The 1997 Arizona State Sun Devils football team represented Arizona State University as a member of the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their sixth season under head coach Bruce Snyder, the Sun Devils compiled an overall record of 9–3 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, placing third in the Pac-10. Arizona State was invited to the Sun Bowl, where they Sun Devils defeated Iowa. The team played home games at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.
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Washington State
After the Sun Devils built a 24–0 lead midway through the second quarter, Washington State rallied to take a 25–24 lead early in the fourth quarter. Arizona State answered with a touchdown, and the Cougars were driving again. However, the Sun Devils forced two fumbles by Ryan Leaf late in the game that were both returned for touchdowns.
Vs. Iowa (Sun Bowl)
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