Posted on August 19, 2024
By Damon Allred, Arizona Sports: Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham has named Sam Leavitt the starting quarterback for Arizona State ahead of the season opener against Wyoming on Aug. 31. Leavitt and backup Jeff Sims have been informed of the decision, reports ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Leavitt has been the favorite to beat out Sims for the job since Sims’ arrival from Nebraska after spring camp. Leavitt manned the first-team reps in nearly every fall practice session, consistently making the more impressive plays while Sims struggled with turnovers.
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