Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt Out with Injury

Arizona State's starting quarterback, Sam Leavitt, will miss the upcoming game against Cincinnati due to a rib injury sustained during their victory over Utah. Jeff Sims, with experience from Georgia Tech and Nebraska, will step in as the starting quarterback. Coach Kenny Dillingham stated Leavitt could be out for two to four weeks, with a reevaluation planned after their bye week. Arizona State faces the challenge of traveling across time zones for the Cincinnati game, an endeavor that has proved difficult for former Pac-12 teams this season. The Sun Devils have had a successful season so far, partly due to Leavitt's unexpected strong performance. Meanwhile, Arizona Wildcats' quarterback Noah Fifita is struggling this season, showing a significant decline in performance compared to his previous successful year.