The Sun Devils (3-0), coming off a 31-28 win at Texas State, head into their first Big 12 conference game on Saturday at Texas Tech (2-1). Leavitt, a transfer from Michigan State, emerged from spring practice as the leading candidate for the starting spot ahead of veterans Trenton Bourguet and Jeff Sims,

Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham knew he needed to get more out of his passing game this week than he did last week. The Sun Devils gaudy numbers running the ball against Mississippi State a week ago were sure to make this week's opponent Texas State crowd the box and dare them to throw.

Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt calls his own number and scores a touchdown to tie the score for the Sun Devils late in the first half.