Overview
- Leavitt re-aggravated the same foot/ankle issue in the 24-16 loss to No. 22 Houston, leaving in the first quarter and again late, and he was in a walking boot at Tuesday’s practice.
- Coach Kenny Dillingham described the problem as something that has lingered all year and said a medical evaluation is scheduled for the upcoming bye week.
- Sixth-year quarterback Jeff Sims will start in Ames after finishing the Houston game, with freshman Cam Dyer medically cleared to serve as the backup.
- Running back Kyson Brown and safety Xavion Alford have been ruled out for the trip to Iowa State, while leading receiver Jordyn Tyson is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury.
- Leavitt has completed 60.7% of his passes for 1,628 yards with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions and has added 300 rushing yards and five scores, a production gap Arizona State must navigate in Big 12 play.