Arizona State’s Sam Leavitt Eyes Heisman and National Title in 2025

Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt has his eyes set on the stars for the 2025 season, with a whiteboard in his room boldly declaring his ambitions: Heisman Trophy and national championship. But it’s not just lofty dreams fueling this rising star—it’s a list of rival quarterbacks he’s determined to outshine, a motivational tactic inspired by his older brother, Dallin, a former NFL safety.

Leavitt keeps the names on that list a secret, but their presence drives him to wake up earlier, study harder, and push through the grind. “When I need that extra kick,” he told WTFNewsRoom, “that list gives it to me.” It’s a strategy born from years of being overlooked—first as an under-recruited high schooler, then as a fleeting presence at Oregon and Michigan State before finding his stride in Tempe.

Last season, Leavitt’s breakout performance led Arizona State to a Big XII title and a College Football Playoff berth, with 2,885 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and a knack for scrambling (443 yards, five scores). Yet, he’s far from satisfied. “I left so much on the table,” he admitted, reflecting on 2024. That hunger for perfection defines him, pushing him to outwork his past self daily.

With the Sun Devils now defending their Big XII crown, expectations are sky-high. Leavitt embraces the pressure, balancing big-picture goals with relentless daily discipline. “It’s about outworking, out-studying, out-playing myself,” he said. If his whiteboard is any indication, Leavitt’s not just chasing rivals—he’s gunning for college football’s ultimate prizes.