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Original name
The venue opened as Sun Devil Stadium.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Arizona State History — official source
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Between buttes
The stadium sits between two Tempe buttes.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Arizona State History — official source
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Fiesta Bowl home
The stadium hosted the Fiesta Bowl from 1971 through 2006.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Arizona State History — official source
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Pat’s Run
Pat’s Run honors former Sun Devil Pat Tillman.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Arizona State History — official source
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Musical guests
Past concert performers include U2 and Paul McCartney.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Arizona State History — official source
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Commencement visit
Barack Obama delivered ASU’s 2009 commencement address here.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Arizona State History — official source
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Playing field
The playing field honors longtime coach Frank Kush.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Arizona State History — official source
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Teacher-training origins
ASU’s predecessor was created to prepare teachers for Arizona public schools. Early graduates received teaching certificates.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Collection: Tempe Normal School Records - Primary Source Search
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Sparky’s colors
Sparky carries a pitchfork and wears maroon and gold, the school colors identified in ASU’s official mascot history.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: About Sparky the Sun Devil | ASU Sun Devil Athletics
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The meaning of Sun Devil
ASU’s mascot page explains that a sun devil is a dust devil or whirlwind, a weather phenomenon that inspired the character.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: About Sparky the Sun Devil | ASU Sun Devil Athletics
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The Inferno
ASU calls its student section The Inferno. It supports Sun Devil teams in maroon and gold.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Sun Devil Traditions | ASU Sun Devil Athletics
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The Territorial Cup rivalry
The Territorial Cup is associated with ASU’s football rivalry against the University of Arizona, also called the Duel in the Desert.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Sun Devil Traditions | ASU Sun Devil Athletics
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Camp Tontozona’s setting
Camp Tontozona lies near Payson beside the Tonto National Forest. ASU’s historical account explains that its name combines Tonto with Arizona.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: 'Return to Camp T' campaign aims to reclaim football preseason tradition | ASU News
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