A dramatic 26-22 upset win over the No. 7-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders on October 18, 2025, by the Arizona State Sun Devils, was one of the most thrilling games of the college football weekend. The big man of the night was ASU quarterback Sam Leavitt. He was calm and composed, and his leadership ability helped the Sun Devils overcome a late-game deficit into a night to remember.
Sam Leavitt delivered his highest performance of the season, making several critical throws in pressure situations, and ended up with 319 passing yards and a TD. It turned out to be his talent to stay composed amidst the aggressive defense of Texas Tech.