1957 Arizona State Sun Devils football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1957 Arizona State Sun Devils football Border Conference Border 12 12 10–0 4–0 John Hangartner Dan Devine 3rd Goodwin Stadium Border champion The 1957 Arizona State Sun Devils football team was an American football team that represented Arizona State College in the Border Conference during the 1957 college football season. In their third and final season under head coach Dan Devine, the Sun Devils compiled a 10–0 record (4–0 in conference, first), were ranked twelfth in both final polls, and outscored their opponents 397 to 66.1957 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/1957-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 They were the first team in school history to finish the season ranked in any poll.September 2017 The team's statistical leaders included John Hangartner with 1,203 passing yards, Leon Burton with 1,126 rushing yards, and Clancy Osborne with 351 receiving yards.1957 Arizona State Sun Devils Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 26, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arizona-state/1957.html Burton led the country in both rushing yards and scoring (96 points). Teammate Bobby Mulgado ranked second in the country behind Burton with 93 points. Hangartner led all major-college players with a school record 14 passing touchdowns and also ranked fifth in the country with 1,203 passing yards in 1957.1957 College Football Leaders Sports Reference SR/College Football September 3, 2026 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/1957-leaders.html Hangartner was also selected as the most valuable player of both the 1957 and 1958 Arizona State Sun Devils football teams.AS Devils Fete J. Hangartner The Arizona Republic December 1, 1957 2 (section 3) https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-republic-hangartner/205222689/ Newspapers.comGovernor's Award Voted Hangartner The Arizona Republic December 12, 1958 57 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-republic-hangartner/205223978/ Newspapers.com Cecil Coleman, Tom Fletcher, Frank Kush, and Al Onofrio were assistant coaches.Arizona State Football Media Guide 2007 182 Arizona State University September 2, 2017 http://asu_ftp.sidearmsports.com/old_site/pdf/m-footbl/07-mguide-history.pdfhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3UMwAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NUgDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6470%2C6294784 Deseret News Salt Lake City, Utah United Press ASC fears loss of Coach Devine November 28, 1957 D5 The team captains were halfback Bobby Mulgado and tight end Clarence Osborne. The undefeated Sun Devils went 6–0 at home and 4–0 on the road; home games were played on campus at Goodwin Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. After the season in mid-December, Devine departed for the University of Missouri of the Big Eight Conference, succeeding Frank Broyles.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=HylRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=wd8MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6262%2C5916080 Lawrence Daily Journal-World Kansas Associated Press Dan Devine gets Tiger grid post on 3-year setup December 18, 1957 17 A few days later, line coach Frank Kush was promoted and signed a one-year contract at a salary of $10,000.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hvRVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=euIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5427%2C4065943 Eugene Register-Guard (Oregon) Associated Press Arizona (State) hires Frank Kush December 22, 1957 2B Google News Archive Schedule September 21 w y y Wichita Veterans Field Wichita, KS 28–0 14,001 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-wichita-humbles-by-arizona-s/169706632/ Tulsa World Wichita humbles by Arizona State September 22, 1957 April 6, 2025 Newspapers.com September 28 w y Idaho Goodwin Stadium Tempe, AZ 19–7 16,000 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=LapfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jzIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=991%2C3349559 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press Speedy Sun Devils beat Idaho 19-7 September 29, 1957 9https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=9i9WAAAAIBAJ&sjid=HecDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2549%2C3556152 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Vandals gambled, lost – not unhappy September 30, 1957 10 October 5 w y y San Jose State Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA 44–6 10,000–10,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-arizona-state-of-tempe-ri/169706724/ The Fresno Bee Arizona State of Tempe rips Spartans, 44–6 October 6, 1957 April 6, 2025 Newspapers.com October 12 w Hardin–Simmons Goodwin Stadium Tempe, AZ 35–26 17,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal-tempe-defeats-hardin/169706936/ Albuquerque Journal Tempe defeats Hardin–Simmons, 35–26 October 13, 1957 April 6, 2025 Newspapers.com October 26 w y y San Diego State Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA 66–0 8,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-devils-wallop-aztec/169707026/ The Arizona Republic Devils wallop Aztecs October 27, 1957 April 6, 2025 Newspapers.com November 2 w New Mexico A&M Goodwin Stadium Tempe, AZ 21–0 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-sun-devils-blank-ags/169707288/ The Arizona Daily Star Sun Devils blank Ags November 3, 1957 April 6, 2025 Newspapers.com November 9 w y Texas Western Kidd Field El Paso, TX 43–7 11,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/valley-morning-star-arizona-state-caves/169707399/ Valley Morning Star Arizona State caves in on Miners, 43–7 November 10, 1957 April 6, 2025 Newspapers.com November 16 w y y Montana State Goodwin Stadium Tempe, AZ 53–13 17,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-missoulian-arizona-state-sun-devils/169707535/ The Missoulian Arizona State Sun Devils romp to 53–13 victory over Bobcats November 17, 1957 April 6, 2025 Newspapers.com November 23 w y 17 Pacific (CA) Goodwin Stadium Tempe, AZ 41–0 17,000–17,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-cruz-sentinel-college-of-pacific-w/169707662/ Santa Cruz Sentinel College of Pacific walloped by undefeated Arizona State November 24, 1957 April 6, 2025 Newspapers.com November 30 w 11 Arizona Goodwin Stadium Tempe, AZ rivalry 47–7 17,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-sun-devils-rap-ariz/169707780/ The Sunday Oregonian Sun Devils rap Arizona December 1, 1957 April 6, 2025 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (Arizona State) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/129459 National Collegiate Athletic Association April 6, 2025 Game summaries In the season opener on September 21, 1957, Arizona defeated Wichita State, 28–0, on the road. The Sun Devils held Wichita State to only nine passing yards and 61 total yards. In their home opener on September 28 at Goodwin Stadium, the Sun Devils defeated Idaho, 19–7. On October 5, Arizona State recorded a 44-6 road win over San Jose State. The Devils beat Hardin-Simmons, 35–26, in Tempe on October 12. Following a bye week, Arizona State dominated San Diego State in a 66-0 road shutout victory on October 26.Tempe Routs Aztecs, 66-0 The Arizona Daily Star October 27, 1957 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13507133/tempe_routs_aztecs_660/ Newspapers.com The Sun Devils scored nine rushing touchdowns and 10 touchdowns overall, tying single-game school records. On November 2, the Sun Devils delivered a 21–0 home shutout win against New Mexico State. Arizona State prevailed for a 43-7 road victory over Texas Western on November 9. The Devils beat Montana State, 53–13, at Goodwin Stadium on November 16. This was the first meeting between the two football programs. On November 23, Arizona State defeated Pacific, 41–0, in Tempe. It was the team's fourth shutout win of the season. In the Arizona–Arizona State football rivalry game played on November 30 at Goodwin Stadium, the Sun Devils dominated Arizona, 47–7.No Joy In Tucson: ASC Sun Devils Swamp Clawless Cats, 47-7 The Arizona Daily Star December 1, 1957 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13507196/no_joy_in_tucson_asc_sun_devils_swamp/ Newspapers.com Roster Arizona State usual offensive lineup included wide receiver Bill Spanko, left tackle Bart Jankans, left guard Al Carr, center Dave Fonner, right guard Ken Kerr, right tackle Tom Ford, tight end Clarence Osborne, quarterback John Hangartner, halfback Bobby Mulgado (#27), fullback Joe Belland, and wingback Leon Burton. Allen Benedict, Joe Camut, Joe Drake, Charley Jones, Karl Kiefer, Fran Urban, John Vucichevich, and Paul Widmer were also on the roster.2007 Media Guide, pp. 167-170. Individual and team statistics Arizona State's individual statistical leaders included: Rushing: Leon Burton, 117 carries for 1,126 rushing yards, 9.6 yard average, and 12 rushing touchdowns;2007 Media Guide, pp. 152-154. Passing: John Hangartner, 61 of 100 passing, 1,203 passing yards, 61.0% completion percentage, 14 passing touchdowns, and seven interceptions; Scoring: Leon Burton, 96 points on 16 touchdowns; Receiving: Clarence Osborne, 20 receptions for 351 yards and three touchdowns; Interceptions: Bobby Mulgado, six interceptions for 113 return yards; Punting: Bobby Mulgado, 24 punts for 878 yards and a 36.6 yard average; Kickoff returns: Joe Belland, six returns for 112 yards; and Punt returns: Bobby Mulgado, 14 returns for 267 yards and two touchdowns. Arizona State team statistics included the following: Rushing yards: 292.2 yards per game on offense, 102.9 yards allowed per game on defense;2007 Media Guide, p. 150. Passing yards: 152.7 yards per game on offense, 124.0 yards allowed per game on defense; Total offense: 444.9 yards per game on offense, 216.6 yards allowed per game on defense; Scoring: 39.7 points per game on offense, 6.6 points allowed per game on defense; First downs: 182 first downs on offense, 138 first downs allowed on defense. Punts: 29 total punts for an average of 35.4 yards, while opponents recorded 66 total punts for an average of 32.8 yards. The Sun Devils' defense set multiple school records during the 1957 season, including the lowest point total allowed in a season (66), fewest yards allowed per game (216.6), fewest points allowed per game (6.6), and fewest touchdowns allowed in a season (10). The team also recorded the fewest punts in a season (29) and fewest punt yards in a season (1,028 Yds). Quarterback John Hangartner set a single-season school record by averaging 12.03 passing yards per attempt. Awards and honors Four Arizona State players received first-team honors on the 1957 All-Border Conference football team: wingback Leon Burton, center Dave Fonner, right guard Ken Kerr, and wide receiver Bill Spanko.2007 Media Guide, p. 162. Burton also played in the 1957 East–West Shrine Game.2007 Media Guide, p. 166. Team awards were presented to halfback Bobby Mulgado (Sun Angel Award) and center Dave Fonner (Cecil Abonor Captains Award).2006 Media Guide, pp. 164-165. References Arizona State Category:Arizona State Sun Devils football seasons Category:Border Conference football champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Arizona State Sun Devils football