In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, we dive into Arizona State’s thrilling win over Baylor — a Big 12 showdown that came down to the final possession. Once again, Sam Leavitt proved why he’s one of the most clutch quarterbacks in the country. With the ball in his hands late, Leavitt calmly led the Sun Devils down the field, setting up the game-winning score and reminding everyone why you don’t want him with the ball when the game is on the line.
We break down how turnovers told the story: Baylor coughed it up three times while Arizona State played clean football, and that was the difference in a matchup where both teams looked evenly matched otherwise. Leavitt’s 62 rushing yards and a touchdown were critical, and every scramble seemed to come at a pivotal moment. His moxie, toughness, and ability to extend plays drew comparisons to Baker Mayfield, and we couldn’t help but agree — Leavitt just finds a way.
Baylor’s offense was productive, but those self-inflicted mistakes cost them dearly. Arizona State, meanwhile, looks like a legitimate Big 12 contender. With Leavitt running the show and big games against TCU, Utah, and Texas Tech on the horizon, the Sun Devils have everything to play for.