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Utah Utes Seek to Snap Home Losing Streak Against Defending Champs Arizona State
12 Oct
Summary
- Utah Utes coming off a blowout win, Arizona State Sun Devils off to 4-1 start
- Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt ruled out, backup Jeff Sims to start
- Wet weather could impact the game, which may be delayed
As of October 12th, 2025, the Utah Utes and Arizona State Sun Devils are both off to strong 4-1 starts to the season. However, the Sun Devils will be facing a significant challenge as they head to Salt Lake City to take on the Utes.
Just days before the game, reports surfaced that Arizona State's starting quarterback, Sam Leavitt, has been ruled out for the contest. In his place, the Sun Devils will turn to veteran backup Jeff Sims, who has previous starting experience at Georgia Tech and Nebraska.
This is a significant blow for Arizona State, as Leavitt has been a key leader and playmaker for the defending Big 12 champions. Sims, while experienced, will have to navigate a hostile environment at Rice-Eccles Stadium, where the Sun Devils haven't won since 2017.
