Can Arizona State’s offensive tempo crack Utah’s defensive shell?

TCU v Arizona State | Bruce Yeung/GettyImagesArizona State’s game plan this season focuses on playing fast; keeping the tempo high, forcing defenses to stay off balance, and creating mismatches before opponents can adjust. However, beating Utah’s disciplined secondary will require more than just playing fast. The stars such as Sam Leavitt, Jordyn Tyson, C.J. Fite, Xavion Alford, and Keyshaun Elliott will be required to play with schematic variety, matchup leverage, and clutch execution in ASU.

Leavitt and Tyson: The Engine and the Spark

The obvious engine of the ASU is Sam Leavitt. Having already generated more than 1,000 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and comparing them to three…