Sims' 228 Yards Lift ASU; Bowl Clinched

Arizona State defeated Iowa State 24-19, reviving its Big 12 title hopes and clinching a bowl berth for a second straight season. Senior quarterback Jeff Sims rushed for a program-record 228 yards by a QB, including an 88-yard touchdown, and also made timely throws. The Sun Devils were hampered by multiple injuries and staff absences, but edge rusher Justin Wodtly, the defense and coaches (Kenny Dillingham, DC Brian Ward, OC Marcus Arroyo) delivered pivotal performances. ASU remained outside the AP Top 25 but picked up votes and still must win its remaining conference games and rely on other league results to preserve a College Football Playoff path. Iowa State dropped its fourth straight loss as its run defense struggled and QB Rocco Becht’s passing was hampered by miscommunications and injury issues.