In a stunning 49-7 victory in the Territorial Cup, Arizona State’s defensive lineman Jacob Kongaika sealed the win by stabbing the “A” at midfield of Arizona Stadium with a golden pitchfork. The Arizona Wildcats, who had high preseason expectations, closed the season with a disappointing 4-8 record. Kongaika, who used to play for Arizona, was met with resistance from his former teammate Montana Lemonious-Craig, sparking a skirmish on the field.
Despite not appearing on the stats sheet, Kongaika’s celebration marked a significant moment in his 3-0 record in the rivalry game with ASU. The junior transfer played a key role in ASU’s victory, helping them secure a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game in Arlington, Texas. With 9 tackles and 3.0 sacks over nine games, Kongaika’s performance has been crucial to ASU’s success this season.
The postgame antics received mixed responses, with some calling for an end to such behavior, while others found humor in the rivalry display. ASU’s star running back Cam Skattebo, who was named the Territorial Cup MVP, praised Kongaika for his performance and celebration. As the Devils look forward to the championship game, Arizona fans are left to reflect on their team’s disappointing season but still hold a slight lead in the all-time series matchup.
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