Arizona State Offense Preview 2025: Sam Leavitt Takes Over the Sun Devil Attack
The Sun Devil offense was brutally effective and efficient.It was great on third downs, blasted away with the ground game, was third in the nation in fewest turnovers, and led the Big Ten and was tenth in the nation in time of possession.It loses a superstar in running back Cam Skattebo, but offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo is still around, and helped by the transfer portal, this year's attack might be even more talented.
X CFN, Fiu | CFN Facebook | Bluesky Fiu, CFN2025 Arizona State Preview Arizona State Defense BreakdownSeason Prediction, Win Total, Keys to Season - Let's cut to the chase - how do you replace someone like Cam Skattebo? The Heisman finalist ran for over 1,700 yards with 21 touchdowns, and caught 45 passes for 605 yards and three scores.Junior Kyson Brown doesn't have the power of Skattebo, but he ran for 351 yards and two scores last season. Kanye Udoh (Army) should be the new star coming off a massive ten-touchdown season, averaging over six yards per carry.
- The passing game should do even more. Sam Leavitt is a baller's baller, finishing second on the team with 443 yards and five scores, and throwing for almost 3,000 yards with 24 touchdowns and six picks. The sophomore quarterback will be the signature star, and well-traveled veteran Jeff Sims is good enough to fill in when needed.
- Jordyn Tyson will once again be among the Big 12's best receivers. Dangerous in the slot, he's back and healthy after missing the Big 12 Championship and CFP battle with Texas. Before that, he caught 75 passes for 1,101 yards and ten scores.Malik McClain is back to push for the outside job, but Noble Johnson (Clemson) has the wheels to be in the mix. Jalen Moss caught 103 passes with ten scores over the last two years at Fresno State. Tight end Chamon Metayer was third on the team with 32 catches with five touchdowns.
- The line that was so solid gets back a slew of star parts. All-Big 12 blocker Ben Coleman can play center or guard, Josh Atkins is great at left tackle, and the right side is intact with Max Iheanachor at tackle and Kyle Scott at guard. The fifth spot will likely to go to transfer Jimeto Obigbo (Texas State) on the inside if Makua Pule doesn't grab the center gig.Arizona State Defense Breakdown 2025 Arizona State Preview Season Prediction, Win Total, Keys to Season
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