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TUCSON, Ariz. -- Arizona State has battled injuries and inconsistency through the worst season the Sun Devils have had under coach Todd Graham.Arizona has been hit just as hard by injuries and is in the midst of its worst season under Rich Rodriguez.The rivals end the regular season Friday night in the Territorial Cup, so you know what comes next.This is one of those must-wins on your schedule, Graham said. You can throw all the records out. It doesnt matter.Rivalry week may bring out the cliches, but it also brings out the best in both teams.And there is still something to play for on both sides of the ball.Arizona State (5-6, 2-6 Pac-12), despite all that has gone wrong this season, still has a shot to become bowl eligible. The Sun Devils have gone to bowl games five straight seasons, including all four that Graham has coached.Arizona (2-9, 0-8) is looking more at avoidance than reaching a goal.The Wildcats have lost eight straight games, their longest streak since 2003, and are trying to avoid their first winless conference season since 1957, when they went 0-4 in the Border Conference.And, like the Sun Devils, a win in the Territorial Cup will wash away at least some of the disappointment from this season.As I told the team, and the upperclassmen certainly understand, it is the biggest game we play every year, regardless of what is at stake, Rodriguez said. Some years there has been a lot at stake, but for us, it is a rivalry school. We have one of the greatest rivalries in college sports, so I think as tough as the season has been, playing ASU certainly gives our guys something to really work hard for this week and try to achieve Friday night.A few more things to look for when Arizona State plays at Arizona Friday night:---THE TERRITORIAL CUP: The Territorial Cup is recognized by the NCAA as the nations oldest rivalry trophy game. The first game between Grand Canyon State rivals came on Thanksgiving Day in 1899, when Arizona State was known as the Arizona Territorial Normal School. The teams have played annually every year since 1946, and the silver cup presented to the winner has been awarded to the winner every year since 2001. Arizona leads the all-time series 48-40-1, with the home team winning each of the last three games.ARIZONAS QB: The Wildcats have had five different players throw a pass this season, thanks to a slew of injuries. The question of who will start continues after Anu Solomon suffered a foot injury against Oregon State last week. Solomon made his first start since Sept. 3 but came out of the game in the second quarter after being sacked. He is listed as questionable on Arizonas injury report, so the Sun Devils will have to prepare for him or Brandon Dawkins, who threw for 305 yards, ran for 78 and accounted for three touchdowns against the Sun Devils last season.NUMBERSA victory would be Grahams 40th at Arizona State. ... Arizonas Nate Phillips has a catch in 44 straight games. ... Arizona State is last in the FBS in passing defense for the second straight season, allowing 382.9 yards per game. ... Arizona is 112th in total defense, giving up 467.3 yards per game.---More AP college football at www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 Toronto Blue Jays Gear . 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That decision allowed the quarterback entering his fifth season in the NFL to oversee the offenses development in the spring and summer while giving the No. 1 overall draft pick Goff time to get settled.When Im at quarterback, Im running the show, Keenum said. Its my huddle, its my squad, its my offense and I am taking ownership of it.Keenums role was evident over the weekend when starting receivers Tavon Austin (cramps) and Kenny Britt (excused absence) were unavailable, leaving a group of largely unknown players available at the position.With rookie Pharoh Cooper held out because of a minor quadriceps injury, the Rams signed Austin Hill and David Richards on Tuesday, adding the pair of undrafted former Arizona standouts to a roster that now includes seven players in their first or second year as professionals.Britt is the lone receiver on the roster with more than five seasons of experience, while Austin and Brian Quick are the only Rams wideouts that were drafted in the first three rounds.Coach Jeff Fisher touted the groups potential, noting they would be hard to distinguuish by switching jersey numbers.ddddddddddddTheyre all tall and can make plays and elevate and make catches, Fisher said. Youre going to get to know them, especially in the preseason.Were trying to build up and down the depth chart because two days ago we were down two receivers and we had some new faces in there, Keenum said. It doesnt matter who you plug in at quarterback, it doesnt matter who you plug in at receiver, you are expected to produce.Statistical production was modest as Keenum started the final four games of the St. Louis Rams era, though he did throw three of the teams 11 total touchdown passes for the entire season during that stint.However, when combined with the output of running back Todd Gurley and a strong defense, it was enough for the Rams to win three games in that span.The same grinding style is expected whether Keenum or Goff starts the season opener. It could be even more necessary given the uncertainty at receiver.However, the focus will inevitably remain on Goff, prompting Fisher to joke that he would open every post-practice interview with a breakdown of the former California stars performance that day.And then well go on to other things. Hows that?, Fisher said.That quip didnt keep Fisher from noting Keenums seemingly overlooked role.He does all the little subtle things you need to do as a quarterback, Fisher said. He has had a great offseason.Said Keenum: Im doing my job.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '