1957 Arizona State Sun Devils football team

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rdf:langString The 1957 Arizona State Sun Devils football team was an American football team that represented Arizona State College (later renamed Arizona State University) in the Border Conference during the 1957 NCAA University Division football season. In their third and final season under head coach Dan Devine, the Sun Devils compiled a 10–0 record (4–0 against Border opponents), won the conference championship, were ranked No. 12 in the final AP Poll, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 397 to 66. They were the first team in school history to finish the season ranked in any poll. 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. 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. Cecil Coleman, Tom Fletcher, Frank Kush, and Al Onofrio were assistant coaches. The team captains were halfback Bobby Mulgado and tight end Clarence Osborne. The Sun Devils finished 6-0 at home and 4-0 on the road. Home games were played at Goodwin Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.