SAM LEAVITT NEWS

Arizona State retains $3 million QB Sam Leavitt following gut punch College Football Playoff quarterfinal exit | Sporting News Arizona State received some good news regarding its starting quarterback next season.

JANUARY 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt has message about returning after Peach Bowl loss to Texas Will Sam Leavitt return to Arizona State football in 2025? An 8-word social media post after ASU's Peach Bowl loss to Texas sheds light on t...

JANUARY 2 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Valiant in Peach Bowl loss Leavitt completed 24 of 46 passes for 222 yards and one interception during Wednesday's 39-31 overtime defeat against Texas. He also had 13 rushes for 60 yards.

Impact Leavitt didn't put up outstanding numbers against Texas, but he nearly led the Sun Devils to what would've been a stunning upset victory. The quarterback was under pressure all afternoon, and he wasn't always on the same page with what was a depleted receiver corps with the absence of Jordyn Tyson. Still, it was quite the season for the Michigan State transfer, as Leavitt put up 2,885 passing yards, 24 touchdowns and six interceptions while running for 443 yards and five scores. The Sun Devils' future is bright with him at the helm.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Finebaum Issues Warning to QB of College Football Playoff Team Paul Finebaum had a blunt message for Sam Leavitt.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sam Leavitt, Cam Skattebo fueled the fire; now it's up to Texas to respond

Arizona State's Sam Leavitt and Cam Skattebo made bold proclamations ahead of the Peach Bowl. Now it's time for Quinn Ewers and the Longhorn...

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt models this after Joe Burrows ASU QB Sam Leavitt was asked about his hair by wide receiver Derek Eusebio during media day for the Peach Bowl.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Arizona State rides quarterback Sam Leavitt's steady hand into the College Football Playoff

Sam Leavitt has led No. 10 Arizona State from a three-win season a year ago to spot in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals against No. 7 Texas in the New Year’s Day Peach Bo...

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

College football Freshman All-America team: Jeremiah Smith, Sam Leavitt and more Smith and Leavitt are two of the five first-teamers who are still playing in the College Football Playoff.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • NYTIMES.COM

'My plan from the jump': Secret-weapon Sam Leavitt key to Arizona State football success Sam Leavitt arrived in Tempe as an unknown quantity. Everybody who matters knows who he is now.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt has confidence in his team in College Football Playoffs Sam Leavitt said he's results from the work he's put in as ASU prepares for the 2025 Peach Bowl.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Arizona Stated QB Sam Leavitt has confidence in his team in College Football Playoffs Sam Leavitt said he's results from the work he's put in as ASU prepares for the 2025 Peach Bowl.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Contender for 2025 Heisman: Arizona State football's Sam Leavitt on one expert's list Sam Leavitt, Arizona State's first-year phenom at quarterback, is on a list of possible Heisman Trophy contenders for next year.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Lethal efficiency in title game win Leavitt was 12-for-17 passing for 219 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-19 win over Iowa State. He also had seven rushes for 33 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Leavitt only needed to complete 12 passes in the Sun Devils' romp over Iowa State. The quarterback showed poise and moxie, fearless both through the air and ground. He's playing inspired football right now for an upstart Arizona State team, and he'll need to continue that in the second round of the College Football Playoff when his team plays the winner of Texas and Clemson.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

ASU stars Cam Skattebo and Sam Leavitt celebrate Big 12 Championship at state title game Cam Skattebo and Sam Leavitt celebrate during halftime of the AIA Open Division championship after beating Iowa State to win the Big 12 Cham...

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

No. 12 Arizona State beats No. 16 Iowa State for Big 12 title to earn CPF spot

No. 12 Arizona State beat No. 16 Iowa State in Saturday's Big 12 title game to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff.

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Tosses three touchdowns in victory Leavitt was 17-for-22 passing for 291 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 49-7 victory against Arizona.

Impact Sam Leavitt had another great performance despite playing only three quarters, and the win sealed their berth into the Big 12 title game. The redshirt freshman compiled 2,444 yards with 21 touchdowns and just five picks in his first year, and the youngster could end up in the College Football Playoff if they can beat Iowa State.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid outing in critical win Leavitt was 16-for-25 passing for 247 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 28-23 win against Brigham Young. He also had eight rushes for eight yards.

Impact Although it took about 20 extra minutes to get there due to the premature storming of the field by the home crowd, Arizona State prevailed behind a strong performance by Leavitt and the rest of the offense. Leavitt has been brilliant for the past month after he missed one game due to injury, throwing for 987 yards, 10 touchdowns and only one interception over four games.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could Arizona State's Sam Leavitt, Jordyn Tyson connection become legendary? The Sun Devils' redshirt freshman quarterback and redshirt sophomore wide receiver are forming a bond that has driven ASU football's resurge...

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Superb with three touchdown passes Leavitt completed 21 of 34 passes for 275 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 24-14 win over Kansas State. He also had five rushes for 42 yards.

Impact Although Kansas State made a late rally, Leavitt won the QB battle against Avery Johnson and pulled out the upset on the road. Leavitt was aided by the return of Cam Skattebo, who made a solid contribution to diversify the offense. A berth in the Big 12 title game will be on the line as Leavitt faces BYU at home next week.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses three TDs in win Leavitt completed 16 of 25 passes for 161 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 35-31 victory against UCF. He also had 11 rushes for 22 yards.

Impact Although the Sun Devils were without Cam Skattebo (shoulder), Leavitt kicked the passing game into high gear to log Arizona State's seventh win of the season. Although UCF controlled time of possession, Leavitt made the most of his opportunities by leaning on wideout Jordyn Tyson.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Leavitt's 3 TD passes help Arizona State beat UCF 35-31

Sam Leavitt threw three touchdown passes, two to Jordyn Tyson, and Arizona State held on to beat UCF 35-31

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns with dynamic totals Leavitt completed 20 of 29 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 42-21 win over Oklahoma State. He also had seven rushes for five yards.

Impact The impressive win only underlined Leavitt's value, and it's unfortunate that he went down in the midst of an unbeaten season. The tides may continue to turn with Cam Skattebo's injury, but the team will rely on Leavitt to propel them into a major bowl game with a hope of finishing 10-2.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt (rib) to return vs. Oklahoma State Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt is slated to return from a rib injury to start Saturday’s game at Oklahoma State, coach Kenny Dillingh...

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM