Today at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX the No. 13 Arizona State Sun Devils (9-2, 6-2) will travel, but not far, to Arizona Stadium in Tuscon where the No. 11 Arizona Wildcats (9-2, 6-2) in an in-state Pac-12 clash that can be found online free here. Sun Devils fans can listen to the game on The Blaze 1330 AM, while Wildcats fans may do likewise on 1290 AM The Source.
The Pac-12 South title being on the line only increases the intensity of a matchup that burns hotter than the Arizona sun even without the high stakes.
"This game is the single most important game of the year for us and for our fans," Sun Devils coach Todd Graham said.
"Obviously it has a lot more meaning, both teams are going for their tenth win and the Pac-12 South championship is on the line, there is definitely a little extra importance added to this game."
Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez said that the rivalry will gain more notoriety now, however, because of the success both sides have had in 2014.
"I think it has become more relevant nationally now because of the seasons we are both having," Rodriguez said. "You know that for your fans, particularly in state, that the rivalry game is going to mean a lot to them, but I promise it doesn't mean any more to them than it does to the players and coaches."
Arizona may be at a disadvantage today though, with quarterback Anu Solomon being called a game-time decision. Solomon, a freshman with 25 touchdowns and just seven interceptions this year, was seen in a walking boot after last week's win over Utah.
The Sun Devils defense isn't getting their hopes up that he will miss the game though. "Unless his leg is cut-off I am pretty sure he will be out there," cornerback Damarious Randall said.
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