Arizona State QB Leavitt Injured, Out for Crucial Iowa State Game

Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt will miss the upcoming game against Iowa State due to a lingering lower leg injury that has affected him throughout the season. Leavitt first injured his foot in late September and has had to exit games multiple times, including last week's loss to Houston where he left twice and was seen in a walking boot during practice. Backup quarterback Jeff Sims will start in Leavitt's absence, bringing experience from previous starts but with a mixed record, including a recent 42-10 loss at Utah and no road wins as a starter in over three years. Despite these challenges, coach Kenny Dillingham expressed confidence in Sims, highlighting his game experience and the team's trust in him. The game against Iowa State is a rematch of last season’s Big 12 Championship, where Arizona State previously won decisively, but both teams have struggled recently in the conference race. Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, who missed the Houston game with a hamstring injury, is questionable but could return to support Sims in the passing game.