Overview
- Top receiver Jordyn Tyson sat out with a hamstring injury, and the offense fell behind 24-0 before the fourth quarter.
- Quarterback Sam Leavitt exited multiple times, underwent in-game imaging, and was held out for the final two drives, head coach Kenny Dillingham said.
- Backup Jeff Sims entered late and hit Chamon Metayer for a 27-yard touchdown to make it a one-score game, but ASU’s last possession ended on downs.
- Malik McClain delivered a career-best performance with seven catches for 159 yards as he stepped into a larger role.
- Costly special-teams errors and 12 penalties undercut the comeback, leaving ASU at 5-3 (4-2 Big 12) ahead of a trip to Iowa State.