The Sun Devils (9-2) dropped to thirteenth in the BCS after their loss to USC Thursday night. No surprises there. Had the second half been closer a higher ranking would have been possible. But no point dwelling in the past as a number of possible scenarios are possible for the future:
- A trip to the Rose Bowl is still possible if we beat U of A and UCLA surprises everyone by defeating USC.
- A Fiesta Bowl appearance is possible if we win and Missouri beats Oklahoma in the Big 12 title game.
- If we win and Oklahoma wins, we’re looking at the Holiday Bowl.
- Worst case scenario appears to be the Sun Bowl.
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