Overview

• Head coach Kenny Dillingham reaffirmed full confidence in Sam Leavitt after the quarterback went 10-of-22 for 82 yards with two interceptions and one touchdown at Mississippi State.
• Arizona State plans to feature the rushing attack against Texas State, leaning on Raleek Brown and Kanye Udoh after both topped 100 yards in Starkville.
• Running back Kyson Brown is sidelined by a sprained ankle, and wide receiver Jalen Moss and defensive lineman Zac Swanson had not practiced, tightening depth.
• Texas State arrives 2-0 behind redshirt freshman quarterback Brad Jackson and receiver Beau Sparks, who leads the FBS with five touchdown catches.
• After dropping from the AP Top 25, the Sun Devils are targeting fixes to offensive consistency, including a 4-for-24 start on third downs, before Saturday's game in Tempe.