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Leavitt Scores Four as No. 11 Arizona State Opens With 38-19 Win Over Northern Arizona

A sold-out crowd underscored heightened expectations.

Overview

  • Sam Leavitt went 25-of-39 for 257 yards with three passing touchdowns and an interception and added 73 rushing yards with scoring runs of 52 and 18 yards.
  • Jordyn Tyson led the receiving corps with 12 catches for 141 yards and two touchdowns, including a late 16-yard grab to seal the result.
  • Arizona State’s execution lagged with 12 penalties for 93 yards and a 2-of-10 mark on third down, including multiple big plays erased by flags.
  • Northern Arizona stayed within reach behind Ty Pennington’s 204 passing yards and a touchdown before he was replaced in the fourth quarter after hard hits.
  • The announced sellout included a school-record 14,280 students, and Arizona State’s next game is at Mississippi State on Saturday.