1963 Arizona State Sun Devils football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1963 Arizona State Sun Devils football Western Athletic Conference WAC 13 8–1 3–0 Frank Kush 6th Sun Devil Stadium The 1963 Arizona State Sun Devils football team was an American football team that represented Arizona State University in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1963 NCAA University Division football season. In their sixth season under head coach Frank Kush, the Sun Devils compiled an 8–1 record (3–0 against WAC opponents), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 249 to 122.1963 Arizona State Sun Devils Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 26, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arizona-state/1963-schedule.html2016 ASU Football Media Guide Arizona State University 2016 121 http://www.sundevilguides.com/football/#121/z 2016-10-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20161025235122/http://www.sundevilguides.com/football/#121/z 2016-10-25 dead The team's statistical leaders included John Torok with 600 passing yards, Tony Lorick with 805 rushing yards, and Herman Harrison with 371 receiving yards.1963 Arizona State Sun Devils Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 26, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arizona-state/1963.html Gene Felker, Bill Kajikawa, Paul Kemp, Jack Stovall, and Dick Tamburo were assistant coaches.Arizona State Football Media Guide 2007 183 Arizona State University August 29, 2017 http://asu_ftp.sidearmsports.com/old_site/pdf/m-footbl/07-mguide-history.pdf The Sun Devils finished 5–1 at home and 3–0 on the road. Home games were played at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Schedule September 21 l y Wichita Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 13–33 31,592 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-shockers-shock-devi/155308724/ The Arizona Republic Shockers shock Devils September 22, 1963 September 14, 2024 Newspapers.com September 28 w y New Mexico State Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 14–13 26,882 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal-a-state-squeezes-pas/155308867/ Albuquerque Journal A-State squeezes past NMS, 14–13 September 29, 1963 September 14, 2024 Newspapers.com October 5 w y y Colorado State Colorado Field Fort Collins, CO 50–7 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal-speedy-arizona-state/155309082/ Albuquerque Journal Speedy Arizona State runs wild for 50–7 victory over CSU Rams October 6, 1963 September 14, 2024 Newspapers.com October 12 w y West Texas State Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 24–16 28,815 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-sun-devils-clout-bu/155309188/ The Sunday Oregonian Sun Devils clout Buffs October 13, 1963 September 14, 2024 Newspapers.com October 19 w y y Texas Western Sun Bowl El Paso, TX 27–0 13,231 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-devils-blank-twc-27/155309310/ The Arizona Daily Star Devils blank TWC, 27–0 October 20, 1963 September 14, 2024 Newspapers.com November 2 w Utah Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 30–22 28,549 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-sun-devils-outlast-u/155309488/ The Idaho Statesman Sun Devils outlast Utes in WAC feature, 30–22 November 3, 1963 September 14, 2024 Newspapers.com November 9 w y y San Jose State Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA 21–19 21,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-sun-devils-edge-spartans/155309602/ The Fresno Bee Sun Devils edge Spartans November 10, 1963 September 14, 2024 Newspapers.com November 16 w Wyoming Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 35–6 30,734 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-torok-sparks-sun-de/155309746/ The Arizona Republic Torok sparks Sun Devils to 35–6 victory November 17, 1963 September 14, 2024 Newspapers.com November 23 Canceled Idaho Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ November 30 w Arizona Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ rivalry 35–6 41,140 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-arizona-state-rolls-t/155310015/ The Arizona Daily Star Arizona State rolls to victory over Cats December 1, 1963 September 14, 2024 Newspapers.com The game with Idaho on November 23 was canceled following the assassination of President Kennedy.