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Leavitt Doubtful for Utah With Arizona State Expected to Turn to Jeff Sims

Coach Kenny Dillingham cites a lingering issue dating to Baylor, putting the sixth-year reserve on standby for Saturday’s ESPN game in Salt Lake City.

Overview

  • Leavitt’s status shifted from probable Wednesday to doubtful late Thursday on the Big 12 availability report.
  • Dillingham said it would take a “mini miracle” for Leavitt to play and emphasized protecting the quarterback’s health.
  • If Leavitt sits, sixth-year senior Jeff Sims is in line to start, bringing 26 career starts across Georgia Tech, Nebraska and ASU.
  • BetMGM moved Utah from a 5-point favorite to about 7.5 after the downgrade, reflecting uncertainty at quarterback for No. 21 ASU.
  • Dillingham said the game plan remains intact and voiced confidence in Sims to execute if called upon.