After a scoreless first quarter, Arizona State scored first following a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Andrew Walter to wide receiver Justin Taplin for an early 7–0 lead.
Kansas State finally got on the board when running back Darren Sproles rushed 41 yards for a touchdown making it 10–7.
Running back Hakim Hill answered for ASU by rushing 9 yards for a touchdown, making it 17–7.
Andrew Walter threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Mike Williams to give Arizona State a 27–20 fourth quarter lead.
With only 75 seconds left in the game, Roberson threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Derrick Evans for the winning score.