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3bZWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GukDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6452%2C2840009 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Missildine Harry Big Six presidents commended for action November 24, 1963 1, sportshttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=w95YAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ePcDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4575%2C6056744 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Vandal gridders are happy, but – November 25, 1963 16 Game summaries On September 21, in the season opener in Tempe, Arizona State suffered a 33–13 home loss to Wichita State. On September 28, the Sun Devils bounced back with a 14–13 home victory over New Mexico State. ASU delivered an impressive 50–7 road win against Colorado State on October 5. On October 12, the Devils prevailed for a 24–16 home victory over West Texas State. Arizona State recorded a 27–0 road shutout win against Texas-El Paso on October 19. Following a bye week, the Sun Devils defeated Utah 30–22 at Sun Devil Stadium on November 2. On November 9, ASU outlasted San Jose State for a 21–19 road win. The Devils beat Wyoming, 35–6, in Tempe on November 16. Arizona State's home game against Idaho, scheduled November 23, was canceled out of respect for Pres. John F. Kennedy who was assassinated one day earlier.U of A Game Reset; ASU, Idaho Reset The Arizona Republic November 24, 1963 C1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13483632/u_of_a_game_reset_asu_idaho_cancel/ Newspapers.com In the Arizona–Arizona State football rivalry game, the Sun Devils closed their season with a 35–6 home victory over Arizona on November 30. Roster Arizona State's usual offensive lineup included wide receiver Alonzo Hill, left tackle Frank Mitacek, left guard Bob Kec, center Chris Stetzar, right guard Joe Kush, right tackle/punter John Seedborg, tight end Herman Harrison, quarterback John Jacobs, halfback Gene Foster, fullback Tony Lorick, and wingback Charley Taylor. Rick Davis, John Folmer, Ben Hawkins, Darrell Hoover, Chuck Kolb, Bob Lueck, Jim Murphy, Joe Pico, Jerry Smith, and John Torok were also on the roster.2007 Media Guide, pp. 167-170. Individual and team statistics Arizona State's individual statistical leaders included: Rushing: Tony Lorick, 105 carries for 805 rushing yards and a 7.7 yard average;2007 Media Guide, pp. 152-154. Passing: John Torok, 41 of 79 passing for 600 yards, a 51.9% completion percentage, eight touchdowns and five interceptions; Scoring: Tony Lorick, 54 points on nine touchdowns; Receiving: (tie) Herman Harrison, 23 receptions for 371 yards and four touchdowns; Interceptions: Tony Lorick, four interceptions and 107 return yards; Punting: John Seedborg, 31 punts for 1,164 yards and an average punt of 37.5 yards; Kickoff returns: Charley Taylor, six returns for 183 yards; Punt returns: Charley Taylor, nine returns for 125 yards. Tony Lorick tied a single season school record with two interceptions returned for touchdowns.September 2017 Arizona State set a single-season school records for the fewest offensive plays (563) and for the fewest fumbles recovered (seven).September 2017 Arizona State team statistics included the following: Rushing: 226.4 yards per game on offense, 155.4 rushing yards allowed per game on defense;2007 Media Guide, p. 150. Passing: 133.0 yards per game on offense, 122.3 yards allowed per game on defense; Total offense: 359.4 yards per game on offense, 277.8 yards allowed per game on defense; Scoring: 27.7 points per game on offense, 13.6 points allowed per game; First downs: 162 first downs on offense, 126 first downs allowed on defense; and Punts: 37 total punts for an average of 38.8 yards, opponents punted 55 times for an average of 35.8 yards. Awards and honors Fullback Tony Lorick and wingback Charley Taylor received first-team honors on the 1963 All-Western Athletic Conference team. Tight end Herman Harrison, right guard Joe Kush, and right tackle/punter John Seedborg received second-team honors.2007 Media Guide, p. 162. Team awards were presented as follows: Fullback Tony Lorick won the Sun Angel Award;2006 Media Guide, pp. 164-165. Center Chris Stetzar won the Mike Bartholomew Award; Joe Pico won the Cecil Abono Captains Award for the second consecutive season; and Right tackle and punter John Seedborg won the Glen Hawkins Sportsmanship Award. Fullback Tony Lorick and wingback Charley Taylor played in the 1964 Coaches All-America Game and the 1964 College All-Star Game. Taylor earned MVP honors for the college squad in the Chicago Tribune-sponsored charity game with the NFL champions. Taylor also played in the 1964 East–West Shrine Game and the 1964 Hula Bowl.2007 Media Guide, p. 166. References Arizona State Category:Arizona State Sun Devils football seasons Category:Western Athletic Conference football champion seasons Arizona State Sun Devils football