Drive Structure tailgating is for season ticket holders, with rooftop grilling allowed. Pass holder lots open 7 hours before kickoff, guest pay lots 5.5 hours before. Clear out within 1 hour after the game. Propane grills only, no charcoal or open flames. Beer and wine only: no spirits, no kegs, no glass. The Dos Equis Pitchfork Pregame north of Desert Financial Arena starts 3 hours before kickoff and is free. The Coors Light Sun Devil Tailgate at the Desert Arboretum is for members and VIPs. RVs and buses park for $100. REVELxp sells reserved tailgate spots with food and gear.

Getting 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 source
Walk to the Veterans Way/College Ave light rail stop west of the stadium. On Saturdays trains run every 15 minutes, dropping to every 20 minutes after 7 PM. Tailgaters must clear the lots within 1 hour after the game.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Don't bring a backpack, fanny pack or mesh bag, and don't bring cash: the stadium and parking are cashless and there are no ATMs. No re-entry once your ticket is scanned.

Bars near the stadium

Checked at the source

  • Casey 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

In the order they happen. Each one earns points.

  1. Outing40 points

    Walk Tempe Town Lake

    A two-mile lake on the Salt River, just north of Tempe Butte. The old Mill Avenue bridges cross right over it.

    Free. The day before

  2. Outing75 points

    Hike A Mountain

    Tempe Butte carries a 60-foot gold A and looks down on the stadium. The trail climbs to views of campus and downtown Tempe. Go early, before the heat hits.

    Free. The day before

  3. Tailgate65 points

    Pitchfork Pregame

    Free public tailgate north of Desert Financial Arena, starting 3 hours before kickoff. The band plays a free pregame concert on the arena's south side an hour before kickoff.

    Free. 3 hours before kickoff

  4. 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. They go 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.

Lower level, end zoneLower level, corner, home sideLower level, home sidelineLower level, corner, home sideLower level, end zoneLower level, corner, visitor sideLower level, visitor sidelineLower level, corner, visitor sideClub and loge level, end zoneClub and loge level, corner, home sideClub and loge level, home sidelineClub and loge level, corner, home sideClub and loge level, end zoneClub and loge level, corner, visitor sideClub and loge level, visitor sidelineClub and loge level, corner, visitor sideUpper level, end zoneUpper level, corner, home sideUpper level, home sidelineUpper level, corner, home sideUpper level, end zoneUpper level, corner, visitor sideUpper level, visitor sidelineUpper level, corner, visitor sideHomeVisitors
Lower level1 to 32Club and loge level201 to 214Upper level301 to 316Tap any part of the stadium to see its view.