The Arizona State offense never found its footing with backup quarterback Jeff Sims in a 24-14 loss at Cincinnati on Saturday. ASU (5-2, 2-2) flashed a dominant performance early, as a three-and-out for the Bearcats’ (5-2, 3-1) opening drive was followed by a six-play, 66-yard touchdown drive that featured two 20-plus yard plays by the Sun Devils.