Overview
- Coach Kenny Dillingham said on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM that Leavitt will have season-ending surgery and is out for the rest of 2025.
- The right-foot injury began Sept. 20 at Baylor, kept him out vs. Utah on Oct. 11, and flared again in the Houston loss where he exited twice and was later seen in a walking boot.
- Sims starts against Iowa State, with true freshman Cam Dyer as QB2; Christian Hunt is injured and unavailable.
- Leavitt’s season ends at 1,628 passing yards with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions plus five rushing scores after guiding ASU to a 2024 Big 12 title and CFP berth.
- Arizona State sits 5-3 and one win from bowl eligibility, with its conference path tougher as other injuries linger, including center Ben Coleman and safety Xavion Alford out and WR Jordyn Tyson doubtful.