Arizona State vs. Duke in Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl pits the Arizona State Sun Devils against the Duke Blue Devils on Wednesday in El Paso, Texas, as both teams seek to cap their seasons with a victory in this postseason matchup. The game kicks off at 2 p.m. ET at the Sun Bowl stadium, with coverage on CBS.

Arizona State enters with an 8-4 overall record and a 6-3 mark in the Big 12 Conference, aiming to rebound from a disappointing 23-7 loss to in-state rival Arizona in their regular-season finale. That defeat, which included five turnovers, snapped a three-game winning streak highlighted by a 26-22 upset over then-No. 4 Texas Tech, the Red Raiders' only loss of the year. The Sun Devils also fell short in the Big 12 championship game, where similar mistakes proved costly. Quarterback Jeff Sims, a senior making his final start for Arizona State, threw for nearly 900 yards and rushed for about 500 this season, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. In the Arizona loss, Sims accounted for the team's lone touchdown on the ground. Head coach Kenny Dillingham confirmed Sims would lead the offense, praising his consistency and leadership over three seasons with the program.