Overview
- A school spokesman said Sam Leavitt will not play at Iowa State after he was injured in the loss at Houston.
- Coach Kenny Dillingham described the issue as a re-tweak of the same foot or ankle that sidelined Leavitt against Utah and said imaging prompted the decision to hold him out.
- Jeff Sims, who relieved Leavitt versus Houston and previously started at Utah, is in line to take the snaps in Ames.
- Arizona State fell 24-16 at Houston for its second Big 12 defeat, a setback that complicates its bid to return to the conference title game.
- Analysts expect Arizona State to emphasize the run, quick perimeter throws and packaged concepts while leaning on a steady defense if Leavitt remains out.