The team's statistical leaders included John Torok with 600 passing yards, Tony Lorick with 805 rushing yards, and Herman Harrison with 371 receiving yards.[3]
On September 21, in the season opener in Tempe, Arizona State suffered a 33–13 home loss to Wichita State.[4]
On September 28, the Sun Devils bounced back with a 14–13 home victory over New Mexico State.[4]
ASU delivered an impressive 50–7 road win against Colorado State on October 5.[4]
On October 12, the Devils prevailed for a 24–16 home victory over West Texas State.[4]
Arizona State recorded a 27–0 road shutout win against Texas-El Paso on October 19.[4]
Following a bye week, the Sun Devils defeated Utah 30–22 at Sun Devil Stadium on November 2.[4]
On November 9, ASU outlasted San Jose State for a 21–19 road win.[4]
The Devils beat Wyoming, 35–6, in Tempe on November 16.[4]
Arizona State's home game against Idaho, scheduled November 23, was canceled out of respect for Pres. John F. Kennedy who was assassinated one day earlier.[7]
Arizona State's usual offensive lineup included wide receiver Alonzo Hill, left tackle Frank Mitacek, left guard Bob Kec, center Chris Stetzar, right guard Joe Kush, right tackle/punter John Seedborg, tight end Herman Harrison, quarterback John Jacobs, halfback Gene Foster, fullback Tony Lorick, and wingback Charley Taylor.[4] Rick Davis, John Folmer, Ben Hawkins, Darrell Hoover, Chuck Kolb, Bob Lueck, Jim Murphy, Joe Pico, Jerry Smith, and John Torok were also on the roster.[8]
Fullback Tony Lorick and wingback Charley Taylor received first-team honors on the 1963 All-Western Athletic Conference team. Tight end Herman Harrison, right guard Joe Kush, and right tackle/punter John Seedborg received second-team honors.[11]
Center Chris Stetzar won the Mike Bartholomew Award;[12]
Joe Pico won the Cecil Abono Captains Award for the second consecutive season;[12] and
Right tackle and punter John Seedborg won the Glen Hawkins Sportsmanship Award.[12]
Fullback Tony Lorick and wingback Charley Taylor played in the 1964 Coaches All-America Game and the 1964 College All-Star Game. Taylor earned MVP honors for the college squad in the Chicago Tribune sponsored charity game with the NFL champions. Taylor also played in the 1964 East-West Shrine Game and the 1964 Hula Bowl.[13]
