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We want you to pick this week’s #DevilStandout. The four nominees are listed below, so tweet your pick to @FootballASU with hashtag #DevilStandout and the winner will be announced Monday.

Offense — #Grice – Senior running back Marion Grice notched four touchdowns, including two rushing and two receiving, to help ASU post its most points ever against USC and the second-most points in Pac-10/12 competition. 

  This is the second four-touchdown game of the season for Grice, who leads the nation with 12 touchdowns, including eight rushing and four receiving, through four games this season, and he has 18 touchdowns, including 13 rushing and five receiving, over the past seven games.

  He lined up at running back, kick returner and played wildcat quarterback against the Trojans as he recorded 177 all-purpose yards, including 65 rushing on 12 carries, 36 receiving on seven catches (tied for a team-high) and 78 kick return, that contributed to the Devils’ 612 total yards of offense, the most in a conference game since 2000.

  Grice is averaging a touchdown nearly 15 percent of the time he touches the ball this season and for his career he is averaging a touchdown per every 7.4 touches (31 touchdowns on 231 touches).  

  Defense – #Darby – Senior safety Alden Darby collected a pair of interceptions against the Trojans, including a 46-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter.

This marks the second straight game against the Trojans that Darby has recorded a pick-six after his 70-yard TD return in last year’s game at the Coliseum.

Offense – #OLine – The starting offensive line for the Sun Devils did not allow a sack all game against the Trojans, a team that ranked first in the Pac-12 and fourth in the nation in that category with four per game.

  Offense - #Kelly - Taylor Kelly passed for three touchdowns and 351 yards on the Trojan defense, the second-highest by any quarterback in the ASU-USC series and the most for a Sun Devil. His performance tonight is the seventh time he has eclipsed 300 yards through the air, including all four this season. His seven games with 300+ yards are tied for third most for any ASU quarterback in history.

NATIONAL STAT RANKS

TEAM

ASU is No. 4 in fumbles lost (1)

ASU is No. 7 nationally in passing offense (358.8)

ASU is No. 9 nationally in fewest penalties per game (3.50)

ASU is No. 11 nationally in scoring offense (44.3)

ASU is No. 13 nationally in turnover margin (1.3)

ASU is No. 14 nationally in first downs defense (62)

ASU is No. 15 nationally in fewest penalty yards per game (33.75)

ASU is No. 15 nationally in total offense (505.0)

ASU is No. 20 nationally in turnovers gained (10)

ASU is No. 21 nationally in tackles for loss allowed (18)

ASU is No. 23 nationally in passes intercepted (6)

ASU is No. 24 nationally in turnovers lost (5)

ASU is No. 28 nationally in first downs offense (104)

ASU is No. 28 nationally in fumbles recovered (4)

ASU is No. 28 nationally in kickoff return defense (18.75)

INDIVIDUAL

Marion Grice is No. 1 nationally in rushing TDs (8)

Marion Grice is No. 1 nationally in scoring (18.0)

Marion Grice is No. 11 nationally in all purpose yards (161.25)

Marion Grice is No. 15 nationally in receiving TDs (4)

Marion Grice is No. 19 nationally in points responsible for per game (18.0)

Marion Grice is No. 20 nationally in points responsible for (72)

Taylor Kelly is No. 3 nationally in passing yards per game (342.5)

Taylor Kelly is No. 4 nationally in total offense (373.5)

Taylor Kelly is No. 7 nationally in passing yards (1,370)

Taylor Kelly is No. 9 nationally in completions per game (26.25)

Taylor Kelly is No. 11 nationally in passing TDs (11)

Taylor Kelly is No. 25 nationally in points responsible for (66)

Jaelen Strong is No. 13 nationally in receptions per game (7.8)

Jaelen Strong is No. 14 nationally in receiving yards per game (108.3)

Jaelen Strong is No. 18 nationally in receiving yards (433)

Grandville Taylor is No. 11 nationally in fumbles recovered (0.50)

Alden Darby is No. 32 nationally in interceptions (0.5)

Zane Gonzalez is No. 20 nationally in field goals per game (1.5)

If you’re a member of #SunDevilNation living outside of Arizona, then we have you covered for tonight’s #MaroonMonsoon against USC. Whether you’re living in New York City or Colorado Springs, Colo., check out our viewing guide for where to watch the game or check out the ASU Alumni Association’s game watching locations map at http://alumni.asu.edu/events/game-watching. #GoDevils

Pregame Party on Mill Ave. Gather with fellow Sun Devil fans for Devils on Mill, a special pregame event three hours before the ASU vs. USC game on Sept. 28. Enjoy live music, food, games, photo booths, and special appearances from Sparky and the Spirit Squad.   Bay Area Chapters San Francisco Boardroom 1609 Powell St. www.boardroomsf.com

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