Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt to undergo surgery, will miss remainder of season

Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt will miss the remainder of the season due to surgery for a persistent injury, as announced by Sun Devils coach Kenny Dillingham. Leavitt, who missed the Oct. 11 game against Utah but played in all other games, threw for 1,628 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. His injury originally occurred during a game against Baylor and was aggravated before the Utah matchup. With Leavitt sidelined, Arizona State will rely on sixth-year senior Jeff Sims, who has stepped in previously, including in the game against Utah where he threw for 124 yards and rushed for 66 yards. Arizona State also faces the potential absence of star wide receiver Jordyn Tyson for their upcoming Big 12 Championship Game rematch against Iowa State. Sims is expected to rely on wide receiver Malik McClain and tight end Chamon Metayer to bolster the offense.