Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt Out with Injury, Jeff Sims to Start Against Cincinnati

Leavitt's rib injury sidelines him for Saturday's game, opening the door for Sims to lead the Sun Devils' offense.

Sam Leavitt, Arizona State's starting quarterback, will miss the upcoming game against Cincinnati due to a rib injury sustained in a recent win over Utah.
Jeff Sims, a graduate transfer with previous starting experience at Georgia Tech and Nebraska, will take over as the starting quarterback.
Leavitt's injury timeline is uncertain, with potential recovery ranging from two to four weeks, and his condition will be reassessed after Arizona State's bye week.
Sims brings significant experience to the role, having passed for 4,759 yards and 31 touchdowns in his college career, alongside 1,372 rushing yards.
Arizona State, currently with a 5-1 record, faces a Cincinnati team that is 4-2, with the Bearcats now favored following Leavitt's injury announcement.