Arizona State shakes off travel delays to down UCF, reach bowl eligibility

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cardae Mack rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries as Arizona State defeated UCF 26-13 on Saturday. Despite travel delays, the Sun Devils arrived in Orlando after noon Eastern Time and overcame the disruptions to beat the Knights. Arizona State controlled the game from the start, cementing their lead with a strip-sack of UCF quarterback Alonza Barnett III.

The team scored a field goal just before halftime and added a touchdown in the fourth quarter after a long drive. Arizona State outgained UCF 165-54 yards rushing, with Mack contributing significantly. Freshman quarterback Jake Fette also had a strong performance, throwing for 196 yards. UCF struggled to move their offense and finished with 257 passing yards and a 2-yard touchdown run. The win made Arizona State bowl-eligible for the third consecutive season.