Tag: Sam Leavitt

Former MSU QB confirms return for another season at new school

A former MSU quarterback will not be hitting the transfer portal again this offseason

Former Michigan State quarterback Sam Leavitt will be running it back at Arizona State next year.

Leavitt took to social media on Tuesday to confirm his return to the Sun Devils. This was the first year for Leavitt at Arizona State after transferring from Michigan State last offseason.

Leavitt played in 13 games this past season, and was critical in leading the Sun Devils to the Big 12 championship and College Football Playoff. Leavitt threw for 2,885 yards, 24 touchdowns and six interceptions this past season. He also ran for 443 yards and five touchdowns.

Leavitt wasn’t expected to hit the transfer portal market, but it’s still notable that he confirmed he’ll be back for Arizona State next year. The Sun Devils should again contend for the Big 12 title with Leavitt under center.

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Arizona State’s Sam Leavitt fires shot at Texas’ Quinn Ewers ahead of CFP Clash

The sophomore Arizona State quarterback shared his thoughts during his media availability on Saturday.

Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt is gearing up for one of the biggest games of his career as the Sun Devils take on the No. 5 Texas Longhorns on Wednesday in the second round of the College Football Playoff.

The sophomore quarterback had an interesting media availability on Saturday, implying he was the better quarterback, compared to Texas’ Quinn Ewers.

This marks Arizona State’s debut in the newly expanded playoff format, while Texas enters the game fresh off a 38-24 victory over Clemson in the opening round.

Both Quinn Ewers and Sam Leavitt have delivered standout performances throughout the 2024 season, and the comparisons between the two have only intensified ahead of the playoff showdown. This is the first season Leavitt has appeared in more than ten games, compared to Quinn Ewers three.

Leavitt, speaking at a press conference on Saturday, addressed the prospect of facing Ewers head-on.

“I’ve watched him for a fair amount of time now,” he said. “I’m just excited for the opportunity. People keep counting me out since day one, and I’m gonna go prove why I’m the better quarterback.”

The sophomore completed 192 of 304 passes for 2,663 yards, 24 touchdowns, and just five interceptions, earning a 159.5 passer efficiency rating. Ewers on the other hand is a third-year quarterback with 29 starts and 7,378 career passing yards, ranking sixth in program history, and 56 career touchdown passes, ranking fifth. He holds a 20-game streak with a passing touchdown, tied for the longest among active FBS players.

Texas and Arizona State clash in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl from Mercedes Benz Stadium on January 1st at 12pm,

Former Spartans QB heading to College Football Playoff

A former Michigan State starting quarterback is heading to the College Football Playoff

A former Michigan State starting quarterback is heading to the College Football Playoff.

Sam Leavitt led Arizona State to the Big 12 championship on Saturday afternoon, and clinched a spot in the College Football Playoff. Leavitt threw for 219 yards and three touchdowns, and ran for 33 yards and another touchdown to lead the Sun Devils to the 45-19 victory over Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship Game.

With the win, Arizona State secured an automatic bid in the College Football Playoff. The Sun Devils are the No. 4 seed and will play the winner of No. 5 seed Texas-No. 12 seed Clemson in the quarterfinals.

Leavitt played for one year at Michigan State before transferring to Arizona State in the last offseason. He was a former four-star recruit in the 2023 class.

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Former Michigan State QB named Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year

A former Michigan State QB has been named the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year

Last winter, Sam Leavitt shocked Michigan State football fans when he entered the transfer portal and ultimately committed to Arizona State. While MSU ended up getting the top ranked quarterback in the transfer portal in Aidan Chiles, Leavitt has had a nice year for the Sun Devils, and was named the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year this week.

Leavitt threw for 2,444 yards and 21 touchdowns with just five interceptions on the season, leading Arizona State to a 10-2 record and an opportunity to play in the Big 12 Championship.

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Former Spartans QB Sam Leavitt starts for new team in season-opening win

A former Michigan State quarterback had a strong debut in his first game with his new team

A former Michigan State quarterback had a strong debut in his first game with his new team.

Sam Leavitt led the Arizona State Sun Devils to a blowout win over Wyoming on Saturday night. Leavitt threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns, and also had 47 rushing yards in the 48-7 victory.

Leavitt played one season for the Spartans before transferring to Arizona State in the offseason. Leavitt was a four-star prospect in the 2023 class.

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Sam Leavitt named starting quarterback for Arizona State

Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham named Sam Leavitt the starting quarterback for the program’s first season in the Big 12.

Sam Leavitt was officially named the starting quarterback for the Arizona State Sun Devils. Leavitt will be the signal caller for the opener on August 31st at home against the Wyoming Cowboys, coach Kenny Dillingham announced on Monday.

Leavitt is a 6’2, 200lbs redshirt freshman who came to Arizona State from Michigan State. Last season with the Spartans he played in four games and completed 15 of 23 passes for 139 yards and two touchdowns.

Leavitt was a three-star prospect, but a top 25 quarterback out of high school. He will get the nod over Jeff Sims and Trenton Bourguet.

The Big 12 season for Arizona State will start on September 21st. The Sun Devils are on the road at the Texas Tech Red Raiders in that game. The first Big 12 home game for Arizona State will come on October 5th against the Kansas Jayhawks.

The Sun Devils went 3-9 as season ago. The season ended in ugly fashion, as they were smacked by 36 points against rival Arizona Wildcats in their Pac-12 finale.

Former MSU QB named starter for Big 12 squad

A former Michigan State quarterback has officially been named a starter for a Big 12 team for the 2024 season

A former Michigan State quarterback has been named the starter for a Big 12 team for the 2024 season.

Former Spartans quarterback Sam Leavitt transferred from Michigan State to Arizona State this offseason shortly after Jonathan Smith was named the Spartans’ new head coach.

Pete Thamel of ESPN broke the news on Leavitt earning the Sun Devils starting gig.

Leavitt was a former four-star prospect in the 2023 class. As a true freshman, Leavitt appeared in four games, completing 15 of 23 pass attempts for 139 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

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Former Michigan State football QB rumored to be new starter at Arizona State

An MSU transfer QB is in line to take over the starting job at Arizona State

A part of the massive transfer exodus that happened during the transition from Mel Tucker to Jonathan Smith, Michigan State lost quarterback Sam Leavitt to the NCAA transfer portal.

While unfortunate, due to the skillset Leavitt has, it is a move that was best for both parties, especially now.

For MSU, Smith brought in Aidan Chiles, who is the same age as Leavitt. Now, Leavitt appears to be thriving in his new home.

According to Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro, Leavitt outperformed former 5-star Jaden Rashada during spring camp and should be named the starting quarterback, while Rashada is expected to transfer now.

In one season with Michigan State, Leavitt completed 15-of-23 passes for 139 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He also added 67 yards on the ground on 13 carries.

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Michigan State football Transfer Tracker: Every incoming and outgoing player following Jonathan Smith hire

Michigan State football Transfer Tracker: Every incoming and outgoing player following Jonathan Smith hire

The Jonathan Smith era at Michigan State football has arrived, and with it, we are going to see a TON of player movement as Smith tries to keep much of this talented roster intact while presumably bringing in guys from Oregon State and other schools around the country to put his stamp on the roster.

Below, we will keep track of every player who either enters the portal to leave, or joins MSU via the portal following the Smith hire at Michigan State.

Former Michigan State football QB Sam Leavitt commits to Arizona State

Former Michigan State football QB Sam Leavitt commits to Arizona State

It was a bit of a surprise when former Michigan State football quarterback Sam Leavitt entered the NCAA transfer portal after the acquisition of Jonathan Smith as the new head coach at MSU. Leavitt cited ‘hard feelings’ between him and Smith as the reason for his exit.

On Monday, Leavitt announced his new home: Arizona State.

Leavitt was a former 4-star from West Linn, Oregon. He played in four games for MSU, throwing for 139 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

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