Iowa State vs. Arizona State: Live updates, scores, highlights for Big 12 Championship Game
Championship Saturday starts with the Big 12. Iowa State and Arizona State will square off in the conference title game, hoping to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff.
The Sun Devils came in as the projected conference champion in the 12-team bracket following the penultimate rankings reveal. However, the Cyclones ranked right behind them, and the winner will be one of the five highest-ranked conference champions. Therefore, it will earn a spot in the field.
Both teams take 10-2 records into the Big 12 Championship. Arizona State ended the regular season on a five-game winning streak while Iowa State won its last three games, so both teams bring some momentum into the matchup at AT&T Stadium.
The Big 12 Championship kicks off Saturday at Noon ET on ABC. The winer will then get ready to learn its matchup in the College Football Playoff.
Arizona State converts to re-take lead
12/07/2024 11:36:08 AM
Sam Leavitt kept it himself on 3rd and Goal – after a near-disaster play on first down – and found the end zone. That put Arizona State back on top, 10-7, with 2:46 left in the first quarter.
Sun Devils turn 4th-and-1 into big play
12/07/2024 11:31:44 AM
At its own 34-yard line, Arizona State opted to go for it on 4th and 1. Sam Leavitt turned it into a huge play, finding Melquan Stovall for a 63-yard pass to get the Sun Devils down to the 3-yard line. That set up a 1st and goal.
Iowa State responds, takes 7-3 lead
12/07/2024 11:23:01 AM
Iowa State put together a surgical 11-play, 75-yard touchdown drive after Arizona State’s game-opening field goal. Rocco Becht connected with Carson Hansen for a 3-yard touchdown to put the Cyclones out in front, 7-3.
Arizona State strikes first
12/07/2024 11:13:06 AM
Cam Skattebo kickstarted the Arizona State offense with a big first play, and the Sun Devils got on the board first. Carston Kieffer’s 32-yard field goal was good as ASU took a 3-0 lead with 11:51 to go in the first quarter.
Kickoff
12/07/2024 11:02:58 AM
Iowa State won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. Arizona State will receive the opening kickoff. Jace Gilbert’s kick went out the back of the end zone, so the Cyclones will start with the ball at their own 25-yard line.
Final Big 12 Championship line
12/07/2024 10:43:43 AM
Iowa State is a 1.5-point favorite over Arizona State in the Big 12 Championship according to FanDuel. The over-under is 50.5
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