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Arizona State vs Northwestern
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Arizona State Sun Devils | 4 | Arizona State leads |
 Northwestern Wildcats | 0 |
Meetings since 1977: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Arizona State has won the last 4 meetings.
4-0 Regular season
4-0 Last 4
43-15 Avg score
4 Longest Arizona State win run
Biggest Arizona State win 56-14 in 1978, a 42-point margin.
Every Arizona State vs Northwestern meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Arizona State win | Tempe | 52-21 |
| 2004 | Arizona State win | Evanston | 30-21 |
| 1978 | Arizona State win | Evanston | 56-14 |
| 1977 | Arizona State win | Tempe | 35-3 |
Scores from the Arizona State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1977.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Arizona State Sun Devils lead the series since 1977, 4-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Arizona State and Northwestern meet.
How to watch Arizona State vs Northwestern
When Arizona State and Northwestern are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Arizona State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Arizona State vs Northwestern time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Arizona State this season
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Arizona State vs Northwestern: the essentials
Arizona State Sun Devils vs Northwestern Wildcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the Big Ten (Power 4). Arizona State Sun Devils lead the series since 1977, 4-0. Across 4 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Arizona State vs Northwestern head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Arizona State Sun Devils team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Northwestern against the whole conference, see Northwestern vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Arizona State and Northwestern?
Arizona State Sun Devils lead the series since 1977, 4-0. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch Arizona State vs Northwestern?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Arizona State and Northwestern in the same conference?
No. Arizona State plays in the Big 12. Northwestern plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.