SAM LEAVITT NEWS

Returns in second half Leavitt (shoulder) returned to Friday's game against Utah in the second half.

Impact Leavitt departed the contest in the second quarter, and while it was believed he wasn't going to return, he was seen under center in the second half, pushing Jeff Sims back to his backup role.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves to locker room Friday Leavitt departed Friday's game against Utah in the second quarter after taking a nasty hit and went to the locker room after a brief examination in the medical tent where he appear...

Impact No diagnosis has been revealed, but Leavitt left straight from the medical tent into the locker room with a towel over his head and without his helmet, so the early signs aren't encouraging. Jeff Sims replaced Leavitt and finished that drive with a two-yard touchdown run. If Leavitt is unable to return, which seems to be the most likely scenario, then Sims would play the rest of the game under center.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heroic dual-threat work in win Leavitt was 14-for-24 passing for 157 yards, four touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 35-31 victory over Kansas. He also had 10 rushes for 77 yards.

Impact Leavitt did a little bit of everything in the win, and his solid results make Arizona State look like a contender. He's formed a stellar connection with wideout Jordyn Tyson, who was responsible for two of Leavitt's four touchdown passes. With Cam Skattebo behind him, the team's offense is humming on all cylinders. Leavitt and the Sun Devils will try to keep it going against Utah on Friday.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leavitt throws 4 TDs, including game-winner in final minute, to lift Arizona State past Kansas 35-31

Sam Leavitt threw four touchdowns passes, including a 3-yard strike to Jordyn Tyson with 16 seconds left, and Arizona State rallied for a thrilling 35-31 victory over Kansas on Sat...

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Solid in narrow defeat Leavitt completed 22 of 38 passes for 282 yards and one interception during Saturday's 30-22 defeat to Texas Tech. He also had nine rushes for 25 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Leavitt's play through four games has lifted the pre-season expectations of the team, but he was unable to close the gap after the defense allowed Texas Tech to take an early 14-0 lead. The redshirt freshman threw his second pick of the season, but he looked very poised in the pocket and scored one rushing touchdown in the contest.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excels in narrow win Leavitt was 19-for-30 passing for 246 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Thursday's 31-28 win against Texas State. He also had 11 rushes for 40 yards with one touchdo...

Impact Although the Sun Devils' were projected to finish near the bottom of the Big 12, Leavitt's play has increased the team's fortunes. Over three games, he's completed nearly 60 percent of his passes for 573 yards and three touchdowns He's also used his feet to compile 155 yards and three rushing touchdowns over the same span.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Leavitt, Arizona State rally to beat Texas State Arizona State’s Sam Leavitt passed for 246 yards and the Sun Devils’ defense limited Texas State to 24 total yards in the fourth quarter dur...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Footwork salvages line in win Leavitt was 10-for-20 passing for 69 yards during Saturday's 30-23 win against Mississippi State. He also had 11 rushes for 68 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Leavitt only threw for 69 yards in the win, but he was able to vanquish Mississippi with two rushing touchdowns out of the backfield. The team went up 30-3 before giving back much of its lead, but Leavitt and Cameron Skattebo kept piling up rushing yards and eventually held off the Rebels. The Sun Devils are much improved, but Leavitt will need to step up his passing as the team enters conference play.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

ASU coach Kenny Dillingham breaks down quarterback Sam Leavitt's debut Leavitt and the Sun Devils cruised past visiting Wyoming 48-7 on Saturday night at Mountain America Stadium.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Solid game in debut with ASU Leavitt was 14-for-22 passing for 258 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 48-7 win against Wyoming. He also had eight rushes for 47 yards.

Impact Leavitt's decision to transfer to Tempe appears to be paying off early in the season. Although Wyoming was a weak opponent, Leavitt was exceptionally calm in the pocket and got every receiver involved in the offense. The Sun Devils have several dynamic players on offense, and the future is bright for the squad if Leavitt can continue this kind of production.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Leavitt shines at QB, Arizona State grabs big lead early and beats Wyoming 48-7

Sam Leavitt threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns, Cam Skattebo and DeCarlos Brooks both ran for a touchdown and Arizona State won its first football game as a member of the Big 1...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

'How great do you want to be?' ASU quarterback Sam Leavitt answering that question Arizona State starting quarterback Sam Leavitt could talk football all day long, but he'd rather prove doubters wrong.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Arizona State names Sam Leavitt starting QB Sam Leavitt was named the starting quarterback at Arizona State, where he beat out fellow transfer Jeff Sims, ESPN reported Monday.Leavitt t...

AUGUST 19, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Arizona State names Sam Leavitt starting QB Sam Leavitt was named the starting quarterback at Arizona State, where he beat out fellow transfer Jeff Sims, ESPN reported Monday.Leavitt t...

AUGUST 19, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sam Leavitt officially named starter for Arizona State football opener against Wyoming Michigan State transfer Sam Leavitt has been officially named Arizona State's starting quarterback for their season opener vs. Wyoming.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Named starting QB for opener Leavitt was named the starting quarterback for Arizona State's game Saturday against Wyoming, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Leavitt led Arizona State's quarterback battle during the spring, so him being named QB1 is not so surprising. Considering the redshirt freshman's limited experience, which includes 15 completions for 139 yards and two touchdowns, his 2024 output will be challenging to gauge. At minimum, the Sun Devils are hoping for consistent quality, considering their 2023 season consisted of four different QBs.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to enter transfer portal Leavitt is expected to enter the transfer portal, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Leavitt was limited to four games so that he could redshirt his first season of college football. He logged 15 completions and 13 carries for 206 all-purpose yards (139 passing and 67 rushing) and two touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting but expected to play Leavitt will not start but is expected to see some action Saturday versus Nebraska, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Katin Houser will start at quarterback with Noah Kim (undisclosed) still out, but Leavitt is expected to still see some action versus the Huskers. The true freshman has appeared in three games this season and completed 14-of-22 passes for 114 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, and added 65 rushing yards on 11 attempts.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Competing to be starting QB Leavitt could be Michigan State's starting quarterback Saturday against Nebraska, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact The quarterback position has been a problem for Michigan State in recent weeks, with Noah Kim (undisclosed) injured and Katin Houser ineffective. As a result, Leavitt was inserted under center midway through Saturday's 27-12 loss to Minnesota, completing eight of 12 passes for 73 yards and one touchdown to one interception. Thus, MSU's head coach Harlon Bennett said Monday that QB is "still competition mode" between the latter and Leavitt.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Potential redshirt takes backseat to playing for Michigan State true freshman QB Sam Leavitt Former 4-star recruit has played in 2 games so far

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM