Overview

• The Big 12’s Thursday night availability report listed Sam Leavitt as doubtful after he was listed as probable on Wednesday.
• Arizona State has not disclosed the nature of Leavitt’s injury following a bye week after the Sept. 26 win over TCU.
• If Leavitt cannot play, sixth-year quarterback Jeff Sims is expected to start, per ESPN, with 26 career starts across Georgia Tech, Nebraska and Arizona State.
• No. 21 ASU plays at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, where Utah’s defense poses a significant test.
• BetMGM moved Utah from a 5-point favorite to 7.5 following the downgrade, according to Yahoo Sports.