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Sims sets Arizona State QB rushing record with 228 yards in 24-19 victory over Iowa State

Jeff Sims sets an Arizona State quarterback rushing record with 228 yards, leading the Sun Devils to a 24-19 victory over Iowa State

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Who is Jeff Sims? What to know about the 6th-year senior starting quarterback Who is Jeff Sims, the quarterback who will start for Arizona State football on Saturday, Nov. 1, in the Sun Devils' matchup with Iowa State?

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt to miss the rest of the season because of a lingering foot injury

Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt will miss the rest of the year because of a lingering right foot injury

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Lined to start remainder of season Sims is in line to start for the remainder of Arizona State's 2025 season, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Nakos' announcement comes not long after On3 Sports confirmed that Arizona State's starting quarterback Sam Leavitt (foot) will be out for the remainder of his 2025 season. At quarterback, Sims is ASU's next man up. He will have a tough job ahead of him, considering Arizona State's objective is making back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances, and an injury-affected ASU team has not been making the best case for a return even with Leavitt somewhat healthy.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In line to start Saturday Sims (undisclosed) will start agains Iowa State on Saturday, per Rivals.com.

Impact Sims briefly entered Arizona State's loss to Houston with Sam Leavitt knocked out of the game with an injury. The backup quarterback wound up tossing for 58 yards and a touchdown on 6-of-11 passing. The journeyman gunslinger, who's also played for Georgia Tech and Nebraska in his collegiate career, is now in line for his second full start of the season. In his first, a Week 7 loss to Utah, he tossed for 124 yards on 47 percent completion and added 52 yards on the ground.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Weigman runs for 2 TDs, Houston holds off No. 24 Arizona State 24-16

Conner Weigman ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score, tight end Tanner Koziol had 100 yards receiving and Houston held on late to beat No. 24 Arizona State 24-16 on Sa...

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid in relief Sims was 6-for-11 passing for 58 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-16 defeat against Houston.

Impact Sims briefly took over the offense in the first quarter when Sam Leavitt went to the locker room, but Leavitt was able to come back for the following drive. Sims also led the final two drives of the game, but it's unclear if he came in due to a Leavitt injury or because Leavitt was not performing well. Sims led a touchdown drive in the fourth quarter to cut the lead to eight, then had a chance to go down and tie the game in a two-minute drill but the offense stalled in four plays.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll Sims (undisclosed) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against Texas Tech.

Impact Sims had a brief showing on the injury report but will be ready to roll and is expected to retain his role as the backup quarterback for Sam Leavitt (undisclosed). Should Leavitt surprisingly be unable to go, Sims would be in line to make his second straight start.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 7 Texas Tech, Arizona State facing quarterback questions for duel in the desert

No. 7 Texas Tech has passed every test in dominating fashion so far this season, winning its first six games by an FBS-best 35.3 points to reach its highest ranking since 2008

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Probable for Saturday Sims (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game versus Texas Tech, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Sims, who is coming off a rough outing in his first start of the season, is on the injury report with a probable tag ahead of Saturday's game versus Texas Tech. He's unlikely to start regardless given Sam Leavitt (undisclosed) is also probable and is trending towards playing.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in first start Sims was 18-for-38 passing for 124 yards during Saturday's 42-10 defeat against Utah. He also had 21 rushes for 52 yards.

Impact Sims stepped in at quarterback Saturday with Sam Leavitt (undisclosed) out and it did not go particularly well. Although he did not turn the ball over, he completed less than 50 percent of his passes for 124 yards. He added 52 yards on the ground which helped his production, but it was not enough to salvage a good performance for himself or the team. Next up is a very difficult matchup versus Texas Tech, so the Sun Devils will hope to have their starting quarterback back healthy.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dampier runs for 120 yards, 3 TDs as Utah rolls to 42-10 win over No. 21 Arizona State

Devin Dampier ran for 120 yards and three touchdowns as Utah ran over No. 21 Arizona State 42-10

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

The Moment is Here for Arizona State's Jeff Sims The backup quarterback has a chance to finish his college career off in a positive manner.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • SI.COM

No. 21 Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt expected to miss game against Utah with undisclosed injury

Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt is expected to miss the Sun Devils' game against Utah with an undisclosed injury

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Once-hyped Nebraska transfer suddenly back in a starting spot Former Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims is in line for at least one more start at the college football level. Yes, the idea that Jeff Sims is...

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Confirmed starter at Utah Sims has been confirmed to start in Saturday's game at Utah with Sam Leavitt (undisclosed) out, Chris Karpman of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact With Leavitt's status switched from doubtful to out, Sims will get the start for the Sun Devils. The backup quarterback has logged three carries for 22 yards and not thrown a pass yet this season. Sims will aim to keep Arizona State in the win column against the Utes.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Sims is expected to start Saturday's game at Utah, Chris Karpman of 247Sports reports.

Impact For another season, Arizona State's team includes Sims as a reserve quarterback, second to Sam Leavitt (undisclosed), whose updated status is doubtful. Sims' 2025 season features three carries for 22 yards. During 2024, the quarterback completed 13 passes.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to backup role for Saturday Sims will resume his role as a backup against Oklahoma State with Sam Leavitt healthy enough to play, Chris Karpman of 247Sports reports.

Impact Sims was nothing special as Arizona State's replacement quarterback against Cincinnati. He threw for 155 yards on 12-of-23 passing while collecting 53 yards rushing. He protected the football, but couldn't lead the Sun Devils to a win. Now that Leavitt is healthy again, Sims will ride the bench for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Medicore as fill-in Sims was 12-for-23 passing for 155 yards during Saturday's 24-14 loss against Cincinnati. He also had 14 rushes for 53 yards.

Impact With Sam Leavitt (ribs) sidelined, Sims stepped into the starting role and while he didn't make many mistakes, the offense lacked its usual punch and struggled to move against Cincinnati. the team hopes to have Leavitt back after the. upcoming bye week, but Sims will draw the start if he is unable to return.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

QB Sam Leavitt hurt, Jeff Sims to start for Arizona State vs. Cincinnati Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt will miss Saturday’s road game against Cincinnati due to injured ribs, coach Kenny Dillingham said Wed...

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

ASU offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo on Jeff Sims taking over for Sam Leavitt Marcus Arroyo on Jeff Sims: 'He's been putting in some dark hours' in preparation as ASU's backup QB

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Starting quarterback at Cincinnati Sims will be the Sun Devils' starting quarterback for their game Saturday at Cincinnati, Chris Karpman of 247Sports reports.

Impact Sam Leavitt is out for Saturday and possibly a few more weeks after taking a hard hit to his ribs during the Sun Devils' latest game. So in steps Sims, who has completed only one pass and attempted fewer than five rushes across 2024 thus far. He got 13 yards with his lone throw and one touchdown on the ground.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not named starting QB Sims was not named the starting quarterback for Arizona State's game Saturday against Wyoming, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Sam Leavitt was named Arizona State's starting quarterback for Week 1, when the team begins its 2024 season against Wyoming on Aug. 31. Now, Sims must wait for Leavitt to falter just so that the former can get a shot under center for his new college.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former Georgia Tech Quarterback Jeff Sims Reveals New Transfer Destination Former Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims has found a new home. After transferring to Nebraska ahead of last season, Sims went back in the p...

MAY 1, 2024 • SI.COM

Former Nebraska, Georgia Tech QB Jeff Sims expected to transfer to Arizona State A quarterback with starting experience in both the Big Ten and ACC is on the verge of making the move to the Big 12.

MAY 1, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

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