Does Arizona State football have a QB controversy with Trenton Bourguet, Emory Jones?
The Arizona State football team upset No. 21 Washington on Saturday, 45-38, behind a strong performance from redshirt junior quarterback Trenton Bourguet, who came in for starter Emory Jones, who was injured midway through the second quarter.
Bourguet impressed for the Sun Devils, going 15-for-21 for 182 yards, while also throwing three touchdowns and an interception.
Jones exited the game after being hit while attempting to slide after completing a run for a first down on a third-and-six at the Washington 28 midway through the second quarter, right before ASU tied the game at 10.
Jones had been playing well for the Sun Devils. He was 7-for-9 for 59 yards passing in the game and had rushed three times for seven yards.
How it went down: Arizona State football upsets Washington behind backup quarterback Trenton Bourguet
Does Arizona State now have a quarterback controversy after its big win over Washington?
Social media had thoughts on the ASU QB situation in the wake of the win for the Sun Devils.
Who should be the starting quarterback for Arizona State?
VOTE: Who should be #ASUfootball's starting QB in the team's next game vs. #Stanford on Oct. 22 (assuming both quarterbacks are healthy)? (QB controversy for #ASU?: https://t.co/rGuCI1X2PD) @azcentral #SunDevils #ForksUp
— azcentral sports (@azcsports) October 9, 2022
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— Chris Karpman (@ChrisKarpman) October 8, 2022
Bourguet handled that like a multi-year starter. Very impressive.
Also worth noting that Emory Jones was 7 of 9 and Washington’s secondary was very suspect entering this game, played two freshmen for the first time extensively.
But, a QB debate is totally valid now. Thoughts?— Chris Karpman (@ChrisKarpman) October 9, 2022
This is Trenton Bourguet's team now
— Richard Obert (@azc_obert) October 8, 2022
Yes, let the in-state guys play, and good things happen for Arizona State. Marana-proud QB Trenton Bourguet can get the job done.
— Richard Obert (@azc_obert) October 8, 2022
Trenton Bourguet is going toe-to-toe with Michael Penix Jr. right now.
— Anthony Totri (@Anthony_Totri) October 8, 2022
DO NOT TAKE BOURGUET OUT.
— Joe Healey (@JoeHealey42) October 8, 2022
Trenton Bourguet should be ASU's starting QB moving forward. He can really play.
— Jesse Morrison (@morrscode_) October 8, 2022
Unfortunate Emory Jones was knocked out of this game on a targeting call. But if Trenton Bourguet continues to have the game he's having, Shaun Aguano has to give him a chance going forward.
Bye week will be interesting.— Zach Alvira (@ZachAlvira) October 8, 2022
Cue the Trent Bourguet should be our starting QB argument, 38-24 Sun Devils
— Michelle Gardner (@MGardnerSports) October 8, 2022
QB controversy over the bye? Bourguet has been as good as you could want this game.
— Paul (@RealPaulMadison) October 8, 2022
As well as the offense functions with Bourguet, I’m thinking he should be the starter going forward.
— Yancy Evans (@gallandro1) October 8, 2022
Go Devils! Maybe Bourguet will make Jones a distant Emory. Ta da bum.@MGardnerSports @ASU_SuperFan
— Woodyinthemidwest (@mdwoodus) October 8, 2022
Emory Jones had four touchdown passes in five games entering today. Trenton Bourguet has thrown his third and came into the game late. #SunDevils
— Richie Bradshaw (@RichieBradz36) October 8, 2022
Trenton Bourguet had two nice throws on third downs for two first-down conversions on the scoring drive. This is the best ASU's offense has looked all year. Arizona State has a bye next week, but should Bourguet be the starter over Emory Jones going forward? https://t.co/CVRFALLdvg
— Jake Anderson (@jwa1994) October 8, 2022
Touchdown Arizona State. Trenton Bourguet, who had attempted a grand total of one pass in his collegiate career entering Saturday, is now 15 of 21 for 182 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception.
— Ethan Kilbreath (@EthanArles) October 8, 2022
Outside of the one interception Trenton Bourguet has been incredible. He reads the field goes through his progressions and doesn’t panic. #ASU leads 45-38 over No. 21 Washington with 7:27 left to go. @AZSportsDevils
— Jeremy Grant Schnell (@JGSports_6) October 8, 2022
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona State football QB controversy: Trenton Bourguet or Emory Jones?
