They were led by second-year coach Todd Graham and played their home games at Sun Devil Stadium.

[1] [3] 1st quarter scoring: ASU – De'Marieya Nelson 16 yard pass from Taylor Kelly (Gonzalez kick); ASU – Kevin Ozier 41 yard pass from Taylor Kelly (Gonzalez kick).

The Badgers were in possession of the football with 18 seconds left, hoping to kick a game-winning field goal.

[4] Upon the hike Quarterback Joel Stave knelt in the middle of the field to center the ball for their kicker.

[5] Replays showed that Stave did get his knee down for a brief second, however Arizona State believed that it was a fumble, and ASU Anthony Jones dove on top of the ball, with the game clock running.

[5] Umpire Jack Folliard motioned to Stave acknowledging his knee, however the rest of the officiating crew allegedly did not see this signal.

[5] Initially after the game ASU coach Todd Graham stated "The quarterback put the ball on the ground while he was still standing up, he hadn't been tackled," and "So that should have been a turnover.

"[4] And after watching the footage after the game he acknowledged the officiating error when he stated "You win or you lose.

The next day saw sports commentators and articles who reported on the "bizarre end" of the game in Tempe.

[10][11][12] Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott made a statement when announcing the reprimand; "After a thorough review, we have determined that the officials fell short of the high standard in which the Pac-12 games should be managed.

3rd quarter scoring: USC – Tre Madden 24 yard run (Heidari kick); ASU – D. J.

4th quarter scoring: COL – Christian Powell 8 yard run (Oliver kick).

2nd quarter scoring: WSU – Gabe Marks 34 yard pass from Connor Halliday (Furney kick); ASU – D.J.

3rd quarter scoring: WSU – Jeremiah Laufasa 4 yard run (Furney kick); ASU – D.J.

3rd quarter scoring: OSU – Caleb Smith 6 yard pass from Sean Mannion (Romaine kick).

1st quarter scoring: STAN – Tyler Gaffney 69-yard run (Jordan Williamson kick); ASU – D. J.