Arizona State football's Blackout vs. Oklahoma State questioned: 'Shouldn't be the choice'
Arizona State football fans are encouraged to wear black for the Sun Devils' Week 2 college football game against Oklahoma State on Saturday night at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe for the team's annual "Blackout" game.
But some people aren't exactly thrilled with the program's decision to have the Blackout game this week.
On social media they cited the expected hot temperatures in Tempe on Saturday, as well as black being part of Oklahoma State's traditional colors, in criticism for the theme for the night.
But the Blackout game is not new for the Sun Devils, who have encouraged fans to wear black to one game a season for several years.
Still, some people are not happy about the Blackout game being this Saturday against the Cowboys.
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Saturday night attire ☑️#ForksUp /// #ActivateTheValley pic.twitter.com/7CVY1TTpui
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) September 5, 2023
Arizona State's Blackout vs. Oklahoma State questioned on social media:
Hold up, we chose an early September game and against a team who’s colors include black?
— Grayson (@ImGraysonAllen) September 6, 2023
ASU fans (student section included) never understand the assignment re: what color to wear. But black, which is one of the opponent’s colors, shouldn’t be the choice this Saturday.
— David Jankowski (@DavidSundevils) September 6, 2023
Since OSU is orange & black we appreciate that you’ll go black and alongside our orange it will look like a friendly cowboy crowd ! Now that’s hospitality
— Mark Chezem (@MarkChezem) September 5, 2023
Against a team who has black in their team colors . . . D'OH! Tempe doing Tempe Normal things.
— DayLiteFilms (@daylitefilms1) September 6, 2023
I'm a little curious as to why they scheduled a blackout on such a hot day, but I'll deal. Even if we don't win, as long as we look reasonably competent against a future conference foe, I'll be ok with it.
— Kenny Chuck (@howlincoyote2k1) September 6, 2023
A blackout game with a forecasted high of 112°. Quite literally, hell yeah.
— Johnathon Poppe (@JPopASU) September 4, 2023
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Arizona State's Blackout vs. Oklahoma State supported on social media:
Not everyone is against ASU's Blackout game against Oklahoma State on Saturday, however.
FWIW...
-3 fantastic blackout games below
ASU 16, No. 15 Michigan State 13 (Sept. 8, 2018)
ASU 32, No. 20 Wisconsin 30 (Sept. 14, 2013)
ASU 37, No. 21 Missouri 30, OT (Sept. 9, 2011)
-If you designate a blackout game after September, it could end up being a day game. https://t.co/atO6rLEgrt— Doug Tammaro (@DougTammaro) September 6, 2023
First blackout game was against Mizzou... one of their main colors is black too, was a great game. #ForksUp #BlackoutOSU
— Devil4Life13 (@devil4life13) September 7, 2023
Can’t do it during a day game so they have to make sure it’s at night.
— Valley of the Sun (@PhxValleyAZ) September 7, 2023
First game should always be traditional units
Blackout games should always be night games (only way to ensure that is September)
Maroon Monsoon should always be Family Weekend #MOMsoon
Rivalry games should always be traditional*
*unless we finally bring back copper https://t.co/GxebcKVceQ— Q (@QBrown42) September 7, 2023
Some people weren't exactly thrilled with The Empire Strikes Back. https://t.co/0PiDc2SXz2
— Brad Denny (@BDenny29) September 7, 2023
ASU fan complaints if the blackout was another week:
USC: dressed for a funeral
Colorado: primary color is black
Wazzu: not a high enough caliber program
Oregon: wears a lot of black too
U of A: why aren’t we wearing school colors against our rival?
In conclusion, shut up.— Johnathon Poppe (@JPopASU) September 7, 2023
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More on Saturday's Arizona State vs. Oklahoma State college football game:
The game against Oklahoma State is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and can be seen on FS1.
Arizona State is coming off a 24-21 win over Southern Utah.
Oklahoma State beat Central Arkansas in Week 1, 27-13.
Oklahoma State is a 3.5-point favorite in the game, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Cowboys are -159 on the moneyline. The Sun Devils are +133.
The over/under for the game is set at 53 points.
These teams are 2-2 against each other in the all-time series, with Oklahoma State winning in Stillwater last season, 34-17.
Do you have any issues with wearing black to the Sun Devils' game Saturday night?
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