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ASU Football Sees Playoff Hopes Dwindle with Loss to Houston

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A collective sense of disappointment filled Mountain America Stadium as No. 24 ASU football suffered a 24-16 defeat to Houston in a sloppy, mistake-filled game. The Sun Devils were plagued by penalties and miscues, matching their season-high in penalties with 12 for 76 yards. Redshirt senior Jesus Gomez missed two field goals, and the offense was held scoreless through the first three quarters, marking the first time ASU has lost at home since November 25, 2023, against Arizona.

Key Takeaways:

  • ASU's loss to Houston marked their first home defeat since November 25, 2023, against Arizona.
  • The Sun Devils matched their season-high in penalties with 12 for 76 yards, contributing to their struggles.
  • Redshirt senior Jesus Gomez missed two field goals, hindering the team's scoring efforts.
  • The ASU offense was held scoreless through the first three quarters, a first in the season.
  • Redshirt senior Jeff Sims created a spark in the fourth quarter, connecting with redshirt senior Chamon Metayer for a 27-yard touchdown.
  • ASU's defense struggled to contain Houston quarterback Conner Weigman, who rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 201 yards and a touchdown.
  • The Sun Devils' special teams continued to be an issue, with punting woes and a penalty on a return.
  • Senior linebacker Keyshaun Elliott acknowledged the difficulty in containing Houston's run game, citing the need for extra support.
  • ASU's offense regained its footing in the fourth quarter, with the tight end room contributing to the scores.

Statistics:

  • ASU matched their season-high in penalties with 12 for 76 yards.
  • Jesus Gomez missed two field goals in the game.
  • The ASU offense was held scoreless through the first three quarters.
  • Conner Weigman rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 201 yards and a touchdown.
  • ASU's defense allowed 24 points to Houston, with 14 points coming in the first half.
  • Jeff Sims completed a 27-yard touchdown pass to Chamon Metayer in the fourth quarter.
  • ASU's special teams unit was plagued by punting woes and a penalty on a return.

Sources:

  • "ASU football sees playoff hopes dwindle after loss to Houston"

Niall Rosenberg, October 25, 2025, 11:43pm MST

  • Adam Peters, photograph of ASU football team kneels before game

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  • Adam Peters, photograph of ASU redshirt senior tight end Chamon Metayer (7) catches the ball

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