Sat Oct 19 15:40:00 UTC 2024: – Arizona State starting quarterback Sam Leavitt will miss the upcoming game against Cincinnati due to a rib injury, with a potential absence of two to four weeks.
– Former Nebraska and Georgia Tech starter Jeff Sims will take over as the starting quarterback for the Saturday game.
– Head Coach Kenny Dillingham stated there’s no definite timeline for Leavitt’s return, noting ASU has an open week after Cincinnati before facing Oklahoma State on November 2.
– Leavitt experienced rib spasms after a hit during a recent win against Utah but continued to play, finishing the game with 154 passing yards, a touchdown, and an interception.
– Sims had limited action in the Utah game but has significant experience, having started 23 games for Georgia Tech and the first two games last season for Nebraska, with notable career statistics including 4,759 passing yards and 1,372 rushing yards.
– Dillingham mentioned that both Leavitt and Sims possess NFL-level talent, and expressed confidence in Sims’ ability to lead the team as a starter.

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