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Sam Leavitt says he’s out to prove he’s a ‘better quarterback’ than Quinn Ewers
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Sam Leavitt is on a mission.
The Arizona State quarterback had an outstanding regular season, and now his Sun Devils team is matched up with Texas in a quarterfinal College Football Playoff game on New Year’s Day.
In meeting with reporters on Saturday, Leavitt said he’s excited to face off against Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers. But he’s also determined to prove he’s the “better quarterback” than the much-hyped, former 5-star signal caller for the Longhorns.
“I’ve watched him for a fair amount of time now,” Leavitt said. “I’m just excited for the opportunity. People keep counting me out since Day 1, and I’m gonna go prove why I’m the better quarterback. And that’s how I feel … I’m going to go put everybody on the map.”
Statistically-speaking, Sam Leavitt did have a superior season to Quinn Ewers in 2024. Leavitt has a better passer efficiency rating, averaged more yards per attempt and boasts a significantly better TD-to-INT ratio. Of course, Ewers faced a tougher slate of defenses this season playing in the SEC, however.
Leavitt and the Sun Devils will have their work cut out for them against the Longhorns. Texas is a 13-point favorite in this quarterfinal matchup, according to the latest odds from DraftKings.
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
