QB Sam Leavitt listed as doubtful on Thursday’s injury report for Utah contest
Within 24 hours, Arizona State’s injury report on the Big 12’s website had downgraded quarterback Sam Leavitt from probable to doubtful. Devils Digest witnessed the signal caller fully participating during Tuesday and Wednesday practices and taking reps with the first team, despite working through an unspecified injury. Devils Digest learned Thursday night, talking to individuals familiar with the matter, that Leavitt is unlikely to play Saturday night in Salt Lake City.
Senior quarterback Jeff Sims will be the starter versus the Utes if Leavitt is sidelined. Sims’ last start came against Cincinnati last season, a contest in which the Sun Devils lost. Sims started due to the fact that Leavitt injured his ribs a week earlier in a win versus Utah.
This weekend’s game is crucial for the 21st-ranked Sun Devils, who are coming off their bye week at 4-1 and 2-0 in the Big 12, as a potential victory versus Utah could further their chances for a repeat appearance in the Big 12 championship game.
