Sam Leavitt, the talented quarterback for the Arizona State Sun Devils, is generating major college football news today, November 18, 2025, amidst reports that his future with the ASU football program is highly uncertain. The sophomore signal caller, who is currently recovering from a season ending injury, is widely expected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal when the window opens in January.
The most recent reports suggest that Sam Leavitt’s return to the Arizona State roster for the 2026 season is “doubtful”, with his representatives reportedly actively shopping the high-profile passer to other programs at a high level. This development creates significant instability for the Sun Devils following a campaign already impacted by injury setbacks.
Season-Ending Injury Set the Stage
The news follows the announcement from late October 2025 by ASU Head Coach Kenny Dillingham that Leavitt would miss the rest of the season. Leavitt had been battling a lingering right foot injury which ultimately required season-ending surgery.
Despite being an ultimate competitor who battled through injuries (including a previous rib and lung injury), the foot issue forced him to the sidelines. This pushed sixth year senior Jeff Sims into the starting quarterback role for the remainder of the 2025 season.
Impact on the Sun Devils Program
Leavitt, who previously transferred from Michigan State, had a significant impact on Arizona State Team in his first year, helping to lead the Sun Devils to a conference championship and earning Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year honors in 2024.
His expected departure via the Transfer Portal signals a major blow to the team’s long-term offensive plans and will make Leavitt one of the most sought after ASU QB transfers in the upcoming recruiting cycle. His injury and subsequent potential exit represent a substantial challenge for Kenny Dillingham as the program looks toward the 2026 season.
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