The 1953 Arizona State Sun Devils football team represented Arizona State University in the sport of football during the 1953 college football season. The team was led by head coach Clyde B. Smith. His Assistant Coaches were Bob White & Tom Fletcher. Home games were played at Goodwin Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Arizona State finished the 1953 football campaign (4-5-1) overall, (2-3) in Border Conference play, (2-3-1) at home, and (2-2) on the road. The Sun Devils' team captains were Dick Curran & Tom Fallon.